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Need Guidance to Buy UPS

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-guidance-to-buy-ups.147256/

esudip
esudip Original post #1
Oct 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Hello all,

I just Brought New rig. Intel i5 2500K, Asus P8Z68-V etc (Refer my Signature for details :wink:)

I also updated my SMPS to 700W CoolerMaster Extreme Power and i have a LG 23" LCD Monitor + TV. I have a Champion 800VA UPS but it is not able to handle the Load (Excluding the Monitor) so I need to upgrade it ASAP. Please refer me a good UPS between 3000-3500K Max which will handle the Load.

I need Backup not more thank 10-15 min...... Is 1KVA UPS Sufficient for me ????

Thanks in Advance !!!
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ArjunKiller #2
Oct 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Change your 700W CoolerMaster Extreme Power PSU as soon as possible because they are the shittiest PSU's ever made by them and are very very abnormal in terms of stability. I suggest you get a Corsair GS600 @4k atleast. Get Intex 1KVA UPS for 1.7k..enough for your rig.
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Tech_Wiz #3
Oct 6, 2011 at 9:24 PM
OCed Processor and Very Expensive & Good GFX I will STRONGLY recommend to get a Cosair or Tagan or FSP PSU of 700W+ Capacity. If you want CM then get Silent Power Series.

Extreme series is risky.
d6bmg
d6bmg #4
Oct 7, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Use Corsair GS600 or GS700 as PSU and Intex 1KVA as UPS.
Sarath
Sarath #5
Oct 7, 2011 at 2:50 AM
If you ever increase your budget than take a look at this
APC 1.1 KVA @4.5k
*www.unusualbuy.com/images/thumbs/0001314_300.jpg
dashing.sujay
dashing.sujay #6
Oct 7, 2011 at 2:58 AM
@OP- Since you seem to be an overclocker, plsu your specs are very good, why to be in risk? Go for Corsair TX650/ Antec True power 550. You wont regret wasting money on these.

+1 for sarath's suggestion to go for APC 1KVA.
esudip
esudip #7
Oct 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Sarath said:
If you ever increase your budget than take a look at this
APC 1.1 KVA @4.5k
*www.unusualbuy.com/images/thumbs/0001314_300.jpg
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Yes The same Product I shortlisted @ 5.1 K in Pune......... But @ APC Site they shows the product support till 660 W......... So i am Little Confused.

APC Back-UPS 1100, 230V, BS546A, without auto shutdown software, India

And I am also Thinking about Powercomm 1KVA UPS which comes with 4 Batteries for 3.5 K with 2 yrs On site Warranty !!!!

Tech_Wiz said:
OCed Processor and Very Expensive & Good GFX I will STRONGLY recommend to get a Cosair or Tagan or FSP PSU of 700W+ Capacity. If you want CM then get Silent Power Series.

Extreme series is risky.
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Yes Bro, It should be Risky But Now I just Brought it for 4.5 K and What Should I do with the OLD PSU If I brought a new One. And It's Out of My Budget for now :cry:
dashing.sujay
dashing.sujay #8
Oct 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM
660Watts = 1100VA (i guess volt ampere) Both are different but equivalent things expressing a UPS' power.