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iwantchixx · 06-29-2005, 02:14 PM

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?

Stallion · 06-29-2005, 02:20 PM

try the APC Backups XS 800 or the 500. I have one on each computer in my home office.

Janet Reno · 06-29-2005, 02:21 PM

find a good quality APC SmartUPS

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

Robx · 06-29-2005, 02:36 PM

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.

iwantchixx · 06-29-2005, 02:41 PM

thanks guys, looks like I need the 1000 for my setup.

SinisterStudios · 06-29-2005, 03:36 PM

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

MickeyG · 06-29-2005, 03:48 PM

I have two of these but one would be plenty for you.

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

iwantchixx · 06-29-2005, 03:54 PM

That's not a bad price at all. Thanks. They sell those locally as well at Future Shop.

DutchTeenCash · 06-29-2005, 04:02 PM

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.

DutchTeenCash · 06-29-2005, 04:04 PM

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...

Janet Reno · 06-29-2005, 04:07 PM

Quote:

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

DutchTeenCash · 06-29-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

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.

iwantchixx · 06-29-2005, 04:42 PM

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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06-29-2005, 02:21 PM	#3
Janet Reno Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 167	find a good quality APC SmartUPS http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=165

06-29-2005, 02:41 PM	#5
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	thanks guys, looks like I need the 1000 for my setup.

06-29-2005, 03:48 PM	#7
MickeyG Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,134	I have two of these but one would be plenty for you. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1051826239331

06-29-2005, 03:54 PM	#8
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	That's not a bad price at all. Thanks. They sell those locally as well at Future Shop.

06-29-2005, 04:04 PM	#10
DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	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... __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

06-29-2005, 04:42 PM	#13
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	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.