How to tackle power failures and advice on UPS configuration

[shockblaze]

Hi guys, my primary hard drive just died recently, and i need some advice before i move to an
SSD + HDD configuration because i don't want them end up like my previous two HDDs.

Previous thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3124434/bizarre-harddrive-slowdowns-windows-corruption.html

So here is what i need to know:

1. As i definitely require a UPS, what should i look for? and where? (i live in Bangladesh)
2. Do i need a surge protector along with the UPS?
3. Will future upgrading affect which UPS i should buy? (ex: upgrading cpu to an i7 or changing mobo)
4. Do i need to measure my system power consumption with a wattmeter?

System Specs:

Power Supply: Gigabyte (PULSE of something) 80+ Bronze 650 watt PSU
CPU: Intel i5 2400
GPU: Gigabyte Windforce R9 270
Mobo: Intel DH67CL
Ram: 2x8 GB of Trancend 1333 mhz sticks


Things to consider:

1. The duration and frequency of power outages in my country is ridiculous
power faliures tend to occur 2-8 times a day each for around an hour or so

2.Our building has a backup generator which runs during power outages but it takes a few seconds to start up and when main power is restored the generator takes a while to switch the power of the builing to the main line.

So it is possible to use a UPS for backup only for those few seconds as the generator starts up or shuts down and after that the UPS recieves power like normal.

I don't use the generator to power my pc as it would be severely damaging to use without a UPS.


So what do you guys recommend?
Any help is appreciated
Thanks in advance.

 

[Kenneth Barker]

Getting a decent mid range UPS. The surge protection in UPS like the one I am posting is unrivaled. You will continue running as if nothing happened with a unit like this for around 15-30minutes depending on actual power draw.

The unit will also tell you how much time you have left, and your power draw as well.

https://www.amazon.com/APC-BR1500G-Back-UPS-10-outlet-Uninterruptible/dp/B003Y24DEU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468911434&sr=8-1&keywords=1500+apc+ups

 

[Hellfire13]

Hi guys, my primary hard drive just died recently, and i need some advice before i move to an
SSD + HDD configuration because i don't want them end up like my previous two HDDs.

Previous thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3124434/bizarre-harddrive-slowdowns-windows-corruption.html

So here is what i need to know:

1. As i definitely require a UPS, what should i look for? and where? (i live in Bangladesh)
2. Do i need a surge protector along with the UPS?
3. Will future upgrading affect which UPS i should buy? (ex: upgrading cpu to an i7 or changing mobo)
4. Do i need to measure my system power consumption with a wattmeter?

System Specs:

Power Supply: Gigabyte (PULSE of something) 80+ Bronze 650 watt PSU
CPU: Intel i5 2400
GPU: Gigabyte Windforce R9 270
Mobo: Intel DH67CL
Ram: 2x8 GB of Trancend 1333 mhz sticks


Things to consider:

1. The duration and frequency of power outages in my country is ridiculous
power faliures tend to occur 2-8 times a day each for around an hour or so

2.Our building has a backup generator which runs during power outages but it takes a few seconds to start up and when main power is restored the generator takes a while to switch the power of the builing to the main line.

So it is possible to use a UPS for backup only for those few seconds as the generator starts up or shuts down and after that the UPS recieves power like normal.

I don't use the generator to power my pc as it would be severely damaging to use without a UPS.


So what do you guys recommend?
Any help is appreciated
Thanks in advance.

wat ships there...amazon/flipkart/ebay/snapdeal???
ur budget as well...
surge protectors are not very costly...better to keep the combo for more safety...future upgrading has nothing to do with ups and u certainly dont need a wattmeter reading...
bangladesh kothay thakis???

 

[shockblaze]

Bangladeshe Dhakai thaki xD and its nice to see Bangladeshis participate in a prestigious community such as this!

And kenneth thanks for ur suggestion ill look into it asap, looks like a great deal

 

[Hellfire13]

calcutta mate...india...bengali...
wat ships there among those???

 

[Hellfire13]

try this...and most probably u can ship thru amazon at a lil xtra cost...

http://www.bdstall.com/ups/

 

[shockblaze]

w8 a sec how do i make this post solved?
i think i unchecked the box 'ask for an answer to question' :/

 

[shockblaze]

calcutta mate...india...bengali...
wat ships there among those???

lol its still pretty cool that ur a bangali

and btw amazon and flipkart ships here not sure about -ebay/snapdeal but shoudnt be a problem as i got a lot of contacts
abroad.

 

[Hellfire13]

kool...u can get this... http://www.amazon.in/iBall-Nirantar-UPS-621V-600VA-Protection/dp/B0093YRXYA?ie=UTF8&keywords=ups&qid=1469085642&ref_=sr_1_1&rps=1&sr=8-1

along with this... http://www.amazon.in/Belkin-F9E300zb1-5MGRY-Essential-3-Socket-Protector/dp/B007T5S04M?ie=UTF8&keywords=surge%20protector&qid=1469085789&ref_=sr_1_27&s=computers&sr=1-27

i have been using them in tandem for the last 2yrs, without any issue...

 

[Hellfire13]

w8 a sec how do i make this post solved?
i think i unchecked the box 'ask for an answer to question' :/

not solved 😛