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Do I Need A New UPS?

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scottyp91

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hey,

i just built a new computer and was wondering if i need to upgrade my UPS as well.

new build:
core i7 920
6 GB (3x2 GB) DDR3 1600
GTX285 SSC (will go to SLI in the future)
X-Fi titanium soundcard
2 hard drives (1 - 10k RPM, 1 - 7200 RPM)
DVD-RW
Corsair 1000W power supply

my current UPS is an APC Smart-UPS 700 (450 Watts/700 VA). the PC is the only device running on this UPS. if i do need a new UPS, what would you suggest? thanks in advance for the input!
 
450W seems to be cutting it close for that build. How much are you looking to spend on a new PSU?

I would recommend the Corsair HX 620 if you're looking for an excellent quality PSU that is very quiet. If you're planning some future upgrades and want some headroom, then you can go with the cheaper TX 750W. Another power supply to consider is the 610W PC Power & Cooling for $80 AR or 750W for $120 AR.
 
No, he's looking for a new UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), not PSU (Power Supply Unit). The OP has a Corsair 1000W PSU.

No.. You will need to upgrade your UPS. The easiest way I've always done it, is just get the same wattage that matches your PSU. Now, do you really need that much? Probably not. I use a 800W UPS on a 1000W PSU, and the only thing that happens is that it lasts less time. But you're looking at a power supply that's twice the rated 450W.

Stick with APC, they're very good. PCM is crap, but cheaper.

I'd say go with atleast 1500VA UPS'.. The APC has two models at this.. BR1500 and BR1500LCD. Both are around $250.00. Going this route, you could also do it like I have mine. Plug the Cable modem, Router, LCD Monitor, and the Computer in.. That way, if the power goes out, you can still get internet. :D
 
PC_User said:
450W seems to be cutting it close for that build. How much are you looking to spend on a new PSU?

I would recommend the Corsair HX 620 if you're looking for an excellent quality PSU that is very quiet. If you're planning some future upgrades and want some headroom, then you can go with the cheaper TX 750W. Another power supply to consider is the 610W PC Power & Cooling for $80 AR or 750W for $120 AR.
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They need a UPS, not a PSU. They already have a 1kw Corsair PSU. Anyway, 450w should be enough. Going by reviews, it seems that with a similar system, power usage didn't go over 400w, so it will work. It won't last very long, but you'll be fine.
 
The power supply Asmodeus801 referenced the APC BR1500 and BR1500LCD are awesome power supplies.

If you do get one of those keep an eye out for the fry's ad. Often (such as last week) they have this power supply 159 with a 30 dollar rebate, 129 after rebate.

And if you do get it help a brother out and get one of the sales people to write up the item. It retains its commission on the item even when the unit is on sale and the store makes no money, and all battery backups make good commission.
 
Asmodeus801 said:
Plug the Cable modem, Router, LCD Monitor, and the Computer in.. That way, if the power goes out, you can still get internet. :D
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How do you connect the cable modem and router to the UPS? All the power sockets I see are those of the same type used for the Computer and Monitor...

I'm a total noob at this, but I'm currently using a 1000VA UPS, but only for Monitor and Computer, and I've been wondering if I could still have Internet when the power goes out.

I'm from Europe and for example here I don't see any socket that would match my modem router's europlug.

Are we supposed to use those sockets on the top left corner at the back of the UPS? But those are ethernet aren't they? I didn't know they could supply power?? :confused:
 
Pedrovsk said:
How do you connect the cable modem and router to the UPS? All the power sockets I see are those of the same type used for the Computer and Monitor...

I'm a total noob at this, but I'm currently using a 1000VA UPS, but only for Monitor and Computer, and I've been wondering if I could still have Internet when the power goes out.

I'm from Europe and for example here I don't see any socket that would match my modem router's europlug.

Are we supposed to use those sockets on the top left corner at the back of the UPS? But those are ethernet aren't they? I didn't know they could supply power?? :confused:
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I would assume you need some type of socket converter and just connect it on the battery side. I run my modem and router off of my battery backup.
 
Keep in mind that cable and internet equipment is also powered so depending on the location of the outage they very well may be out as well.

I have an APC that I really like. It has a status LED on the device and hooks up through USB to report incoming Voltage, backup time remaining, outage time, and wattage usage.

If you are unsure of your computers power usage there are a few websites where you can select different components to get an estimate.
 
Copyright said:
I would assume you need some type of socket converter and just connect it on the battery side. I run my modem and router off of my battery backup.
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You mean something like this? This one has battery backup and allows me to connect the modem router.

Maybe I'll get one of these and replace my current surge protection power strip.

I believe not all sockets of this battery backup provide battery power, so I guess I'd just connect the larger UPS that has PC and Monitor connected to the sockets that do not provide battery power and connect the modem, router etc to the sockets that do.

Am I right?
 
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