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running desktop on inverter

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/running-desktop-on-inverter.173440/

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theterminator Original post #1
May 4, 2013 at 2:32 PM
i have luminous invatubular battery of capacity 150 Ah(12V) ..
pc will have 430 watt psu (corsair cx430v2) and dell in2030 20" monitor (20W ) .... do i have to buy UPS or can I run this desktop straight from inverter , i will be using it only to shut it down ..
inverter charger is microtek UPS EB860
baiju
baiju #2
May 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM
It can be used and no need of ups. Some inverters have a UPS mode also.
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theterminator #3
May 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM
^ Ok, how much power will my desktop consume btw??
The Incinerator
The Incinerator #4
May 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM
Inverters have a response time higher than an UPS. So if you coonect the PC to an Inverter you might get BSOD or the PC will switch of or HDD die imminently. Not advisable.