UPS for my pc

[Zach's Tech Tips]

hey Linus community I am building a new pc and my neighbour recommended that I show get a UPS. But I'm not sure how much power I need it to have to power my rig

Here's the rig

CPU

Intel core i7 5820k at 4.0ghz

Motherboard

Msi x99s sli plus

RAM

gskill ripjaws 4x4gb ram at 2400mhz

GPU

gigabyte wind force gtx980

Case

Corsair 780t red and black

Storage

1tb seagte barracuda, Samsung Evo 250gb

PSU

evga supernova 750w

Display(s)

samsung 28" 4k monitor

Cooling

corsair h100i/5 fans

Would this one be enough to power my rig for at least 2 mins?

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17582&cPath=334

Thanks

Wolffangs147

[spenser_l]

PC Partpicker puts your build at around 101W(idle) to 430W-450W (load) usage, and given the graph from the UPS you posted, you would have about 2 minutes under load. This doesn't include powering displays/peripherals, but I assume those would be rather negligible compared to your PC.

 

Keep in mind I don't have any first hand experience with UPS devices, just thought I'd send a reply.

[Zach's Tech Tips]

PC Partpicker puts your build at around 101W(idle) to 430W-450W (load) usage, and given the graph from the UPS you posted, you would have about 2 minutes under load. This doesn't include powering displays/peripherals, but I assume those would be rather negligible compared to your PC.

 

Keep in mind I don't have any first hand experience with UPS devices, just thought I'd send a reply.

Could you post. That pcpartpicker link plz

Thanks

[QueenDemetria]

Never used a Eaton UPS before, but I personally like APC. For your set up, the APC Back-UPS Pro 1300 would work pretty good, since it can supply the max "theoretical" of your system(assuming if your PC actually draws 750w). It give you some headroom as well, so you could have your monitor and probably a small lamp on it(so handy in black outs). Since your computer probably draws less than 500 watts, you could probably power your system for longer than 2 min and have some light in the dark for a while. If you do some more looking around, I would try to avoid Cyber Power(low quality, poor performance, those types of things).

 

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1300G&total_watts=200

[Hoppa]

I've used EATON and now I'm currently using cyberpower.

 

The EATON ones I had were 600W capacity and the batteries lasted about 10 years (I'm still using them but just as a surge protector)

My current PC used over 600W on load so I had to get a different one.

 

The cyberpower one I have has an LCD that displays info about battery %, minutes remaining, voltage, total load (it's pretty handy and good to know)

Quality wise, I'm not too sure about the cyberpower. On paper, it has a slightly slower reaction time (in case of power surge, blackout) comparing to the EATON.

I've experienced a few blackouts, brownouts, and electrical surges during a storm with the cyberpower UPS and it's handled it well so far.

 

For the wattage, I suggest you get a 600W - 850W UPS, this way you can plug monitors, speakers etc along with your PC

Get around a 800W if you plan to put another GPU in your PC

[Zach's Tech Tips]

Never used a Eaton UPS before, but I personally like APC. For your set up, the APC Back-UPS Pro 1300 would work pretty good, since it can supply the max "theoretical" of your system(assuming if your PC actually draws 750w). It give you some headroom as well, so you could have your monitor and probably a small lamp on it(so handy in black outs). Since your computer probably draws less than 500 watts, you could probably power your system for longer than 2 min and have some light in the dark for a while. If you do some more looking around, I would try to avoid Cyber Power(low quality, poor performance, those types of things).

 

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1300G&total_watts=200

I need it to work with Australian plugs. Sorry

[Zach's Tech Tips]

I've used EATON and now I'm currently using cyberpower.

 

The EATON ones I had were 600W capacity and the batteries lasted about 10 years (I'm still using them but just as a surge protector)

My current PC used over 600W on load so I had to get a different one.

 

The cyberpower one I have has an LCD that displays info about battery %, minutes remaining, voltage, total load (it's pretty handy and good to know)

Quality wise, I'm not too sure about the cyberpower. On paper, it has a slightly slower reaction time (in case of power surge, blackout) comparing to the EATON.

I've experienced a few blackouts, brownouts, and electrical surges during a storm with the cyberpower UPS and it's handled it well so far.

 

For the wattage, I suggest you get a 600W - 850W UPS, this way you can plug monitors, speakers etc along with your PC

Get around a 800W if you plan to put another GPU in your PC

I reckon I'll go with the 800w cause I will get a second gpu definitely

Thanks for your advice

[Zach's Tech Tips]

I've used EATON and now I'm currently using cyberpower.

 

The EATON ones I had were 600W capacity and the batteries lasted about 10 years (I'm still using them but just as a surge protector)

My current PC used over 600W on load so I had to get a different one.

 

The cyberpower one I have has an LCD that displays info about battery %, minutes remaining, voltage, total load (it's pretty handy and good to know)

Quality wise, I'm not too sure about the cyberpower. On paper, it has a slightly slower reaction time (in case of power surge, blackout) comparing to the EATON.

I've experienced a few blackouts, brownouts, and electrical surges during a storm with the cyberpower UPS and it's handled it well so far.

 

For the wattage, I suggest you get a 600W - 850W UPS, this way you can plug monitors, speakers etc along with your PC

Get around a 800W if you plan to put another GPU in your PC

Would a 750w ups with 2 gpu's and a monitor be enough?

[spenser_l]

Could you post. That pcpartpicker link plz

Thanks

 

Here you go:  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rqk7ZL

[Hoppa]

Would a 750w ups with 2 gpu's and a monitor be enough?

Yeah should be plenty.

Your system will probably use up around 650W maybe more (depends on overclocking) with SLI

A 750W UPS will allow you to have some headroom for stuff like monitors.

 

Remember, If you're PC is somewhat idling and the power goes out, you'll have plenty of time to turn it off. (up to 40min or so battery time)

Maybe even leave it on until the power comes back on.

My UPS is a 900W and sometimes it says over 50 min of battery when my PC is idling. (when there is no power)

[Zach's Tech Tips]

Yeah should be plenty.

Your system will probably use up around 650W maybe more (depends on overclocking) with SLI

A 750W UPS will allow you to have some headroom for stuff like monitors.

 

Remember, If you're PC is somewhat idling and the power goes out, you'll have plenty of time to turn it off. (up to 40min or so battery time)

Maybe even leave it on until the power comes back on.

My UPS is a 900W and sometimes it says over 50 min of battery when my PC is idling. (when there is no power)

Is that a cyber power one

[Hoppa]

Is that a cyber power one

Yeah my current one is cyberpower, however you can go with whatever brand you want.

I've only had this one for about 2 years and so far so good.

Current version is the CyberPower VALUE1500ELCD

 

EATON is a good brand which I can confirm. (it may be a bit more expensive for the same wattage)