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Posted: ‎2021-06-29 07:13 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-21 03:04 AM

UPS for gaming system?

Hello. I was hoping for some help selecting a UPS for a gaming system. My computer is an Intel i5 3570 running Windows 7 with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 video card and four hard drives (1 SSD, 1 external USB, 2 internal about 7500 rpm). I have a Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850 watt PSU with active PFC, so maybe I need a true sine wave UPS?

I live in the city, so my power is pretty consistent. I am just looking for something to protect my computer from power anomalies that gives me 2-4 minutes to shut it down if needed. I would prefer to not spend a lot of money on this.
Here are my Kill-a-watt readings:

Computer off (monitor, modem, external USB drive, speakers) = 27 watts
Computer boot up = 170-207 watts
Computer idle/ internet usage = 130-140 watts
Maximum (when playing a game) = 300-330 watts.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

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Posted: ‎2021-06-29 07:13 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-21 03:04 AM

Second link should be:
http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SMT750&total_watts=50

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Posted: ‎2021-06-29 07:13 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-21 03:04 AM

I would suggest the SMC1000. It is a little pricey however it's the smallest Pure Sine Save we make. We do make a smt750 however it's a little more expensive as the SMT's are technically a higher level unit.


http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SMC1000&total_watts=50
http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SMT750&total_watts=50

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