UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

I want to buy a UPS (
Uninterruptible power supply). All I want it for is my computer, monitor, and maybe my modem and router. I don't know hat brads are good or what VA I will need. Here is the equipment I have. Thanks in advance for any help on this topic.

Power Supply: http://aspireusa.net/product.php?pid=18&xcSID=34743846341d0973d5f353914250925e
Monitor: http://www.kdsusa.com/product_details.asp?prod=74&sub=c
Modem: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/sb4200/
Router: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wr850g/

Posts: 183 · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:36 pm Post subject:

Go to apcc.com

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:07 pm Post subject:

It gave me results around 650 and 725 VA, so I guess I should get upper 700 to be carefull, I was thinking of this http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16842102010 Tell me what you think please.

Posts: 183 · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:17 pm Post subject:

I didn't look at the specs of your system, but if you used their online analysis tool and it says you need upper 700s then this 800-something unit will fit the bill.

Does that 700+ include your printer, cable/dsl modem, router, etc? (Not all of your devices need to be connected to this device.)

See if all outlets are powered in a blackout. Some of them are probably surge protected only. Look at the specs to see if it has enough powered outlets for your needs.

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 1:50 am Post subject:

Well, my router and Cable modem are so far from my pc that it is kinda hard for them to be on the same thing, and I don't care at all about my printer. All I want is for my pc to not restart.

Posts: 15 · Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 3:08 pm Post subject:

I think that putting the router and cable modem on the UPS would be as important as putting your PC and components on it. If your put the modem and router on the UPS then you will also have uninterrupted internet and Vonage service.

Posts: 4 · New Forum Member Joined: May 02, 2005 Posts: 4

I may be a little late on this reply, but I would stick with the brand APC. If you don't mind spending money, the Smart-UPS line is a very good line of UPS.

I have seen other brands do very strange things. Some cannot handle a lightening or surge hit. I have seen TrippLites actually increase voltage output when transferring to battery because a surge had damaged something on the inside of them.

You may not have any issues with that Cyberpower thing, but I just don't trust them. Anyway, that's my 2 cents.

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I had trouble with a Cyperpower hooked up to my Linksys router. Caused packet loss.

Posts: 18 · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:12 am Post subject:

Anonymous wrote:

Well, my router and Cable modem are so far from my pc that it is kinda hard for them to be on the same thing, and I don't care at all about my printer. All I want is for my pc to not restart.

Use an extension cord if you have to.

I agree with the previous poster, your router/modem/VoIP device and in my case my multi line phone are on the UPS
Most multi line phones with soft line switches do not work in the even of a power outage, only if the line buttons go click will line two ring when they lose power.

Also APC is the most widely recognized as the industry leader, not to say they don't fail but it is a more reliable company.

P.S. If all you are worried about is saving the PC from shutting down don't plug in the monitor and power off the PC with the switch on the front of the unit if you have to.

Posts: 3 · New Forum Member Joined: Aug 25, 2005 Posts: 3

If you need it only for the networking equipment then I would get a Belkin F6C550-AVR and put the other equipment on a good surge suppressor, I only have my modem, router and VOIP adapter on the UPS cause all I really need is the phone during power outages, I'm told it will last more than 2 hours in this setup. I would use a separate UPS for the computer though, cause they draw a lot of power. Got the info and bought a power kit from [ADMIN EDIT LINK - PLEASE READ THE FORUM RULES REGARDING LINKING] .

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[quote="Anonymous"]I want to buy a UPS (
Uninterruptible power supply). All I want it for is my computer, monitor, and maybe my modem and router. I don't know hat brads are good or what VA I will need. Here is the equipment I have. Thanks in advance for any help on this topic.

Power Supply: http://aspireusa.net/product.php?pid=18&xcSID=34743846341d0973d5f353914250925e
Monitor: http://www.kdsusa.com/product_details.asp?prod=74&sub=c
Modem: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/sb4200/
Router: [url]http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wr850g/[/url