High end system, what APC do you suggest?

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

Hi,
I need an UPS for this system.

Monitor LCD 24" (110W max)
Intel I7 970
GTX480
2x high rpm sata

what is the correct ups for my system?

I think that a 800VA is not enough. What do you suggest?

Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-29

Hi sblantipodi,

I have a new PC/monitor set-up similar to yours, and am using a new Back-UPS ES 750(VA)/450 Watts. The downloaded and active Power Chute (v2.2) Personal Edition GUI monitor says my PC Intel i7 980 with 2 running Hard Drives (RAID1), and 25.5 LCD monitor are drawing approx. 108/112 watts of a potential draw of 450 via the APC UPS, with 15/17 minutes expected runtime available on UPS only if utility power fails. And, the Power Chute monitor says I can still connect more equipment to my battery backup (UPS).

You should have lots of "wiggle room" with an 800VA UPS.

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Anonymous user · ‎2021-06-29

Hi sblantipodi,

I have a new PC/monitor set-up similar to yours, and am using a new Back-UPS ES 750(VA)/450 Watts. The downloaded and active Power Chute (v2.2) Personal Edition GUI monitor says my PC Intel i7 980 with 2 running Hard Drives (RAID1), and 25.5 LCD monitor are drawing approx. 108/112 watts of a potential draw of 450 via the APC UPS, with 15/17 minutes expected runtime available on UPS only if utility power fails. And, the Power Chute monitor says I can still connect more equipment to my battery backup (UPS).

You should have lots of "wiggle room" with an 800VA UPS.

High end system, what APC do you suggest?

High end system, what APC do you suggest?

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