What size ups should i do i need?

[wutangclams]

Hello,

My build is as follows:

AMD Phenom II X4 840 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX840WFGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103921&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

ASRock 870 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277&cm_re=ripjaws_1600-_-20-231-277-_-Product

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G1YPH0?ie=UTF8&tag=hardwarevol03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002G1YPH0

EVGA 01G-P3-1380-KR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) SSC 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130596&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

CORSAIR Nova Series 32 GB Supported Solid State Drive CSSD-V32GB2-BRKT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KWSWOG?ie=UTF8&tag=hardwarevol03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003KWSWOG

Samsung 1 TB Spinpoint 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.5 inch Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive HD103SJ
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3S5S0?ie=UTF8&tag=hardwarevol03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001U3S5S0

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD R 8X DVD RW 8X DVD R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=650W-_-17-139-005-_-Product

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=


.. the UPS i currently use is an APC ES-550
to be honest i have a few things plugged into it.. a yamaha 01x audio mixer and a 19" dell lcd on battery backup, and a yamaha p70 keyboard and speakers plugged into the surge protection ports,.. but id be willing to dedicate it to the pc if it can supply adequate power

does it fit the bill or do you think i need to spend more mmoonneeyy

 

[shin0bi272]

minimum ups rating 706VA
Recommended UPS 850VA... just for the box itself not including any monitors or anything else plugged into it.

 

[wutangclams]

oh wow,, i totally didnt factor that in when considering this build.. and broke the bank as it was..

im seeing a lot of 300 to 400 dollar ups' in the 850va range.. which will mean itll be a loong time before i boot up this $750 build

i know a ups is no thing to skimp on.. but are there any recommended units for a bit less economical damage?

 

[davcon]

CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102133
CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102132
CyberPower CP850PFCLCD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102131
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/apc-smt1500-cyberpower-cp1500pfclcd-tripp-lite-smart1500slt,2785.html
Been using a Cyberpower 1500 unit for a year and a half no problem.
It's been excellent and is dead quiet,plus i get over 40+min back-up if i want it.

 

[wutangclams]

i was just about to ask about cyberpower..

i see the apc's are so much more expensive and that made me concerned about cyberpower's quality but your post is reassuring.. i think i might go for the CP850PFCLCD at 109 incl s/h

still have to wait a bit but its progress none the less

thanks

 

[popatim]

IMO APC's are pretty bad.

Since your new PSU has Active PFC make sure your new UPS has true sine wave/ pure sine wave output. Heres an excellent unit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102134

 

[wutangclams]

that answers another one of my questions..

i saw this deal at compusa for a 900va @ $109:
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1523015&CatId=234

..the same price for the 850va from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102131&cm_re=cyberpower_pfc-_-42-102-131-_-Product

..now i understand why

ill definatly go with the pfc model from newegg.. and the one you posted was indeed nice.. but im trying to keep the ups in the 100 dollar price range

you guys are a great help.. thanks again!