Power Protection/UPS

[Towstie]

Does anyone have any experience buying a UPS?

I get a popping in my speaker when someones flips a switch in my house and I read this could be a possible solution to it.

I'm not trying to spend much more than $50, if at all.

I came across this one (below) but it says it's only 257 watts output, my computer sucks much more than that, right? My PSU is a Corsair 600W.

http://www.amazon.com/APC-BE450G-Bac.../dp/B001BTWQDS

But if anyone can point me towards a good UPS at a good price, let me know.

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

You would get about 3 minutes of backup power with that UPS. Plenty long enough to shut the computer down safely. Can't comment on the brand or anything like that though.

[Azuri]

You would get about 3 minutes of backup power with that UPS. Plenty long enough to shut the computer down safely. Can't comment on the brand or anything like that though.

I didn't check your link but APC is good manufacture of UPS. I use one myself quite a bit larger of course and it gives me a full 18 minutes to shut down. If that one suits your needs then that brand name is fine.

[Mashpotaters]

Do you have your speaker plugged into a wall outlet or something? If it's plugged into a surge protector along with your PC wouldn't the PC also be doing something when the switch is flipped.

For what you want it for, I think you would be fine with the cheapest UPS you can find since you only really want it for the uninterrupted power part.

[Unkownlight]

This is the one i bought a long time ago, 2/12/2011

newegg com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102048

CyberPower Intelligent LCD Series GreenPower UPS CP1500AVRLCD 1500VA 900W 8 Outlets UPS

about 10 blackouts so far and it lasts my system for about 20-30min

I5 2500k oced to 4.5ghz
32gb ram
6950 gfx
2 HDDs, and 1 SSD
1 LCD monitor, 1 CRT monitor
the modem for internet
the router
the network HUB
2 60w CFLs
my 5.1 speakers
my 9 fans in my case

Right now it says im using 297w, with a time of 29min without power

This UPS came in handy during storm sandy, used it for keep my cell phone changed so i can listen and watch the news, lasted all of the 5 days we didn't have power, was also used for light once in a while during sandy.

[Towstie]

I have a mini power strip with 4 plugs on it. Computer, speakers and both monitors plugged into it. I don't know why the speakers are the only ones that do anything.

But I really just wanted it for the uninterrupted power supply, the battery aspect would be a nice addition, but not necessary, I don't leave my computer on during bad storms.

[chazus]

But I really just wanted it for the uninterrupted power supply

the battery aspect would be a nice addition

These are the same thing.

"Uninterruptable Power Supply" Literally means... power cannot be interrupted by external failure.

The only thing a UPS does over a surge protector is provide the power during an outage.

[Towstie]

These are the same thing.

"Uninterruptable Power Supply" Literally means... power cannot be interrupted by external failure.

The only thing a UPS does over a surge protector is provide the power during an outage.

Ahhh I meant the power line conditioning. I want it for the transition of "dirty" to "clean" power.