Need ups suggestion · DIGIT-ARC

Hi, I'm fed up with file corruptions and data loss due to power cuts. I'm thinking of buying a ups. I dont to buy a ups for working on pc when electricity is gone, but just need it to save my work and safely shut down the system to prevent any data mishaps. I have windows 8 pro 64 bit and you can see my config in my signature.

Edit: exclusively for RCuber, as you've disabled signatures, so here's my config

i3 2100
intel dh61ww
seagate 500 GB
hynix 2x2 GB ram
corsair cx430v2
lg e2242c 22" led monitor.

Also, mention the price of the ups.

Take any APC 600va ups. Will cost less than 2k.

^ is apc brand commonly available at shops or will I have to keep my options open?

Availability shouldnt be a problem.
In my experience, along with good service, apc also has the best surge protection.

Btw, what is your budget ?

About 2k, I think 600 VA will be sufficient. What are the parameters affecting it's power output duration?

About 2k, I think 600 VA will be sufficient. What are the parameters affecting it's power output duration?

Oh my, I'm fed up with this double post problem. I'm not correcting it any more.

Oh my, I'm fed up with this double post problem. I'm not correcting it any more.

harshilsharma63 said:
About 2k, I think 600 VA will be sufficient. What are the parameters affecting it's power output duration?

You mean the backup time ? Your setup is not power hungry, 5+mins easily.

5+mins easily.

Are you kidding... just 5+ minutes? 5+ what? It should at least run for 15 minutes.

430w psu with 80% eff draws 537.5w from outlet, namely the ups.
A 600va ups has a power output capacity of 360w.

My 550va apc gives barely a few minutes of backup under idle load condition with a 500w psu.

^ Alright, 5 min will be enough for a safe shutdown. Thank You.

harshilsharma63 said:
^ Alright, 5 min will be enough for a safe shutdown. Thank You.

my apc 600va gives 15mins backup due to a less power hungry pc..

btw, it's mostly just used to keep my wifi router powered on, so it gives more than 2hrs backup there..

(have'nt faced more than 2hrs power cut so can't say max backup time, but it was easily able to power the wifi router for 2hrs)

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The config is not power hungry at all,should get good amount of time for back-up with APC 600VA/360W.

Myth said:
430w psu with 80% eff draws 537.5w from outlet, namely the ups.
A 600va ups has a power output capacity of 360w.

My 550va apc gives barely a few minutes of backup under idle load condition with a 500w psu.

That is at a load of 430Watts.For different loads of the PC,the AC power requirement would be (Load/efficiency of the PSU at that time).

APC 600w eyes closed, will get 20 mins backup eyes closed. Get the model that automatically shuts the PC down when battery level drops below a certain point, a cable link allows the PC to monitor battery just like a laptop.

tkin said:
APC 600w eyes closed, will get 20 mins backup eyes closed. Get the model that automatically shuts the PC down when battery level drops below a certain point, a cable link allows the PC to monitor battery just like a laptop.

Now that's a nice feature, I'll try to get that.

harshilsharma63 said:
Now that's a nice feature, I'll try to get that.

Yeah, this has no monitoring: APC UPS 600VA
This has a monitoring port: APC BACK-UPS ES 650VA 230V INDIA Connects to PC via USB.

I have an APC dealer in my city and is saying that BE650Y-in & BR800-IN are discontinued (but they are present on the APC India website). He's offering an APC 600 VA ups for Rs. 2300 without usb monitoring. Are those products really discontinued?

Call APC All India toll free contact number or email them directly with your query.

harshilsharma63 said:
I have an APC dealer in my city and is saying that BE650Y-in & BR800-IN are discontinued (but they are present on the APC India website). He's offering an APC 600 VA ups for Rs. 2300 without usb monitoring. Are those products really discontinued?

Check with either rashi peripherals(distri) or with APC India.
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I checked with apc india, it has been discontinued. I'll be getting a 600 VA one, without battery monitoring. And luckily, I do have an apc service center in my city.

harshilsharma63 said:
I checked with apc india, it has been discontinued. I'll be getting a 600 VA one, without battery monitoring. And luckily, I do have an apc service center in my city.

Go for APC eyes closed

Go for APC eyes closed

Yeah, I can actually do that, as I'll be using public transport to reach the shop, so I can go eyes closed, lol :-D