Best UPS around $100

[kr0490]

I am looking to purchase a 600 watt UPS for around 100-120 dollars. What are some recommendations.? I am going to put this on an older core 2 duo tower running an audio server, along with 2 uniden police scanners.

 

[NBSN]

Do you know the Volt amperage requirements too? They slightly differ.

Does the older system PSU have active PFC tech?

 

[NBSN]

Without active PFC, one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500AVRLCD-Intelligent-1500VA-Mini-Tower/dp/B000FBK3QK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1434070338&sr=1-1&keywords=ups&refinements=p_89%3ACyberPower%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A2224371011

With active PFC, one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500PFCLCD-Sinewave-Compatible-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N19W/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1434070338&sr=1-5&keywords=ups&refinements=p_89%3ACyberPower%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A2224371011

 

[kr0490]

I would like the ups to have pure sine wave output. Not sure on the voltage amps. This is one I was considering https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00429N192/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_1?colid=P91GA3LMTV9B&coliid=IQJ03972UPWJ8&vs=1

CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS 1000VA 600W PFC Compatible Mini-Tower

 

[NBSN]

Does your current PSU have active PFC?

I really enjoy my version of that PSU. I have the 1500VA/900watt version and it can power my computer for a long time when the power goes out. It also will sometimes click a few times when adjusting the power from the wall to my system to help give the best power for my setup.

 

[kr0490]

What APC UPS's will work well with active PFC power supplies? How do they compare to Cyberpower. I want something close to 1000VA and 600Watt support under $200, closer to $150 if possible. Any further recommendations?

 

[NBSN]

I don't really know much about APC brand. We had some at the my department when I was working and worked okay. There was one that needed a new battery, but don't know how old it was since it was there before I took over. You would have to look up the reviews on Amazon.com or other sites and see what people think about them now though. I just prefer CyberPower because mine have been good.