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UPS recommendation
I'm a SNG player and need a UPS for when the power goes out. I'll need it to keep my computer, modem and 2 flat panels going for 45 minutes at most. People are telling me I need 1800-2000 VA. Any suggestions?
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Re: UPS recommendation
1500VA should work fine, but you should use the calculator at APC.
http://www.apc.com/template/size/apc/index.cfm APC makes very good UPSes, and I'd recommend any of their desktop products that fit the bill. |
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Re: UPS recommendation
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1500VA should work fine, but you should use the calculator at APC. http://www.apc.com/template/size/apc/index.cfm APC makes very good UPSes, and I'd recommend any of their desktop products that fit the bill. [/ QUOTE ] Definitely. I've had mine for 4 or 5 years now without any problems. Plus it got me through school without ever having to worry about the hydro going out and knocking out my alarm in the middle of the night. |
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Re: UPS recommendation
APC is solid, but you may be able to save some money by going with another brand like Tripp-Lite. They have an excellent reputation and are typically cheaper than APC.
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Re: UPS recommendation
yes. and check out dell.com, they often have huge sales on these things.
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Re: UPS recommendation
Thanks for the help!
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Re: UPS recommendation
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yes. and check out dell.com, they often have huge sales on these things. gl [/ QUOTE ] Those things are extremely heavy though. Shipping costs must be astronomical and cut away a huge part of the savings, no? |
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Re: UPS recommendation
I've read reviews on: CyberPower CP1500AVRT 1500VA 900Watt UPS - Retail
and bought through: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16842102054 Good deal, great performance ... cheaper than APC |
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Re: UPS recommendation
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I'll need it to keep my computer, modem and 2 flat panels going for 45 minutes at most. [/ QUOTE ] If your power drops, it seems unlikely to me that you'll stay online, even if your personal modem has power; there's gotta be other devices between you and the server that went out too. It makes sense to have battery power, but I'd think it's more for the computer during those off/on flashes; I don't think you'll be able to continue playing through a long outage. |
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Re: UPS recommendation
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[ QUOTE ] I'll need it to keep my computer, modem and 2 flat panels going for 45 minutes at most. [/ QUOTE ] If your power drops, it seems unlikely to me that you'll stay online, even if your personal modem has power; there's gotta be other devices between you and the server that went out too. It makes sense to have battery power, but I'd think it's more for the computer during those off/on flashes; I don't think you'll be able to continue playing through a long outage. [/ QUOTE ] dont worry, most datacenters have power generators i didnt pay shipping from dell. |
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