Buying a UPS (Uninterupted Power Supply)

[jpzster]

hi guys i've been using PC's for a long time but this is the 1st time i'm going for a UPS, so i don't know diddly squat about them..for starters here's my specs

550W Power supply which runs:

Core 2 duo E6400 @ 2.14ghz
Asus P5LD2 SE (motherboard)
2 X 1GB 667 Ram
250GB + 500GB Hard Drives
ATI Radeon X1550 (512MB)
DVD writer
17inch CRT Monitor
ADSL modem
Sound Card

what's the best type of UPS you would recommend, i just want a UPS to stand around 10 min on full load just to backup and shutdown....
this may sound kinda dumb but does using a UPS increase my electricity usage or will it be just the same as before

 

[chootiya88]

hi guys i've been using PC's for a long time but this is the 1st time i'm going for a UPS, so i don't know diddly squat about them..for starters here's my specs

550W Power supply which runs:

Core 2 duo E6400 @ 2.14ghz
Asus P5LD2 SE (motherboard)
2 X 1GB 667 Ram
250GB + 500GB Hard Drives
ATI Radeon X1550 (512MB)
DVD writer
17inch CRT Monitor
ADSL modem
Sound Card

what's the best type of UPS you would recommend, i just want a UPS to stand around 10 min on full load just to backup and shutdown....
this may sound kinda dumb but does using a UPS increase my electricity usage or will it be just the same as before

i think itz better to go for a 1kva online one

 

[atrz]

600w is enough.go for ECM or Powertree brand.

 

[jpzster]

600w is enough.go for ECM or Powertree brand.

How much would a 600W UPS cost?

 

[Pura Pagal]

hi guys i've been using PC's for a long time but this is the 1st time i'm going for a UPS, so i don't know diddly squat about them..for starters here's my specs

550W Power supply which runs:

Core 2 duo E6400 @ 2.14ghz
Asus P5LD2 SE (motherboard)
2 X 1GB 667 Ram
250GB + 500GB Hard Drives
ATI Radeon X1550 (512MB)
DVD writer
17inch CRT Monitor
ADSL modem
Sound Card

what's the best type of UPS you would recommend, i just want a UPS to stand around 10 min on full load just to backup and shutdown....
this may sound kinda dumb but does using a UPS increase my electricity usage or will it be just the same as before

CRT will suck, you should seriously think about LCD. 700VA APC will serve the purpose provided you have LCD

 

[atrz]

How much would a 600W UPS cost?

6000.00 in unity plaza

 

[jpzster]

CRT will suck, you should seriously think about LCD. 700VA APC will serve the purpose provided you have LCD

there's no way i'm sticking the CRT through the UPS, it's not worth it..an LCD will be my next target

 

[jpzster]

6000.00 in unity plaza

Thanks a lot buddy

 

[Y2K]

mhcna UPS ekakin Onama Electric Item ekakk wadkaranawada (TV, DVD Player etc?)

 

[jpzster]

i checked the UPS only the 600VA & 1.2KV are available, and the 1.2kv is like 9000/=, it ain't worth it I'd rather use the money for something else

 

[Alex Mercer]

i checked the UPS only the 600VA & 1.2KV are available, and the 1.2kv is like 9000/=, it ain't worth it I'd rather use the money for something else

Power Tree S1250p right?I got one and works fine for me

 

[Anusha]

i checked the UPS only the 600VA & 1.2KV are available, and the 1.2kv is like 9000/=, it ain't worth it I'd rather use the money for something else

Well it is your choice. I also have to 1.25kV one and it is working very well, except that the power button gets stuck once in a while

if hasn't let me down.

but for your PC, I think it is a bit too much. a good 700VA one would be enough.

only worry is the CRT monitor. your PC doesn't use a lot of power. it would be use about 100-120W of power. the monitor will be using about 70-80W.

 

[jpzster]

Well it is your choice. I also have to 1.25kV one and it is working very well, except that the power button gets stuck once in a while

if hasn't let me down.

but for your PC, I think it is a bit too much. a good 700VA one would be enough.

only worry is the CRT monitor. your PC doesn't use a lot of power. it would be use about 100-120W of power. the monitor will be using about 70-80W.

i couldn't find a 700va ups dude if you know a place let me know, my pc actually takes in a lot more than that i have a whole lot of junk inside
& my monitor is faulty it takes in 200W or so (believe Me), so i'm gonna buy a lcd first & then think about da UPS
thanks anyway

 

[HIVOLTAG3]

hi guys i've been using PC's for a long time but this is the 1st time i'm going for a UPS, so i don't know diddly squat about them..for starters here's my specs

550W Power supply which runs:

Core 2 duo E6400 @ 2.14ghz
Asus P5LD2 SE (motherboard)
2 X 1GB 667 Ram
250GB + 500GB Hard Drives
ATI Radeon X1550 (512MB)
DVD writer
17inch CRT Monitor
ADSL modem
Sound Card

what's the best type of UPS you would recommend, i just want a UPS to stand around 10 min on full load just to backup and shutdown....
this may sound kinda dumb but does using a UPS increase my electricity usage or will it be just the same as before

if u can gofor "Defender " type , it would be much reasonable for what u r paying for, go for 700VA, or even 1000VA if u like, price shud be around 7k - 12k

there is little bit of power dissipation through the UPS but that can be negligible.

 

[GNU]

i rekcon that you go for a powertree.nothing else......