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dude1494

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I'm getting ready to build my "dream pc" I have all the parts selected and I really want to keep this investment protected. I need a ups that will support it just long enough to exit a game and shutdown. Also clarifying on the sinewave type needed would be appreciated.

CPU: i7 4770k
CPU cooler: corsair h100i liquid cooling
Mobo: Asus Maximus VI hero atx lga 1150
Ram: g skill gaming series 2xgb DDR3 1866
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 750gb ssd
Gpu: evga GeForce gtx 780 superclocked x 2 (SLI)
Psu: evga supernova 1000 p2
Fans: 1 200mm 3 120mm

Please and thank you!

I've currently been using my tv as a monitor sharp 42"
 
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Ah - it's been months since I've had a power cut, and it takes serious storms to do it.

Still, UPSs tend to be convenience device rather than essential. Usually, Startup repair fixes anything that gets broken.

A power failure is no worse than turning your computer off by pressing and holding the power button.

I'd still get a surge protector, though.
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It's going to be a big UPS if you're running fast cards in SLI and a TV...

Modified sine wave should be fine, but the easiest way to test it is just to switch it off at the wall. If you buy a UPS in a retail store, they usually let you take it back if it's not big enough or you need a sine one.

If it's largely for gaming, do you need a UPS? A surge protector does everything except loss/corruption of data. Worst case you reinstall windows.
 
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dude1494

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My main concern would be The sudden loss of power during read/write destroying my $400 SSD. I know the other components have a chance at failing upon sudden loss of power as well, so I was believing that a ups would be my safety net to this.

I'm open to any and all solutions or alternatives.

Thanks.
 
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dude1494

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That's wonderful news.

We get black/brown outs roughly once every two weeks if the weather is calm. Any sort of wind moves tree branches on the lines and will usually cause power cuts multiple times. That will happen at least once or twice a month.

Thanks again for your time.
 
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Ah - it's been months since I've had a power cut, and it takes serious storms to do it.

Still, UPSs tend to be convenience device rather than essential. Usually, Startup repair fixes anything that gets broken.

A power failure is no worse than turning your computer off by pressing and holding the power button.

I'd still get a surge protector, though.
 
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