higher quality surge protector/uninterruptible

[RRGT19]

Hi,

Any good high quality surge protector/uninterruptible power supply for the wall?.

Right now I'm using this one:

https://www.amazon.com/APC-6-Outlet-Protector-SurgeArrest-P6B/dp/B0002RSPE4/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1491420452&sr=8-17&keywords=apc+surge+protector

but, it's causing electrical issues with my GPU.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Do you want a surge protector or ups. A good ups will be in the 100-200 dollar range. 

[Doramius]

That's only an 840 joule Surge Protector.  If using a surge protector with a full computer setup, I'd be running 1600-2000, or higher, joule rating.  If you're going with a UPS, for small systems I'd recommend 1200-1500VA rating.  However, my regular desktop, with a 1000W PSU, has a higher end video card and 4x 24" monitors connected.  I run a 2800VA UPS on that system alone since it also has speakers and other devices connected in the surge suppression only section of the UPS.  Treat Joules very closely to wattage, and give yourself 20% overage in rating for peak draw.  You need to identify wattage of ALL equipment plugged into the Surge Protector/UPS and provide that 20% overage for peak.

[RRGT19]

18 hours ago, Doramius said:

That's only an 840 joule Surge Protector.  If using a surge protector with a full computer setup, I'd be running 1600-2000, or higher, joule rating.  If you're going with a UPS, for small systems I'd recommend 1200-1500VA rating.  However, my regular desktop, with a 1000W PSU, has a higher end video card and 4x 24" monitors connected.  I run a 2800VA UPS on that system alone since it also has speakers and other devices connected in the surge suppression only section of the UPS.  Treat Joules very closely to wattage, and give yourself 20% overage in rating for peak draw.  You need to identify wattage of ALL equipment plugged into the Surge Protector/UPS and provide that 20% overage for peak.

I don't have any method to calculate that on my PC. I just need to buy something quickly.

[Doramius]

This is my personal formula, and it isn't a widely used standard practice in industry (nor is it using any standard naming convention other than to provide understanding of the equation). However, it fits most any home situation, and should keep you out of trouble.  

 

PSU wattage [PSUW] + total Wattage of additional connected devices [CD_n+_nW] = Attached Device Total Wattage [DTW]
DTW x .25 = Peak Overage compensation [POW]

 

DTW + POW = minimum wattage/joule rating

IE: 

850W PSU
100W LCD
45W lamp
80W speakers

850 + 100 + 45 + 80 = 1075W

1075 x .25 = 269W (rounded up)
1075 + 269W = 1344W 

 

1344 is the minimum wattage or joule rating you'd want for the listed setup.  My 2800VA UPS is rated at 1400W and would be a fit for this scenario.  

 

[W-L]

On 4/5/2017 at 3:37 PM, RodoGodo19 said:

Hi,

Any good high quality surge protector/uninterruptible power supply for the wall?.

Right now I'm using this one:

https://www.amazon.com/APC-6-Outlet-Protector-SurgeArrest-P6B/dp/B0002RSPE4/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1491420452&sr=8-17&keywords=apc+surge+protector

but, it's causing electrical issues with my GPU.

As said they are two different things, if you want a UPS what are your system spec we can determine what your requirements will be. For a surge protector as said that is a pretty basic unit my go to recommendation is this one:

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Protection-SurgeArrest-Performance-P11VT3/dp/B0012YLTR6/ref=pd_sim_23_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0012YLTR6&pd_rd_r=WC40T11SPT71A67EGEFG&pd_rd_w=lOSr7&pd_rd_wg=MrvA7&psc=1&refRID=WC40T11SPT71A67EGEFG

[RRGT19]

On 4/6/2017 at 3:47 PM, Doramius said:

This is my personal formula, and it isn't a widely used standard practice in industry (nor is it using any standard naming convention other than to provide understanding of the equation). However, it fits most any home situation, and should keep you out of trouble.  

 

PSU wattage [PSUW] + total Wattage of additional connected devices [CD_n+_nW] = Attached Device Total Wattage [DTW]
DTW x .25 = Peak Overage compensation [POW]

 

DTW + POW = minimum wattage/joule rating

IE: 

850W PSU
100W LCD
45W lamp
80W speakers

850 + 100 + 45 + 80 = 1075W

1075 x .25 = 269W (rounded up)
1075 + 269W = 1344W 

 

1344 is the minimum wattage or joule rating you'd want for the listed setup.  My 2800VA UPS is rated at 1400W and would be a fit for this scenario.  

 

 

16 hours ago, W-L said:

As said they are two different things, if you want a UPS what are your system spec we can determine what your requirements will be. For a surge protector as said that is a pretty basic unit my go to recommendation is this one:

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Protection-SurgeArrest-Performance-P11VT3/dp/B0012YLTR6/ref=pd_sim_23_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0012YLTR6&pd_rd_r=WC40T11SPT71A67EGEFG&pd_rd_w=lOSr7&pd_rd_wg=MrvA7&psc=1&refRID=WC40T11SPT71A67EGEFG

 

I need help to buy something better.

 

My pc is:

i7-7700 non-k

16gb

2x hdd 3.5"

1x m2 drive 960 evo

evga 850 g3

gtx1080ti

dell monitor 24" 1080p

 

so, which one do you recommend me?, future proof too, I don't know if I will add more stuff to my pc later

[W-L]

5 minutes ago, RodoGodo19 said:

-SNIP-

Your system won't draw more than 550W at full load so having a UPS right around the 700W range would be more than adequate with enough overhead for your periperhals and networking equipment.

 

Something like theses would be a good option for your needs, with some extra for more hardware:

https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/product/ups/cp1350pfclcd/

http://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/APC-Back-UPS-Pro-BX1350M-Compact-Tower-1350VA-AVR-LCD-120V/P-BX1350M