UPS

[pcslookout]

Looking to power about 300 to 400 watts for 2 to 5 minutes with a UPS so I will have enough time to shutdown during a power outage. What brands do you recommend?

 

[UsandThem]

It depends on your system specs, especially the PSU model.

Without posting details in your posts, it's tough to give a correct answer.

Kind of like this post:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2475671&highlight=

 

[bruceb]

I only use APC Brand UPS units ... prices are reasonable depending on capacity.
And sometimes, you can get a good deal on them.

 

[pcslookout]

It depends on your system specs, especially the PSU model.

Without posting details in your posts, it's tough to give a correct answer.

i5 2500k
Geforce GTX 770 4 GB
8 GB of ram
Three Hard Drives and one SSD
550 watt power supply

 

[UsandThem]

i5 2500k
Geforce GTX 770 4 GB
8 GB of ram
Three Hard Drives and one SSD
550 watt power supply

There are many different 550w PSUs. Is it active PFC? Need details.

 

[pcslookout]

There are many different 550w PSUs. Is it active PFC? Need details.

Not sure sorry.

 

[UsandThem]

Not sure sorry.

OK.

 

[corkyg]

You won't go wrong with APC.