Power Questions

darkside1016 · 11-02-05, 10:09 AM

Ok, what UPS (Back-Up Power Supply) ratings could someone recommend to a about a 500W power supply in my computer, I know I am using at least 375W on the PS.
I also have a large Trinitron 21" CRT

but I'm guessing I don't even want to plug that in at all, too much power drain, but I don't know. I could however grab another monitor, 15" Sony LCD.

What power ratings on a back-up supply could I look for.
For example:
725VA and 450W, is it correct to look for a supply that matches your computers power supply?

Also I plan on using this same back-up on my newer rig when I get all the parts, it's in my SIG, so take a look.

Sleepy_Steve · 11-02-05, 10:57 AM

1) always plan for the max power you will ever use
2) alow it to get a full charge before plugging the comp into it
3) dont plug a lazer jet printer into it if you are already close to it's limmit
4) i LOVE my APC 1500 VA... keeps my network hardware, 3 comps, and 2 laptops humming 24/7 when im home.

... oh, and if you plan to hook up multiple rigs, i think at least 1000 VA is in order... but if you plan to plug in some CRT's i duno... they draw a lot more juce than my LCD's

I also forget where i found some chart that showed me watage to VA ratings and such, which was very helpfull in finding out what would fit my needs best.

*Note* ever consider dual monitors? and just keep the 15" lcd on the UPS?.. and let the CRT go black when you have power issues?

g0dM@n · 11-02-05, 11:02 AM

I have a question... although it sounds newbish. A UPS protects against surge, and just provides extra juice during outages, correct? Well, if I don't are about not having a PC during a blackout, and all I want it PROTECTION for my devices to not be killed during a surge or something, then is a surge protector enough?

So many people have UPSs, but I don't see why since I rarely get a blackout.

< Sorry for the threadjack, but I may actually be interested in a UPS too >

darkside1016 · 11-02-05, 11:04 AM

Dual-Mon is not an option, room is too small for a 21" allready, and I have a small desk, try and find that chart for me will you.
How much was that APC 1500 VA, I have a 350VA, but I allready know it probally won't save my computer alone.

darkside1016 · 11-02-05, 11:51 AM

I've narrowed it down to this. Anyone have any notes or opinions on it to add?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16842107113

It's 700 watts for the price of like 450 if you get APC, however you pay extra for APC's customer support...but I'm not worried.

I wonder if I can run my 21" monitor on it...

darkside1016 · 11-03-05, 12:06 PM

Newegg has the X1800XT now so I will be purchasing pretty soon.
Is a FSP 550W power supply big enough? Also is a 700W back-up UPS large enough to run it with my monitor.

bchur83 · 11-03-05, 12:18 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16842102011

I currently have that one running my main rig in my sig. 3x LCD monitors, and the tower are hooked up to it. It shows a load of 44% with my system at load. It will last almost 45 min.

11-02-05, 10:09 AM	Thread Starter #1
darkside1016 Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Power Questions Ok, what UPS (Back-Up Power Supply) ratings could someone recommend to a about a 500W power supply in my computer, I know I am using at least 375W on the PS. I also have a large Trinitron 21" CRT but I'm guessing I don't even want to plug that in at all, too much power drain, but I don't know. I could however grab another monitor, 15" Sony LCD. What power ratings on a back-up supply could I look for. For example: 725VA and 450W, is it correct to look for a supply that matches your computers power supply? Also I plan on using this same back-up on my newer rig when I get all the parts, it's in my SIG, so take a look. __________________ PC P&C 850W 1000VAC 700W Back-Up UPS Giga GA-EP35-DS3P @ 500FS CoolerMaster RC-690 w/ 4 Vantec Tornados Intel Core 2 E8400 @ 4Ghz ATi HD5770's 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2-1000 ( 5-5-5-15 ) 74GB Raptor ( Vista Ultimate x64 ) 2x320GB Seagate 7200.10 ( RAID0 Applications ) Creative X-Fi Ultrasone S-Logic Headphones
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11-02-05, 10:57 AM	#2
Sleepy_Steve Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VT... or MD	1) always plan for the max power you will ever use 2) alow it to get a full charge before plugging the comp into it 3) dont plug a lazer jet printer into it if you are already close to it's limmit 4) i LOVE my APC 1500 VA... keeps my network hardware, 3 comps, and 2 laptops humming 24/7 when im home. ... oh, and if you plan to hook up multiple rigs, i think at least 1000 VA is in order... but if you plan to plug in some CRT's i duno... they draw a lot more juce than my LCD's I also forget where i found some chart that showed me watage to VA ratings and such, which was very helpfull in finding out what would fit my needs best. Note ever consider dual monitors? and just keep the 15" lcd on the UPS?.. and let the CRT go black when you have power issues? __________________ CPU i7-2600 Cooling CM 212+ w/ 2 fans RAM 4x4gb G.Skill DDR3 1333 Video 9800GT & 8600GT Storage 1TB Raid0 system & 2TB storage HEAT
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11-02-05, 11:02 AM	#3
g0dM@n Inactive Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 20mi W of NYCity, USA	I have a question... although it sounds newbish. A UPS protects against surge, and just provides extra juice during outages, correct? Well, if I don't are about not having a PC during a blackout, and all I want it PROTECTION for my devices to not be killed during a surge or something, then is a surge protector enough? So many people have UPSs, but I don't see why since I rarely get a blackout. < Sorry for the threadjack, but I may actually be interested in a UPS too > __________________ ASUS Crosshair V Water \| FX-8150 Enzotech Sapphire CPU block \| 8GB Mushkin 2133 \| 6970 2GB \| 240GB OCZ Vertex 3 \| SB X-Fi Elite Pro \| Corsair 520W Modular \| 3x 26" Asus VW266H Eyefinity 5760x1200 \| DDC pump with petra top @ 18w, Thermochill HE 120.3 w/ 3x120x38mm Deltas 152cfm on controller \| Xbox 360 Gamertag: g0dMAn114 My Heatware (1000+ flawless) IHS Removal TutorialHotFlashing TutorialDFI NF4 UTT ProblemsFunny-ChuckNorrisFactsCustom RAM Cooler nightelph: I wanted to play so bad last night but I was OC'ing my video card.
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11-02-05, 11:04 AM	Thread Starter #4
darkside1016 Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Dual-Mon is not an option, room is too small for a 21" allready, and I have a small desk, try and find that chart for me will you. How much was that APC 1500 VA, I have a 350VA, but I allready know it probally won't save my computer alone. __________________ PC P&C 850W 1000VAC 700W Back-Up UPS Giga GA-EP35-DS3P @ 500FS CoolerMaster RC-690 w/ 4 Vantec Tornados Intel Core 2 E8400 @ 4Ghz ATi HD5770's 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2-1000 ( 5-5-5-15 ) 74GB Raptor ( Vista Ultimate x64 ) 2x320GB Seagate 7200.10 ( RAID0 Applications ) Creative X-Fi Ultrasone S-Logic Headphones
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11-02-05, 11:51 AM	Thread Starter #5
darkside1016 Member Join Date: Aug 2005	I've narrowed it down to this. Anyone have any notes or opinions on it to add? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16842107113 It's 700 watts for the price of like 450 if you get APC, however you pay extra for APC's customer support...but I'm not worried. I wonder if I can run my 21" monitor on it... __________________ PC P&C 850W 1000VAC 700W Back-Up UPS Giga GA-EP35-DS3P @ 500FS CoolerMaster RC-690 w/ 4 Vantec Tornados Intel Core 2 E8400 @ 4Ghz ATi HD5770's 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2-1000 ( 5-5-5-15 ) 74GB Raptor ( Vista Ultimate x64 ) 2x320GB Seagate 7200.10 ( RAID0 Applications ) Creative X-Fi Ultrasone S-Logic Headphones Last edited by darkside1016; 11-03-05 at 12:04 PM.
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11-03-05, 12:06 PM	Thread Starter #6
darkside1016 Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Newegg has the X1800XT now so I will be purchasing pretty soon. Is a FSP 550W power supply big enough? Also is a 700W back-up UPS large enough to run it with my monitor. __________________ PC P&C 850W 1000VAC 700W Back-Up UPS Giga GA-EP35-DS3P @ 500FS CoolerMaster RC-690 w/ 4 Vantec Tornados Intel Core 2 E8400 @ 4Ghz ATi HD5770's 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2-1000 ( 5-5-5-15 ) 74GB Raptor ( Vista Ultimate x64 ) 2x320GB Seagate 7200.10 ( RAID0 Applications ) Creative X-Fi Ultrasone S-Logic Headphones
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11-03-05, 12:18 PM	#7
bchur83 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16842102011 I currently have that one running my main rig in my sig. 3x LCD monitors, and the tower are hooked up to it. It shows a load of 44% with my system at load. It will last almost 45 min. __________________ Main Rig: Asus P8Z68 Pro Gen3 * Core i7 2600K @ 4.4Ghz * 8GB (2x 4GB) Mushkin Blackline PC3-1600 * GeForce GTX 560TI 448 1280MB * 6TB Storage * LG BD/RW * Lian-Li PC-V2000B * Dell 24" 2407FPW & Asus 24" VS248H Backup Rig: Gigabyte EP45-UD3P * C2Q Q9400 @ 3.2Ghz * 4GB (2x 2GB) G-Skill PC2-8000 * Sapphire Radeon 4870 512MB * 320GB Storage * Samsung SH-S203N DVD+/-RW * Apex Full Tower Case * 2x Dell 19" LCD HTPC: Abit IP35PRO * C2D E6600 @ Stock * 2GB G-Skill PC6400 * Geforce 8600GT 256MB * 640GB Storage * Lite On 16x DVD-ROM * 55" Samsung 1080p 3D LED LCD via HDMI Media Server: DFI Lanparty UT NF4 Ultra-D * A64 3800+ X2 * 1GB PC3200 * Powercolor X800XL * 14TB Storage * Lite On 16x DVD-RW Heatware
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