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First of all i dont know if im in the correct forum.
Anyway we need UPS for our office, small office and we dont know which to pick. We are using 5 desktop having same specs below.
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► 2 x DELL u2312hm 23" IPS Monitor
► i7 4790k processor
► sabertooth z97 mark 1 motherboard
► 16GB (8gbx2) ripjaws 1600 RAM
► GTX 760 2GB GPU
► h100i - replaced stock fan with noctua nf-f12
► h100i stock fans used as side fan
► 128GB crucial m4 ssd
► 2 x 1TB WD passport external harddrive usb 3.0
► seasonic 750 watts x series PSU
► Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
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so like i said all of them have the same specs, we do CAD and Video editing in our office. We sometimes suffer from data loss and data corruption due to power outage so we need UPS that can let us at least save our work and properly shutdown our computer 10-15mins.

We would be needing UPS for each workstation.

Thank you very much to those who can help me.
 
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geofelt
I very much like APC for a UPS.
As a sample of one, I have never in about 5 years had a problem with mine.
It has ridden through temporary power losses without fail.
I only have the primary monitor connected to the battery part which reduces the requirements some.
They have a nice app for pc monitoring and reporting "Parachute" I think it is.

I suggest you contact APC directly.
Start a chat or phone session.
Considering your multiple units, there may be some better solutions than a multiple units.
Or, they have a sizing app.
Go here to get started.
http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm

For your business, getting it right is paramount.
The price might be higher, but failure is not acceptable.

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nukemaster

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At idle those systems are very power efficient. Even under load, I would not guess the systems would be much over 300-350 watts(this would be VERY loaded, most of the time it will be a good bit lower). You will need to go bigger because you want a bit more run time per system. The monitors are led backlit so are rather power friendly as well(30-40 watts each most of the time).

The Cyberpower units listed above provide an excellent value.

For 20-30 dollars you can get a power utilization monitor that will let you connect devices and realtime monitor the power consumption. Most hardware stores sell them.
 
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geofelt

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I very much like APC for a UPS.
As a sample of one, I have never in about 5 years had a problem with mine.
It has ridden through temporary power losses without fail.
I only have the primary monitor connected to the battery part which reduces the requirements some.
They have a nice app for pc monitoring and reporting "Parachute" I think it is.

I suggest you contact APC directly.
Start a chat or phone session.
Considering your multiple units, there may be some better solutions than a multiple units.
Or, they have a sizing app.
Go here to get started.
http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm

For your business, getting it right is paramount.
The price might be higher, but failure is not acceptable.

 
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nukemaster

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I also use APC here, but must point out that the smartUPS(or another sine wave unit) series is what you want on many of these newer power supplies.

The active power factor correction in many power supplies does not play well with non sine wave ups units(many electric motors do not like it either.).

The smartUPS line has pure sine wave power and this works properly with just about anything. Many of the smartUPS line also have larger batteries that allow for more runtime.

EDIT.

I just want to add in as well that if you use the APC logging features on the business version of PowerChute, You may want to adjust the duration because the default 20 min will eat SSD cycles fairly quick with 72 writes per day for data logging alone. Alternatively installing the software to a normal drive would allow even more logging if needed.
 
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ko888

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Seasonic X-Series 750W (SS-750KM) is fully compatible with a stepped approximation to a sinewave UPS ( http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cases/display/seasonic-psu-roundup_6.html )

Seasonic X-Series 750W (SS-750KM3) is compatible with a stepped approximation to a sinewave UPS as long as the UPS' output waveform does not become too deformed.

1500 VA should give you at least 10 minutes of runtime or more.

Examples:
APC Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500
CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS
CyberPower Intelligent LCD CP1500AVRLCD
 
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nukemaster

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Thank you for that information. I have seen too many complaints about simulated wave issues in the past(I like to play it safe when other users are concerned). I personally have used a simulated wave on FSP and CWT units without issues as well(the power supply does buzz, but still functions and it is just to shut down anyway).
 
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