[SOLVED] Getting UPS for my rig

[dodol_the_great]

Hi, im using a computer with FSP Hydro 500W PSU and thinking to get a ups for it.. can please suggest an ups that can hold the system online for 10mins? For monitor, im using a 80W TV and have some fibreoptic ONT and modem.

 

[kanewolf]

The 500W power supply doesn't really tell you anything about the actual power required. Use an on-line power supply calculator to get an estimate of your actual usage. Then take that number over to APC's website and find a UPS size that will support your total for 10+ min -- https://www.apc.com/products/runtime_for_extendedruntime.cfm?upsfamily=27 That will give you a "size" for the UPS required. If your total power is 280W then you can see that a 1000W UPS can support over 13min. That is the size you would look for. Then find a UPS in your country that has that wattage rating AND has a USB port to allow the UPS to signal your PC to shutdown before the battery is exhausted.

 

[J_E_D_70]

If you have a modern psu (active pfc) do NOT get one with power output that says *simulated* sine wave.

 

[vwcrusher]

I recently did some research for a UPS. Hopefully some of what I am posting below will help you.

https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/blog/buying-guides/choosing-a-ups/

https://www.howtogeek.com/161479/how-to-select-a-battery-backup-for-your-computer/

https://www.lifewire.com/cyberpower-cp1500avrlcd-review-2624698

And the result was.....

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/69Wrxr/cyberpower-ups-cp1500avrlcd

GL