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Suggest a good ups

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vickybat
vickybat Original post #1
Dec 11, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Hi guys

I need a good ups for my i5 rig.

Currently i'm using an APC ES(500va),but is it safe to use it? I have seen in other posts of guys using 1100va ups for high end rigs.
Is this mandatory for the protection of components?

Please suggest?
desiibond
desiibond #2
Dec 11, 2009 at 12:44 PM
APC 500VA should be just okay for now. Get a new UPS when you get Fermi. :)
ashu888ashu888
ashu888ashu888 #3
Dec 11, 2009 at 1:12 PM
@ Vicky: well, its NOPT about high rating UPSes, but its the thing with Active PFC rated PSUes and PURE/modified sine wave output UPSes

and since PURE SINE wave UPSes are available only in higher part of VA ratings, hence the reason. :)

But yes, a 500VA UPS will do gr8 :)

I hope u knw wether ur PSU is an Active PFC type or no.. :)
vickybat
vickybat #4
Dec 11, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Yes its a corsair vx450 and it is active pfc type.
ashu888ashu888
ashu888ashu888 #5
Dec 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM
^^

then go in for a Pure sine wave UPS..:)