Surge and UPSPost Date: 2008-05-26 |
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Aich Shaoden
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Topic: Surge and UPS Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:50am |
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I'm in the market for a good Surge Protector and UPS(back up power).
I want enough power so I can shut down if the power does go off, any suggestions? My rig from DSO will have a 1000w PSU also so does that mean I need a unit with 1000w or higher or how does that work.
I found this one on amazon
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Kliebor2
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 7:52am | |
I picked up a BackUPS XS 1300 at best buy for 169.99
They had one BackUPS XS 1500 but the box looked like it had been through the mill twice and into the water a few times as well so I skipped it. Will the 1300 VA 780 Watt BackUPS 1300 have any hope of powering a high end Gaming Rig or should I return it and find a 1500 somewhere? Dave |
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SunfighterLC
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 8:33am | |
Psh, you people are safety freaks, real men hook their computers right into the wall without any protection! Rar!
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Aich Shaoden
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 8:38am | |
LOL yea, i spent $3,327 on PC that if it fries from the wall isn't covered in warranty, plus missed raids/lvl time :P
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Aich Shaoden
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 9:37am | |
Yea, I just wanted something that would have enough power so I could shutdown correctly. Will a 1500va handle a 1000psu?
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EdH63
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 10:04am | |
I'm pretty sure he was using an age old tactic that is still known today as... sarcasm. |
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warlock
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warlock
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 10:37am | |
I don't know how much research you've done harleyman, but this brings up a good question.
Are there any quality UPS's out there that DO have support for Vista 64? |
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Aich Shaoden
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 10:37am | |
yea, gonna have to check at a local bestbuy, because bestbuy.com dont have it listed
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Aich Shaoden
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 11:02am | |
So you have the APC ones not the Cyberpower one lol.
I count find cyberpower brand on bestbuy, the APC is there.
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SunfighterLC
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 12:03pm | |
PSH!!!!! i was being truthful, no jokes!! Everything i do I do it the manly way! Without protection!
Meet my 11 kids.
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EdH63
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 12:24pm | |
Can you spell... V A S E C T O M Y?
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 1:56pm | |
d00d! are ya even old enuff to have kids yet?
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Aich Shaoden
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i'm 23
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Bill the Cat
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2008 at 9:47am | |
bf, it doesn't count when you buy it used.
Anyone out there familiar with the concept of "shaking hands with Jesus"?The only thing I plug directly in to a wall socket are my fingers.
Seems to me you guys are going a bit overboard with the UPS ratings. Just because you've got a 1000 W PSU doesn't mean you need a 1000 W UPS. It depends on how long you want the system to run off the battery. I use a lowly APC 725. It keeps me going during brownouts and gives me the five or ten minutes needed to shut things down when the power goes off completely. Edited by Bill the Cat - 05 Jun 2008 at 9:49am |
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Aich Shaoden
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2008 at 11:34am | |
Thats why I started this thread cuz i didnt know what to buy, thats all i want is enought time to shutdown if the power goes out.
So a 725 would be good enough you say..
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Kliebor2
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2008 at 12:43pm | |
Yes I am in the same boat I am having a hard time getting a straight answer I even mailed APC and have heard nothing.
I picked up a 1300 VA UPS a pretty nice one with a little LCD load display, I am going to hook it up to my current computer tonight to let it charge up and be ready for when my beast arrives, I just hope it can handle my new rig, I tried using the power configuration utility on the APC website, but it does not even come close to allowing me to select the hardware in my box... I hope I will be ok Dave |
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