What's the minimum UPS wattage i need for a 19" monitor and an athlon system?

[llc00ljoel]

hey guys,
i'm in the market for a UPS...need a cheap one...i don't need one that keeps me up for 30 minutes or anything...just something enuff to last me about 5 mins during an outtage or brownout...any suggestions on what kind and where i should get one?

thanks in advance guys,

 

[piku]

http://www.apc.com

Enough said. Find one you need there then find it for cheap at a website or Staples or someplace.

 

[Vegito]

http://www.meci.com/results.cgi?series+Uninterruptible%20Power%20Supplies

The SU1400, I order 6 of theses, they're the APC, regular 600+, MECI has it for 1/2 price,

UPS ground from Ohio to CT was 18 bucks.

Very nice, has smart slot for future connection

 

[Vegito]

BTW, for that price, I have 2 per system

1 UPS for CPU
1 UPS for the monitors
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At least 45 minute of power or more. I tested up to 1 hr on light loads.

 

[llc00ljoel]

damn, these things are kinda pricy! forcesho, do u think a 280 VA is enuff to keep an athlon system with a 19" monitor for about 2 mins?

 

[Aboroth]

I got a really nice Belkin 525VA on sale at Office Depot for $99. I don't know if that was a nationwide thing though, but it is still going on near my house.
I use it to keep my main computer and another that is soon-to-be-a Linux server on during short power outages. I never have power outages that last longer than 5 minutes, so I never consider an UPS that is more than $110 with tax (or shipping).

 

[MWink]

Get an APC! That is a must. Also, 500 should be enough since my 650 is at 50% with an Athlon and 17" monitor. I know someone with a K6-2 500 and 19" monitor who has an APC PowerCell 200. I do not reccommend that but it could keep it running. Though it was constantly beeping. Note: Don't get APC PowerCell.

 

[llc00ljoel]

just got this

http://www.egghead.com/category/inv/00000304/03040145.htm

seems like a decent deal at $49 right? (shipping is brutal at $16)...it aint' an APC but its 500...but my friend has a lower VA rated one, and he's happy with his...

 

[HepDude]

I definitely have the answer for you:

www.outpost.com

then put "CyperPower" into the search field.

$79.99 for 700VA and includes shutdown software (recently came down $20 in price).

 

[llc00ljoel]

great deal hepdude...maybe u should post it on the hotdeals forum...its not brand name, but the same specs on a diff brand cost a good 50 more

 

[Lore]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=188304

Check that out - Exide Electronics (Now called PowerWare) 1000va (670watt) UPS for $129 + shipping. The comparable UPS by APC will cost you in the $420 + range!