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  • iwantchixx
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    • Oct 2002
    • 12860
    #1

    Backup UPS questions..

    I am considering buying a backup UPS since I live ina very lighting prone area that tends to have the pwoer knocked out a lot during storms.

    I would need one that could run the PC with a dual monitor setup, modem, network hub, external HDD and a USB hub for at least 20 minutes should the power kick off then save the open docs and shut down on it's own.

    What would you guys reccomend?
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    • Stallion
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      • Jan 2001
      • 6632
      #2
      try the APC Backups XS 800 or the 500. I have one on each computer in my home office.
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        • Janet Reno
          Registered User
          • Oct 2002
          • 167
          #3
          find a good quality APC SmartUPS

          http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=165

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            • Robx
              Confirmed User
              • Nov 2004
              • 357
              #4
              A battery backup is a good idea.

              However, take a bunch of pictures and talk with your insurance agent. If something (not just a surge) goes wrong and destroys your computers, make sure that you're going to get the money back from your insurance company.

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                • iwantchixx
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                  • Oct 2002
                  • 12860
                  #5
                  thanks guys, looks like I need the 1000 for my setup.

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                    • SinisterStudios
                      Confirmed User
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 3087
                      #6
                      For your setup i wouldnt go with anything smaller than 1kva or 1000va. There are alot of nice APC units out ther that should handle the uptime you desire. I have 2 2.5kva units in my office to handle our equiptment, both APC pro units
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                        • MickeyG
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                          • May 2004
                          • 4134
                          #7
                          I have two of these but one would be plenty for you.

                          http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1051826239331

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                            • iwantchixx
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                              • Oct 2002
                              • 12860
                              #8
                              That's not a bad price at all. Thanks. They sell those locally as well at Future Shop.

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                                • DutchTeenCash
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                                  • Feb 2003
                                  • 21684
                                  #9
                                  check apc they have a nice tool online to work with, you just gotta tell what and how long and theyll tell you which one.

                                  Small ones 500-600VA are like not even a 100, the smart ones have dailup so when power is down you can get the ups to call your cell etc.

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                                    • DutchTeenCash
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                                      • Feb 2003
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                                      #10
                                      thats the smart ups Ive got

                                      http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1051826245432

                                      whats nice it has the dailup but also shut down applications and eventually your pc bit by bit, can even save PSD files etc, monitor voltages etc, but its pricey...

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                                        • Janet Reno
                                          Registered User
                                          • Oct 2002
                                          • 167
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by iwantchixx
                                          That's not a bad price at all. Thanks. They sell those locally as well at Future Shop.
                                          this things weigh a ton so prepare to pay hefty shipping fees if you cannot find them local

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                                            • DutchTeenCash
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                                              • Feb 2003
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                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by Janet Reno
                                              this things weigh a ton so prepare to pay hefty shipping fees if you cannot find them local
                                              yeah get them locally also if the battery dies youll need to get a new one, so make sure you got a brand that enables exchanging batteries. APC does.

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                                                • iwantchixx
                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                  • Oct 2002
                                                  • 12860
                                                  #13
                                                  my buddy got one from some rummage sale online. It's capable of his entire network for a few hours. it has it's own breaker panel for cripe sakes. He runs about 7 pc and mulitple monitors with it, the network gear, phone systems, even some lights in the house.

                                                  The thing is massive. As big as a SOHO case.

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