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300W UPS - Can it handle this load?

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asintado08

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I have a 450VA 300W UPS. This is the specs of my computer.

i5 2400
4 HDD
1 CPU Cooler with two fans
1 ODD
450W Corsair PSU

I am planning to buy a GTX 650 or a R260x. The PSU can handle the load. I am not sure about the UPS. I dont need my computer to be turned on for a very long time after a power outage.

Do you guys think that my UPS can handle the load if I purchase a video card?
 
I would say no. Get a 1000VA to 1500VA UPS and repurpose the 450VA for your router + printer + displays.
 
Eh, it probably wouldn't last long on batteries, but I don't think you'd be overloading it.
 
While it wont be very good for keeping your PC running for long, it should prevent it from powering off during a glitch.
I'm running a VERY old UPS (at least 15 years old) with a VERY old battery (at least 8 years old), a Backups 400, 400VA.
I've had a lot of power failures over the years and my PC hasnt powered off unless the battery actually ran out.
It lasts a few minutes even with a basically dead battery, which is all I need.
I've had a few outages this week already due to the high winds and my PC has remained up each time with plenty of time to power it down in the event of a total mains failure.

It will be fine if its just to get past a mains glitch or a small outage.

My PC is a 2500K at 4.4GHz, R9 290X, 6W mains water cooler pump and LCD @ 40W, fyi
 
Nenu said:
While it wont be very good for keeping your PC running for long, it should prevent it from powering off during a glitch.
I'm running a VERY old UPS (at least 15 years old) with a VERY old battery (at least 8 years old), a Backups 400, 400VA.
I've had a lot of power failures over the years and my PC hasnt powered off unless the battery actually ran out.
It lasts a few minutes even with a basically dead battery, which is all I need.
I've had a few outages this week already due to the high winds and my PC has remained up each time with plenty of time to power it down in the event of a total mains failure.

It will be fine if its just to get past a mains glitch or a small outage.

My PC is a 2500K at 4.4GHz, R9 290X, 6W mains water cooler pump and LCD @ 40W, fyi
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Thanks.

I only purchased this UPS because of the power glitch that always happen in our area.

I will purchase the card, if it doesnt work or if the UPS is overloading, I will buy a new UPS.
 
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