ups First Time Getting UPS

BraydenD · March 8

Hello,

I'm looking into getting a UPS. I've heard a lot about them, but have never owned one or really researched more than today. I built a new computer and figured i should take care of it.

My PCs Specs

7800x3d

4070ti Super

1050W PSU

Two/three monitors

I also like the idea of having it in case of power outage to charge phones etc.

I cant really afford to spend a lot of money on a UPS at the moment (Preferably under 250$) but there is a little wiggle room.

From what I've looked into, my top choice is the "CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS System, 1500VA/1000W," (https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/pfc-sinewave/cp1500pfclcd/). However everything online has given me 20 different opinions on each brand and their reliability and am looking for help.

Is this a good choice? Any better choices, recommendations, or stuff to look into?

Thanks in Advance.

Brayden

m1lk3y · March 8

It's definitely not a bad UPS. I basically have the APC equivalent for power consumption and it's come in handy quite a few times already since I've lost power and was able to shut my PC down normally. I did a lot of research (probably ran into the same dilemma too) when I bought mine and just elected to go with the APC brand, although I don't think either one is a bad choice.

GuiltySpark_ · March 8

3 hours ago, BraydenD said:

my top choice is the "CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS System, 1500VA/1000W,"

I have that exact model, quite happy with it.

3 hours ago, BraydenD said:

I also like the idea of having it in case of power outage to charge phones etc.

Keep in mind, a UPS's job isn't to run your electronics when there is no power for extended periods of time, its to prevent damage due to power loss so you can safely shut down equipment and ride out small dips. If you need extended runtime with no mains power you need a generator.