Need a battery backup.

**BouncingSoul** · December 30th, 2005

I've never had one of these before, but after losing power repeatedly and the resulting fried PSU I think I should get one. I don't know what I need, I'm guessing that I'll need one that is at least as powerful as my new PSU (500w) but that is a guess so feel free to correct me. Also what is a good brand and all that good stuff.

Thanks

**mlakrid** · December 30th, 2005

Originally Posted by BouncingSoul

I've never had one of these before, but after losing power repeatedly and the resulting fried PSU I think I should get one. I don't know what I need, I'm guessing that I'll need one that is at least as powerful as my new PSU (500w) but that is a guess so feel free to correct me. Also what is a good brand and all that good stuff.

Thanks

Close.. anytime you get an UPS you need to take into consideration your ENTIRE system... and then go +20% (minimum) as a general rule that way if you upgrade and something needs more juice you already have it...

UPSs have come WAAAYY down in price you can by a decent one at any sams club or office type store now....

**Mastershakes** · December 30th, 2005

Originally Posted by BouncingSoul

I've never had one of these before, but after losing power repeatedly and the resulting fried PSU

A decent power bar should protect your PSU from deep fry land.

mlakrid is right on.... +20% should amply cover the puter's needs. (no pun intended)

jcim05 · December 30th, 2005

+20% sounds about right. I have an APC that I got at staples. It works well for me.

**BouncingSoul** · December 30th, 2005

Thanks all, pricewatch here I come!

**LeeJend** · December 30th, 2005

Make sure you count everything you intent to power from the UPC. Computer, monitor, modem, hub, printer, etc.

Now comes the bad news. If you choose not to hook any of those items into the UPC lightning or power spikes can use the unprotected device as a back door into your PC.

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BouncingSoul Stranger Than Fiction Joined: January 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,289 Reputation: 877 Power: 118	Need a battery backup. I've never had one of these before, but after losing power repeatedly and the resulting fried PSU I think I should get one. I don't know what I need, I'm guessing that I'll need one that is at least as powerful as my new PSU (500w) but that is a guess so feel free to correct me. Also what is a good brand and all that good stuff. Thanks

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mlakrid OSNN BASSMASTER Joined: February 2005 Location: Land O Lakes, YES, JUST LIKE the CHEESE! Posts: 2,331 Reputation: 1410 Power: 123	Re: Need a battery backup. Originally Posted by BouncingSoul I've never had one of these before, but after losing power repeatedly and the resulting fried PSU I think I should get one. I don't know what I need, I'm guessing that I'll need one that is at least as powerful as my new PSU (500w) but that is a guess so feel free to correct me. Also what is a good brand and all that good stuff. Thanks Close.. anytime you get an UPS you need to take into consideration your ENTIRE system... and then go +20% (minimum) as a general rule that way if you upgrade and something needs more juice you already have it... UPSs have come WAAAYY down in price you can by a decent one at any sams club or office type store now.... Quote: "Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity." R.I.P. the best comedian of our time; GEORGE CARLIN.

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Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 120	Re: Need a battery backup. Originally Posted by BouncingSoul I've never had one of these before, but after losing power repeatedly and the resulting fried PSU A decent power bar should protect your PSU from deep fry land. mlakrid is right on.... +20% should amply cover the puter's needs. (no pun intended)

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jcim05 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: December 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 35 Reputation: 0 Power: 75	Re: Need a battery backup. +20% sounds about right. I have an APC that I got at staples. It works well for me. Dell Inspiron 8600\Windows XP Pro\Pentium M 1.6GHz\512MB\40GB Internal Storage\Intel Pro-Wireless 802.11bg\15.4 inch widescreen\NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200\279GB External Storage\Sony 16X DVD+/- R/RW Drive\Macintosh Pro Keyboard\ Please use the reputation system! If you find a members post to be helpful, reward them by clicking the under there name so to encourage other helpful posts.

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BouncingSoul Stranger Than Fiction Joined: January 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,289 Reputation: 877 Power: 118	Re: Need a battery backup. Thanks all, pricewatch here I come!

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