Help choose a UPS

[iAmAdrian]

Hi guys,

I'm not sure what to look for in a UPS.

Here's my spec:

i7 8700k stock
1080TI
27" monitor
2 7200rpm hdds and 1 ssd
Corsair H100i v2 cooler
Corsair TX650M psu
2 led strips from phanteks and 3 corsair LL120's.

What comes out the wall is 220v.

Please advice

 

[derekullo]

Should we assume you will be shutting down the computer within 5 minutes of losing power or is your plan to game through the hopefully temporary blackout?

 

[iAmAdrian]

Oh sorry, yeah I just plan to shut down my computer after losing power - maybe even save a couple of files before doing so.

 

[derekullo]

220v is a bit uncommon for consumer grade computer parts.

Normally for a computer like yours which I estimate consumes about 410 watts of power running at max I would say to use an APC BX1000M.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16842301547

Which with a 410 watt load + ~100 watt ( 510 Watts) from your 27" LCD would last about 6.2 minutes according to

http://www.apc.com/products/runtime_for_extendedruntime.cfm?upsfamily=27

But with a 220 volt input the above isn't supported.

Even with a high end APC SMT3000RM2UC that costs $1260 it only accepts 82 - 144V.


The simplest solution would be to change the outlet from 220 volts to 110 volts either by doing it yourself or calling an electrician.

A quick google search of doing it yourself brings up this guide

https://www.hunker.com/12251409/how-to-convert-220-volt-to-110-volt-wiring

But if you have any doubt about doing it yourself CALL AN ELECTRICIAN.

220 volts and 110 volts are obviously highly dangerous.

 

[iAmAdrian]

I'm starting to get it now. I'm shopping here in the Philippines and yeah, what comes out the wall socket is 220v.

Last question.

Based on my specs, what VA should I get?