I need help selecting a UPS

[Anonymous user]

Hi

I need help selecting an APC UPS

My gear:

i7 8700k, 650w PSU, Gigabyte GTX 1050 ti GPU, Samsung 43" 4k Smart TV (Model: TU 7000 used as monitor)

Laptop duocore asus Z62fp, ASus 22" monitor, 2 digital keyboards

Thank You

[BillP]

Hi Angelo,

I recommend you use our UPS selector tool:

https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/tools/ups_selector/

Something to note though is it calculates a desktop pc to be in the 100 watt range and yours may be 3 or 4 times that at full load.

-Gavan

[Anonymous user]

Thanks Gavin

I tried the UPS selector tool, but I couldn't find a way to input the wattage per device. I posted because I was hoping someone would respond who may have a similar setup or be knowledgeable about requirements that I may be unaware of.

From the little info that I've learned, it seems like a 1350va or 1500va unit might be right. I don't know if 1500va would be overkill.

Both of the units I was looking at are on this page:

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Battery-Protector-BackUPS-BX1350M/dp/B06VY6FXMM/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=...

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Hi Angelo,

I would say with UPSs it's always better to go have a unit bigger than it needs to be for future expansion. 

The link below is a rough guide on the information provided: 

https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/tools/ups_selector/home/load/recommendations?power=700&deviceTypes=mo...

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-Gavan