Good and cheap UPS?

[Cebas]

Hi,
I'm building a i7 rig with a corsair 650W PSU and 12GB RAM. I was wondering what a good UPS would be that would give me just enough time to turn off the computer? There's alot of different brand and I know nothing about UPS...

Maybe this one would be good enough, 1000VA and 600W for 100$? (Canadian dollars btw)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842106005

Thanks for the advice

 

[dkev]

Most come with software that will shut down the pc for you. In case you weren't home or what ever. You just basically tell it how long you want it to run before it shuts it down.
You would be way better off with this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B651DO
I got a very big Triplite. Can't remember all the specs but I can run my pc and all my peripherals for a solid 3 hours. Weighs over 100lbs though.

 

[Cebas]

Good price, I'll go for it.
Thanks!

 

[Tactical_Strike]

I can sell you a UPS if you want, I have a list on my for sale thread.

 

[keenan]

I'd spend a few bucks more and get something that USB HID compliant, like this:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102082

Then you can use whatever management software you want, including the basic management that comes with Windows. The vendor-specific drivers and software are often crap.