UPS recommendations

[Donut417]

I recently picked up a NAS and Switch for my Plex setup + for mass network storage. Anyway Id like to put the Switch and NAS at least on a UPS. Im not sure what id be looking for in terms of load and such. I dont want to spend much money, like $50 ish max. But Im open to any suggestions. I know Im going to have a Qnap NAS, an 8 port gigabit switch. Probably have my network TV tuner plugged in as well on a non-battery port oh and my laptop, which I use for the transcoding part of Plex, but it has a built in battery. Im not looking for any ridiculous battery times either. I figure 5 mins ish. My other issue is what type of UPS. My PC has a line interactive unit, bought this because of power surges. HOWEVER, discovered a few months ago that was caused by a loose wire leading from the power poles outside to our home. That has been repaired and I have not had any issues. So I would assume a cheaper unit would be fine? 

[Skiiwee29]

12 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

I recently picked up a NAS and Switch for my Plex setup + for mass network storage. Anyway Id like to put the Switch and NAS at least on a UPS. Im not sure what id be looking for in terms of load and such. I dont want to spend much money, like $50 ish max. But Im open to any suggestions. I know Im going to have a Qnap NAS, an 8 port gigabit switch. Probably have my network TV tuner plugged in as well on a non-battery port oh and my laptop, which I use for the transcoding part of Plex, but it has a built in battery. Im not looking for any ridiculous battery times either. I figure 5 mins ish. My other issue is what type of UPS. My PC has a line interactive unit, bought this because of power surges. HOWEVER, discovered a few months ago that was caused by a loose wire leading from the power poles outside to our home. That has been repaired and I have not had any issues. So I would assume a cheaper unit would be fine? 

This is the one I personally use and it came in handy on Easter morning during a 3hr long power outage during work since I work from home. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FBK3QK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Granted, its quite overkill for you and your needs, but for me its perfect as it gives me `5hrs of run time for my LTE modem and monitors and laptop for work since I work from home and its an hour drive to the office. 

 

Something like this would probably be perfect for you, a Surge protector with a small battery back up for you.

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Interactive-Ultra-Compact-AVR700U/dp/B0043WJDG8/ref=pd_day0_hl_23_4/144-4495787-2344335?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0043WJDG8&pd_rd_r=a95a6810-76a0-11e9-8772-d5659328fe72&pd_rd_w=W7SwN&pd_rd_wg=PJefA&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=JQ6MA2NR1SH08JN3QRG2&psc=1&refRID=JQ6MA2NR1SH08JN3QRG2