Hello,
I've been on the fence for some time now on purchasing a UPS for my main computer. I feel the trigger finger ready to snap and have done a decent amount of research on the subject. But I need to feel rock solid secure about the VA rating I choose so I thought I'd ask for your opinion on the matter.
My total wattage for the system components that would be connected to the UPS would be 582. This number does not use the peak wattage of the PSU but the peak wattage of the actual components within the computer. But assuming I upgraded to the point of using close to peak wattage of the PSU my total system wattage would then be 752. This includes computer, monitor, speakers, modem, router, and external storage.
So from basic research I would want to shoot for a VA rating of 1350 or more ( 810 watts). But then I think to myself, what about for the future? I know eventually I'm going to upgrade my system components which will most likely use more power. But then I think to myself a second thought, I probably don't use anything close to peak wattage. So maybe I would be good with a UPS rated at 1350 VA. Sigh.
To sum it up = With the information I provided, am I safe to think that even with future upgrades in the years to come, that I would be okay with a UPS rated at around 1300VA? The price difference between say a 1300VA and 1500VA ups is dramatic so I want to make sure I make the best decision.
Thanks for reading and the help.
I've been on the fence for some time now on purchasing a UPS for my main computer. I feel the trigger finger ready to snap and have done a decent amount of research on the subject. But I need to feel rock solid secure about the VA rating I choose so I thought I'd ask for your opinion on the matter.
My total wattage for the system components that would be connected to the UPS would be 582. This number does not use the peak wattage of the PSU but the peak wattage of the actual components within the computer. But assuming I upgraded to the point of using close to peak wattage of the PSU my total system wattage would then be 752. This includes computer, monitor, speakers, modem, router, and external storage.
So from basic research I would want to shoot for a VA rating of 1350 or more ( 810 watts). But then I think to myself, what about for the future? I know eventually I'm going to upgrade my system components which will most likely use more power. But then I think to myself a second thought, I probably don't use anything close to peak wattage. So maybe I would be good with a UPS rated at 1350 VA. Sigh.
To sum it up = With the information I provided, am I safe to think that even with future upgrades in the years to come, that I would be okay with a UPS rated at around 1300VA? The price difference between say a 1300VA and 1500VA ups is dramatic so I want to make sure I make the best decision.
Thanks for reading and the help.