Looking for a UPS for my new PC that I am building. I have a 750W PSU and a monitor will be connected to it, so around 800W maximum will be required. I'm looking for a UPS that can handle at least 850W just to be on the safe side. Not looking to spend more than $200 preferably. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), >850W
dp2g on 22/12/2015 - 00:29
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What do you use the UPS for? Protection or power backup? If for protection you can probably get away with a 500VA UPS if for power backup a 1KVA may only lasts 5~20 minutes depending on the load.
I couldn't get a no name UPS from Jaycar, in our server rooms we use APC, Powerware or Eaton. I saw OW sells Cyberpower but not sure how good they are.
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/cyberpower-…Other reseller prices http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=1000va%20up…
Cyberpower site http://www.cpsww.com.au/Product/Product/ProductListingTable?…
You'll either need to throw at least another $100 in, or, take some accurate measurements to revise the power requirement down.
e.g.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/IT-Products/Connectivity/Power-Prod…
http://www.jaycar.com.au/IT-Products/Connectivity/Power-Prod…
http://www.jaycar.com.au/IT-Products/Connectivity/Power-Prod…
Or if you don't care how pretty it looks, you could setup a used 12V battery connected to a charger and a 12V to 240V interter from aliexpress. Though the hassle of doing that and the minimal price difference may not be worth it.