New pc-need UPS!!

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Hello guys..
I just built a new system and I was wondering what kind of ups i need..
My pc specs are:
gigabyte Z87M-D3H
intel i5-4670
16gb corsair vengeance pro
msi r9 280 x
2 ssd and 1 hdd
my psu is kind of old(from my old system):Corsair hx520w
I don't want to spend a lot of money for top ups brands,and I was thinking of this:
http://www.cyberpower-eu.com/products/ups_systems/value_soho/value1000elcd.htm

My setup is the pc with 2 samsung monitors(1 22"monitor & 1 24" tv-monitor),Creative gigaworks t40 speakers and a docking station with 2 HDD..
Now I know that it must not be possible to connect them all to the UPS,but will it at least be able to handle my pc and monitors???

Any help/comment would be appreciated..
 
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The CMPSU-520HX is old enough that it should work with a Simulated Sinewave UPS but there's no guarantee that it will work.

1000VA should be sufficient for your system configuration (i.e. computer and primary LCD monitor). Devices that are not critical to effecting a proper shutdown don't need battery backup mode.
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Are you sure your Corsair Professional Series HX520 (CMPSU-520HX) is fully compatible with a Simulated SineWave UPS?

That PSU is made by Seasonic for Corsair. There is a known compatibility issue with some Seasonic 520W and higher PSUs when used with a simulated sinewave UPS. The UPS would fail to switch over to battery backup mode and just shut down when a power interruption event occurred.

Just make sure you're allowed to return the UPS if it turns out to be incompatible with your PSU.

You can also get a CyberPower PFC Sinewave Series model that will eliminate the potential incompatibility altogether.
 
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The CMPSU-520HX is old enough that it should work with a Simulated Sinewave UPS but there's no guarantee that it will work.

1000VA should be sufficient for your system configuration (i.e. computer and primary LCD monitor). Devices that are not critical to effecting a proper shutdown don't need battery backup mode.
 
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mAs_81

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Thanks ko888,
I really appreciate your input...l did a little research and found that you are right about my psu needing pure sine wave ups..Others had that problem too..So I guess my options are either buying a new psu or a more expensive and better UPS..I think I'll go with the latter because I really like my ol' corsair PSU..I need to do another shopping research..Do you have anything to recommend at about 120-150€??
Thanks again....
 
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Simulated sinewave UPS' have worked for some that use a Corsair CMPSU-520HX.

Read post #9 and #11 in this thread: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1346108

Power supply manufacturers will usually tell you to test for compatibility yourself.

It'd be nice if there was a central database of PSU model and UPS model compatibility available but I don't know of any.
 
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