Is my UPS 600Va and PSU 600W compatible with my configuration

msfreedom911

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Hi I have recently installed my new zotac gtx 1070 amp edition and two new fans without checking my current psu (600W) and ups configuration (600VA) :( When under load my ups makes beep sound which means I have to change my UPS :( . Although I am not sure why does it make sound when the main power is connected. Shouldn't it overload or make sound when it is operating on battery is it because of PSU which is also overloading :cry: Do I need more powerful PSU too or is it ok for my current configuration.I have no plan for overclocking any equipment but I have 8 - 10 hours of usage daily.Is there any good news?

PC Configuration

  • CPU -i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
    MotherBoard - MSI Z97 GUARD-PRO
    MEMORY - 16GB DDR3 Corsair Vengenance
    Storage - 1 x 1Tb Seagate 7200 Rpm
    1 x 2Tb Seagate 7200 Rpm
    1 x DVD writer
    Graphic Card - Zotac 1070 Amp core edition
    Fans - 3 Cabinet Normal Fans
    USB - 1 Octane Keyboard
    1 Logitech Mouse
    1 Razer Mouse Pad
    1 Waycom Tablet
    1 Netgear Wifi adapter

UPS Configuration
APC Back UPS 600VA

Monitor is not connected to UPS.
 
Solution
Since your 600VA UPS has power factor (efficiency) of 1.8, it can only output 330W,
specs: http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/APC-Back-UPS-BE600M1-600VA-120V-1-USB-charging-port/P-BE600M1

The beeping is due to the fact that your PSU tries to draw more watts from your UPS than it is capable of.

GTX 1070 is 150W GPU, add the rest of the system to it at about 200W and you'll get max power draw of 350W, more than your UPS can deliver.

For your 600W PSU, you should need at least 1100VA UPS if the power factor of UPS is 1.8.

Aeacus

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Since your 600VA UPS has power factor (efficiency) of 1.8, it can only output 330W,
specs: http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/APC-Back-UPS-BE600M1-600VA-120V-1-USB-charging-port/P-BE600M1

The beeping is due to the fact that your PSU tries to draw more watts from your UPS than it is capable of.

GTX 1070 is 150W GPU, add the rest of the system to it at about 200W and you'll get max power draw of 350W, more than your UPS can deliver.

For your 600W PSU, you should need at least 1100VA UPS if the power factor of UPS is 1.8.
 
Solution

Aeacus

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800VA UPS with power factor of 1.8 would output 445W and would be enough for your PC. Though, when looking for UPS, do check the specs page since UPS power factor varies. Actually, it's best if you check the UPS'es output power in watts and not in volt-amperes.