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  1. S

    Question AirCon makes clicking noise, monitor gets "white noise lines" and goes black for a few seconds. Monitor and PC are connected to a UPS. Is the PC safe?

    I've had this issue previously except I didn't have a UPS, but now I do and this still happens, albeit not as often. The monitor and PC are both connected directly to the ups. The UPS is connected directly to the wall. When the air conditioner makes a clicking noise the monitor goes blank for a...
    • ShwaBdudle
    • Thread
    • electricity help pc UPS voltage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Systems
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    Question Corsair AX1600i exploded while plugged in to the UPS ! ?

    So i had a city blackout this week and my UPS activated itself has it should. Then i decided to turn the PSU off first and the UPS second, since passed about less 10min and no "wall juice". After a few seconds from switching the button and turning my back to turn off the UPS.. i heard a loud...
  3. M

    [SOLVED] 900watt UPS is not enough for...?

    Hi, i wanted to know i have some UPS with 900watt but my Power Supply has a 850watt and Gaming Monitor. So this UPS with 900watt is not enough for my gaming PC? Before i had to use this UPS due to electricity shutdowns.
  4. M

    [SOLVED] What kind of UPS should I get?

    There's been frequent power outages in my area. I was wondering what UPS I should get if I just need enough time for me to save my work. About 5-10 minutes should be fine. My computer specs: CPU: i3-1200F Mobo: Biostar H610MH GPU: RTX 3060 RAM: 16gb 3200Mhz PSU: FSP HV Pro 85+ 650W Monitor: AOC...
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    Question UPS PROBLEM

    I have UPS that's when the power went off, it's immediately restart my PC or shut down My pc I don't know. we have power issue in my area so I need UPS to have a normal life with this PC. so I bought this UPS 1500VA or something. but it sometimes restarting my PC when power gone and switch to...
  6. guillaumegilbertsoucy

    Question Changing a noisy cooling fan in a battery backup unit

    Hello, To set the context, we do have a battery backup with a very noisy cooling fan. Because of the generator, we need to use a double conversion unit, a non-double conversion unit will seeking to stay in battery mode. The UPS unit is a TrippLite SU1000RTXL2Ua. When the cooling fan is...
  7. S

    Question Looking to get a Voltage Stabilizer or UPS for an Xbox Series X

    Hello all, hope this finds you well. I bought an Xbox Series X, and I am using it in Pakistan. Sometimes, the voltage fluctuates and I experienced the on-off effect of my living room light. Question 1 My plan was to invest in a stabilizer to counter these fluctuations. But, I saw in various...
  8. jsh0

    [SOLVED] What if my UPS is lower wattage than my PSU?

    Power Supply: 850W Unbreakable Power Supply: 700W System Wattage Usage: 400W These numbers are just an example, but the takeaway is: UPS capacity is lower than the PSU capacity, and the System usage is lower than both. What would happen if the lights went out and the system had to run through...
    • jsh0
    • Thread
    • power supply psu unbreakable power supply UPS
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Power Supplies
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    Question Need help choosing an AVR

    Hello, First of all, i dont know if this is the best place to ask this question but it is PSU related, sorry if its the wrong forum. Recently i moved and in my new apartment i had some problems with elecricity. A couple times a day my pc screens would turn off for a second, literarly just go...
  10. T

    Question UPS recommandation

    Hi, i would like to buy a UPS for my PC. We have ~weekly power outages, also very often voltage variation. My PC runs 24/7, is an office PC, not a server. I need a UPS exclusively for my central unit. Monitor is not important will take a break while power failure. My config: Dell Precision...
  11. Cephur

    Question V guard Ups continuosly beeping after turning off

    I have a V-guard SESTO 1000 ups with me but am unable to turn it off. Every time I press the off switch and unplug the cable from the outlet it starts beeping.
  12. B

    Question APC UPS keeps losing connection

    I have the APC 1500 Smart UPS with SmartConnect and the PowerChute Business Edition server edition 9.2 Build 604. Recently, the console started losing the connection. I have the UPS connected directly to my PC using the USB ports. It had been running fine and I could login to my UPS online...
  13. noideahowtodothat

    [SOLVED] UPS recommendations for a 1300watt PSU and 2x3090 System

    Hi, I am a 3D artist living in Mexico. There is frequent powercuts here and I need a battery backup for 2 reason: save my PC from being fried and corrupt files. Run for a few minutes while the power comes back on and hopefully not interrupt renders. Does a UPS exist that can support my...
  14. Mobassir94

    [SOLVED] why power cut caused my ups to turn off my computer during gaming?

    I was playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla on my pc and with my new UPS which was connected in normal mode. Suddenly I faced load shedding/power cut during gameplay and I saw that my pc got turned off. Then when electricity came I again played the same game and with ups in normal mode, then during...
    • Mobassir94
    • Thread
    • pc turned off improperly power power supply UPS ups backup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Power Supplies
  15. Avkash9995

    Question My USB keyboard and mouse disconnect/reconnect whenever the UPS makes electrical noises ?

    Since a few days, my usb keyboard and mouse reconnect when ups makes electrical noises. It seems to be related to voltage fluctuations and i have experienced a few power cuts recently. When i manually switched off power to ups, the keyboard and mouse worked normally. When i played elden ring...
  16. C

    [SOLVED] APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500G-IN always on charge with home inverter supply, are there any consequences ?

    I have APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500G-IN, 1500VA / 865W, and recently I also setup Luminous Cruze+ 2KVA Sine Wave Home UPS with two 220 AH Tall Tubular batteries however my house load is not that much so I connected this APC Back-UPS Pro - BR1500G-IN on a power plug which has my home inverter supply...
  17. LORYT699

    [SOLVED] UPS a bit loud

    Hi, I have an ups called trust oxxtron(the old version with 6leds) I had it from my uncle that before gived an apc 420(actually good). The problem is that it have a fan that is always on if the ups is plugged. There are any way for adjust fan speed or make it less louder?(like with a kinda of...
  18. euphoria4949

    Question Looking for UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) Recommendations

    I need a new UPS but I could really use some recommendations and advice, please. Requirements: Must be 1000w output or more (I have a meter on my outlet, at full load with all monitors and peripherals it can pull around 900w from the wall) Must have external battery terminals for Deep cycle /...
  19. Abexz

    [SOLVED] UPS keeps beeping whenever I play heavy games ?

    My pc psu is 650 watts and my UPS is 1200va (around 720 watts). Yet my ups starts to beep alot when im heavy gaming indicating that there's an overload. Is the ups faulty? It was previously plugged in for hours before i started the heavy gaming so it should be charged. I tend to unplug the ups...
    • Abexz
    • Thread
    • UPS ups backup ups fault UPS for PC UPS Power UPS protection UPS requirement
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Power Supplies
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    [SOLVED] Question about situation with ungrounded outlets, gfci, Zero Surge protector, pc, and UPS

    Recently bought a house and later found out that most the outlets aside from a couple in the kitchen are ungrounded, and there's no non-bank-breaking way to get them grounded without haven't some professional asbestos removal done. Managed to find a surge protector that doesn't rely on ground...
  21. B

    [SOLVED] is 500VA powerstar UPS enough for my new gaming build?

    i am gonna buy ryzen 3 3200g and 8gb ddr4 ram also new mobo also use gt 1030 idk what PSU i am gonna use but is it enough for the 500va ups? i want to protect my pc since 3 mobos died for me last year and i am done
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    Question Needing advise for UPS

    Hello good sirs. I am looking to buy an UPS but not sure what to get. I am not sure as well what the total power consumption of my computer is. I mainly use it for work and gaming (genshin impact, lost ark, cyberpunk 2077). Not sure if it matters but 3-5 minutes of backup time is enough. My...
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    Question UPS recommendation for Threadripper system ?

    Hello Everyone, Whenever i need help i just straight away comes to Tom's Hardware and never get disappointed. Need help again I am looking for a UPS for my workstation because electricity supply in my area is prone to sudden power cuts. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JxspLJ This is my system...
  24. Deffodann

    [SOLVED] PSU and UPS dead? PC made BRRRT sound.

    I was just chilling in my room, and suddenly my entire setup goes dark after a POP sound. The UPS beeps, and shows a red “fault” light. I remove it and put my setup into a regular power strip until I find a replacement. Just a mini fix for the night. Then, I plug my PC into the power strip, in a...
  25. asjy

    Question is 700va ups enough?

    I was wondering if 700 VA ups are enough for my system since there are a lot of blackouts that happened recently. This is the UPS that I targeted: https://www.apc.com/shop/id/en/products/APC-Easy-UPS-BVX-700VA-230V-AVR-USB-Charging-Universal-Sockets/P-BVX700LUI-MS My Specs: i5 10400f B460m DS3H...
  26. ethan206

    [SOLVED] Raspberry Pi Safe Shutdown/UPS Boards

    I was recently looking to add a UPS to my Raspberry Pi as I use it for a NAS and want to avoid any random shutdowns or power outages that could lead to data loss but realized that most of them don't really fit the case enclosure that I have right now. I stumbled upon the X735 (v2.5) Power...
  27. A

    [SOLVED] Modem Micro-Cuts very often ?

    I re-made this post since that last time I posted it everything pointed at it being an electricity problem but I now have the modem connected directly to a UPS so I don't think that can be the problem anymore For the past 8 months or so I've been having trouble with my internet where the modem...
  28. B3RN

    [SOLVED] Is it safe to connect the PC and monitor to a UPS but leave speakers connected to electricity grid through powersocket?

    Hello guys. Excuse me for my English, I am making this post using google translate. Ive just got my new UPS (model CP1500EPFCLCD CyberPower) and i need some help with connection it with pc, monitor and speakers. Key question : Is it safe to connect PC and monitor to UPS, and leave speakers...
    • B3RN
    • Thread
    • Cyberpower electricity power grid UPS
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Power Supplies
  29. Linaly

    [SOLVED] UPS for power surges

    Hello, I want to get a UPS to protect again power surges and outages, since I have a lot at my home. My budget would be around 200€ My PC specs are CPU AMD Threadripper 1920X 3.5 GHz 12-Core Processor CPU Cooler Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB 360 TT Premium Edition 42.34 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler...
  30. Waseem.gfx

    [SOLVED] How much time could an ARMOR LINE-UPS system of 1200Watt/2000VA support my PC?

    Hey guys, I recently bought a UPS due to frequent power outages in the city where I live. UPS Specs (Google Drive Link): UPS Specs My PC Specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 Power Supply: Corsair RM 750x Motherboard: Asus Rog Strix b450-f Gaming ii Ram: 16GB How much time...
  31. K

    [SOLVED] PSU - UPS wattage issue

    So my PSU (650W) died a few days ago and its warranty is already expired. Other parts are working fine. I am trying to get a Corsair RMx model or Nzxt psu, but I am only able to find 750W models in our market. Also the price difference between 650W and 750W is also minimal here. But the issue...
  32. Gameperson

    Question UPS restarts the PC when gaming only

    I have bought a system 2nd hand. The only part I added was the UPS. Its a Prolink 1200VA one. (PRO1200SFCU). It works fine when power turns off when not gaming. But when I game it always restarts when power goes out. I dont know if this is something defective about my UPS or if the UPS doesnt...
  33. H

    [SOLVED] Need input on recommended UPS for a 850w PSU

    Hey guys! I just got my new rig today with the following specs: Intel Core I7-11700K RTX 3070TI 240mm AIO 850W PSU GOLD+ Razer Mouse Corsair K100 keyboard. I have a CyberPower 1500va (900w I think) UPS, but I am quite unsure if it will be enough for my rig. P.S. the whole UPS will be...
    • Hankdp26
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    • 3070 Cyberpower power power supply psu rtx UPS ups backup
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Power Supplies
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    Question Kstar UA200 (2000v/1200w) UPS fan always on and noisy at that

    Please help me understand what's going on with my UPS. This is the product link: https://www.kstar.com/LineInteractiveUPS/10162.jhtml. I got the 2000v/1200w model. It's just annoying that the fan gets very loud (I didn't measure, but annoying loud), louder than my system unit fans. I know its...
  35. rakinar2

    [SOLVED] Power supply problem with UPS

    I have a DELL Optiplex 7080 Tower PC running on windows 10 pro, and a Samsung SR35 Monitor. I plugged them into a 1200VA Offline UPS, but sometimes, when computer boots up (after the splash screen disappears), the monitor shuts down automatically and the PC remains on. After that I reconnect the...
  36. codemilly

    [SOLVED] UPS placement & Battery Replacement Questions

    I currently have an APC Back-UPS 1100VA (specifically, BX1100L-MS) and I was wondering if it's safe to place it in the desk? Specifically near the monitor or PC? Or should I just put it under the desk? Additionally, how can I check compatible batteries for my UPS? I'm planning to buy a CSB...
    • codemilly
    • Thread
    • APC apc back-ups 1100va Back-UPS power supply Uninterruptable Power Supply uninterrupted power supply UPS
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Power Supplies
  37. TheCheapGamer

    [SOLVED] Electrical buzzing when connected to UPS

    So I dont know much about power/voltages and all that, and this may be an easy fix but I am currently lost. PSU - Seasonic 520w S12II series 80+ Bronze GPU - RX 580 8GB CPU - Ryzen 5 3600 Mobo - X470 Gaming Pro Recently we have been having regular power outages (South Africa), and my family...
  38. Boris_yo

    [SOLVED] Power Supply Software Error

    Hi, I have Eaton 5E850iUSB UPS and use Eaton UPS Companion software for real-time UPS status. It happens rarely but after logging in Windows 10, I get the following error: It doesn't go away and stays like that after every restart. Disconnecting USB cable from UPS doesn't solve it...
    • Boris_yo
    • Thread
    • eaton software error Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Power Supplies
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    Question UPS battery backup starts beeping and PC shuts off

    I recently upgraded my memory from 16gb to 48gb and it seems to work fine but whenever I play a graphically demanding game, I hear a single continuous beep from my UPS. Sometimes, my PC even shuts down. It seems to only happen whenever I play any graphically depanding games. My UPS is 650VA and...
  40. C

    Question New Forza NT-1011 UPS has peculiar smell ?

    Hi I recently got a new Forza NT-1011 UPS: https://www.forzaups.com/products/internal/NT-1011-eng Now, I've never used a UPS until now so I followed the instructions that are in the manual, pretty much just plug in the UPS to the outlet and leave it charging without anything plugged in to it for...
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