[SOLVED] UPS for my needs

[roieco]

Hi all,

I want to get a UPS for the system described in my signature. My needs are :

• Reasonable run time - 10 to 15 min
• Protection from all disturbances - surges, spikes, blackout, brownout, etc.
• Protection for communication ports
• Software support to turn the system off safely autonomously

I have a few questions :

1. Any model and maker you'd recommend for me to use?
2. Does it make sense to buy an online ups for these use cases?
3. Anything else i should take into account?

Thanks.

 

[kanewolf]

Hi all,

I want to get a UPS for the system described in my signature. My needs are :

• Reasonable run time - 10 to 15 min
• Protection from all disturbances - surges, spikes, blackout, brownout, etc.
• Protection for communication ports
• Software support to turn the system off safely autonomously

I have a few questions :

1. Any model and maker you'd recommend for me to use?
2. Does it make sense to buy an online ups for these use cases?
3. Anything else i should take into account?

Thanks.

What is your budget? 10+ min of holdover, with a gaming PC is not cheap. That is a 1500VA or greater UPS.

 

[roieco]

What is your budget? 10+ min of holdover, with a gaming PC is not cheap. That is a 1500VA or greater UPS.

I have to say that I'm not an expert on this subject so i dont really know what's reasonable. Up to 400 $ makes sense?

 

[kanewolf]

I have to say that I'm not an expert on this subject so i dont really know what's reasonable. Up to 400 $ makes sense?

I purchased all my UPS units as used or salvage units on E-Bay. If you can get a used commercial unit and have the seller remove the batteries to save on shipping, then buy brand new batteries, that is the best option. I use only the APC Smart UPS Online models. These are double conversion units which have a constant output. The 1500VA units are the size of a 2U server, but are available with a floor stand.

 

[geofelt]

1. I use an APC Backups PRO 1500 for the parts in my sig.
They are similar to yours.
Checking The APC software, I have 15 minutes of run time as I type.
It is running on perhaps half of maximum power draw.
This is minimal load, running a game will greatly increase the gpu power draw.
I have had this for a while, and it does let you carry through power glitches.
The software has options in what to do if battery is running low.
I highly recommend the unit.

2. I have no clue as to what an online UPS is or can do.

3. You will want to add in your monitor and gateway hardware to the load.

 

[roieco]

My main monitor is a 27"4k dell. My secondary monitor is a 24" fhd dell.
Do i really need to connect my router to the ups?

An online ups provides power from the battery all the time, while a line interactive ups provides power directly from the grid, only switching to battery when a disturbance is detected.
The problem is that I don't know if i need it

Would the following model fit my needs:
ARMOR OnLINE 1000VA/900W
?

 

[geofelt]

If you do not connect your router/gateway to the ups, you will lose internet during a power failure.
You may also lose telephone service if it is connected to the gateway.
They take trivial resource anyway.

I see no big benefit from either online/offline if each works properly.

 

[Pimpom]

I don't know of any specific model to recommend but can share my own usage for additional perspective. I run my old office computer through a 20-year-old 500VA UPS - crudely made by today's standards - which runs from an external 12V battery. The computer is an old Phenom II x4 with a GTS 450, both power hogs, with a 27-inch monitor. A small car battery (40Ah, ~$60) provides backup for at least half an hour of non-gaming work. The battery lasts for years and I change it when backup time has dropped to a few minutes. I'm on my third battery now.