UPS mandatory?

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   Getting my new system Tuesday and it has a 1000w power supply.  If shutdowns are possible should I UPS or just connect into a quality surge protector?  I'd think I could damage the power supply if losing power is frequent but if there is no danger of damage then saving the cost of a decent UPS is appealing too.  It's not the end to occasionally have to restart a game or app. 

The circuit that the PC is plugged into has a lower amp rating than I'd like and the air conditioner taxes it occasionally.  This won't be long-term as I'll be moving next spring.  Thoughts?

KP

Chassis: Cooler Master Cosmos S Edition
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 Corsair at 1333MHz
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 1TB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Windows Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: Call of Duty 4  (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system)
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

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KP Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Quote Reply Topic: UPS mandatory? Posted: 07 Sep 2008 at 5:40pm
	Getting my new system Tuesday and it has a 1000w power supply. If shutdowns are possible should I UPS or just connect into a quality surge protector? I'd think I could damage the power supply if losing power is frequent but if there is no danger of damage then saving the cost of a decent UPS is appealing too. It's not the end to occasionally have to restart a game or app. The circuit that the PC is plugged into has a lower amp rating than I'd like and the air conditioner taxes it occasionally. This won't be long-term as I'll be moving next spring. Thoughts? KP Chassis: Cooler Master Cosmos S Edition Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only) System Memory: 4GB DDR3 Corsair at 1333MHz Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed) Hard Drive 2: 1TB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed) Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended) Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Modifications: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Windows Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Pre-Install Game: Call of Duty 4 (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system) LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse External Storage: - No Thanks Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

KP Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Sep 2008 at 5:57pm
	Harleyman, More info or a link to such? Thanks.

widdlecat Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 840	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Sep 2008 at 10:55pm
	If the AC is already taxing the circuit, I wouldn't use it for my pc at all. Do anything to avoid it since the brownouts can kill electronics very easily. An UPS will help, but it may not be enough. I use a dedicated outlet for my pc. Only my pc and monitor are on this circuit, via UPS and line conditioner. P.S. I've spent several years reviewing home audio equipment this way and even then have had gear get fried during t-storms. Working under deadlines during stormy season sux! LOL! Edited by widdlecat - 07 Sep 2008 at 10:57pm


KP Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Sep 2008 at 11:27pm
	Widdlecat, Supercool! I'm an audio dork of sorts-mostly mid-fi gear as the budget allows. Sometime I'm sure my NHT 5.1 system will need to be replaced by Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1s and I may need to rectify the rational that downsized me from an Arcam to an Onkyo receiver. I recently, for no reason to speak of at all, spent a bunch of money discovering headphones: AKG K701, K271 Studio, Koss Porta Pros and Sennheiser HD 600s as well as a Glow tube amplifier. What do you think about using an online UPS? That should always offer a continuous AC output shouldn't it? I don't really have a lot of choice in where the PC goes until we get moved. I've had a PC in the spot previously but not so robust a machine and the air conditioner should be getting put away soon. Thoughts? Edited by KP - 07 Sep 2008 at 11:28pm

david5182 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 215	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2008 at 1:12am
	APC BR1500LCD is the best PSU ever built. Be warned that BX series in HM's link is inferior to BR series (Not sure how exactly, but that's what I've heard). So if you were to buy this model, I would suggest you buy it at one of e-tailers after doing the following price comparison: http://computers.pricegrabber.com/upss/m/34313389/search=br1500lcd/sort_type=price/st=sort/

MarkNY Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 476	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2008 at 11:43am
	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=42-101-067 I just bought that for my computer, which hopfully comes home soon with a 1200w powersupply. Kind of a bummer to spend 200 on something of this nature, but I would hate to see my computer die right after having it returned.

MarkNY Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 476	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2008 at 12:11pm
	Yeah, I noticed that after purchasing... im not all that concerned with spikes. I'm more concerned with brownouts, esp since I live in an old building. plus, newegg didn't carry the other model and I hate bestbuy... haha

Costone Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 489	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2008 at 12:22pm
	Very smart purchase Mark.........welcome to the club. At least you have plenty of support here already between myself, H-Man and a few others. I love the unit. 31.0lbs. of safety!
	Velox X \| ASUS Prime X670-P \| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X \| 64GB DDR5 5200 \| 2TB M.2 Samsung 980 Pro \| RTX 4070 Ti \| 850W PSU

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