What kind of UPS should I get?

DiamondYT

Reputable
Mar 3, 2015
4
0
4,510
I am not an expert when it comes to UPSs, but I do know that they are very important when it comes to protecting your data and sensitive electronics. But before I go and buy one, I want to make sure that I am getting the right kind.

This ups will be backing up dual HP 27xi displays, specs here. It will also be backing up an Xbox One, and a computer.

The computer specs are as follows:


  • Intel Core i7-4790K
    Corsair Hydro H100i Liquid Cooling
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 620 2gb
    MSI z97A GAMING 9 AK Motherboard
    600 Watt Corsair Cx600 V2 - 8- PLUS Bronze
    240gb Intel DC S3500 SSD

I am looking for a unit from either APC or CyberPower, because they are two trustable brands, with good reputations. I want to go as cheap as possible, but if I have to shell out a few more bucks for something expensive, I want to know that I am getting good protection.

Thanks for any help in advance!
(I am new here, so sorry if I am posting in the wrong section).
 

kanewolf

Titan
Moderator
The best way to figure out what UPS to buy is to measure the actual power used by what you are trying to protect. The kill-a-watt meter is great for that. Then use the charts on APCs website to size the UPS based on the runtime desired. Get a UPS that has a USB port (APC and Cyberpower generally do) so that the UPS can signal the PC to cleanly shutdown before the battery runs out.

Desktop UPS sizing is usually 600VA to 1000VA depending on the runtime desired.