Need a UPS that can supply upto 500W

[Tachyon1986]

Hi guys,

I recently installed a MSI Geforce 560Ti TwinFrozr-II card. My rig uses a Corsair VX450W as the PSU. Now, when I'm doing some intensive gaming and the GPU gets worked up , my UPS starts beeping like crazy! Alt-Tabbing back to the desktop slows down the GPU and the UPS stops beeping.

Apparently, my UPS (an APC 650VA) can only provide upto 390W. With this new GPU , my PSU is consuming more than that.

Can anyone recommend a good UPS that can provide upto 500w?

-Thanks in advance

[Sam]

you need a APC 800Va or Numeric 1Kva UPS. total power draw is close to 400W. & i guess the UPS is old.

[thetechfreak]

APC 800 Va should serve all your needs

[gameranand]

I would suggest Numeric 800VA

[topgear]

^^ what's the price of a Numeric 800VA ??

[thetechfreak]

around 2.5 k I think

[Tachyon1986]

Thanks for your suggestions.

@thetechfreak

Just 2.5k? An APC 800VA costs around 5000 Rs. here in Chennai but I have no info regarding the Numeric. Does anyone know where I can get a Numeric 800VA in Chennai?

[gameranand]

^^ You have to ask the dealers for this company. AFAIK this is one of the best company for UPS.

[topgear]

Originally Posted by thetechfreak

around 2.5 k I think

thanks for the info.

[d3p]

any comments about Microtek 1KVA, comes pretty cheap 3.2k

[thetechfreak]

any comments about Microtek 1KVA, comes pretty cheap 3.

I think its an Inverter. Brands like APC and Numeric are byfar the best for PC back up power

[d3p]

Nope they manufacture inverters as well as UPS from Long time back. I know APC is the best, but just wanted to know any other comments on this.

[thetechfreak]

I know APC is the best, but
just wanted to know any other
comments on this.

They are good in inverter. Don't know about UPS.

[Tachyon1986]

Just enquired about the Numeric 1kVA UPS , price is Rs. 3250 . Now, I'm totally confused as to whether to go for the more expensively priced APC 800 VA (Rs.5000) or the Numeric 1kVA.

I can get the APC easily , but the Numeric will need a little shop hunting and I don't really have much time to go out. I prefer to order online but haven't found any online stores selling Numerics yet.

[thetechfreak]

APC 800 VA (Rs.5000)

WHAAAAt!?

The price should be more like Rs.2500

[asingh]

^^
Get the APC, and get one >=800 VA. It is a no-nonsense brand and reliable.

[thetechfreak]

@asingh

what do you think about the prices? Arent the prices the OP said too high for APC?

@OP where did you go to buy? Are you willing to buy online? Need few reccomendations of sites?

[asingh]

Mmm...5K is too much it seems. Could easily manage a 1.1K VA in that. APC. He should ask prices at other places too.

[Tachyon1986]

I found the 800VA at TheItDepot , here's the link :

Theitdepot - APC Back UPS 800 (BR800-IN)

Yes, I know that 5000 is a steep price. Please check the above link and let me know if they're scamming people with those rates.


@theTechFreak

I already mentioned in a previous post that I was willing to buy online. If you would please suggest some sites, I'd appreciate it.

[thetechfreak]

Give me some time, there is a thread somewhere. Old one. Will put link here.

[topgear]

^^ are you talking about this thread :

Best and Trusted Online IT websites

[thetechfreak]

@topgear

Thanks! I searched lot but didnt find it.
Thanks again for finding it for me.

@tachayon1986

go through the link that topgear has posted

---------- Post added at 09:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 AM ----------

here are few sites to keep you busy(I am copy pasting from asingh's post)

PrimeABGB
SMC
Theitwarez
Intencity
Flipkart (has IT products)
ITDepot
Deltapage
EBay

[Tachyon1986]

Heh..ITDEPOT is where I found that overpriced APC 800 VA (Rs.5000) , I posted the link above too.

But, thank you all for the the links. I'll see if they have reasonable prices.


EDIT : This is weird , I found a 1100VA APC UPS at PrimeABGB and it's priced CHEAPER than the APC 800VA. In fact, the price of this 800VA is almost equal to the one at TheITDepot.com

Have a look:

APC 800 VA

http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?p...mart&Itemid=53

APC 1100VA

http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?p...mart&Itemid=53

Hope someone can explain the price difference to me

[asingh]

Getting a UPS is best from a brick-and-mortar. Shipping will cost a bomb, cause it is so heavy. Is there not some Ritchie Street in Chennia for all this..?

[Tachyon1986]

Originally Posted by asingh

Getting a UPS is best from a brick-and-mortar. Shipping will cost a bomb, cause it is so heavy. Is there not some Ritchie Street in Chennia for all this..?

You are correct, there is a Ritchie Street; but I'm too lazy to go get it. It's a fairly long drive.

I guess I have no choice but to go there this weekend. Thanks all for your suggestions.

[jerrin_ss5]

i know this would mean intruding some one else's post but instead of creating post i thought i would use this as my query

Can i use APC800 VA for my configuration??? pls help ...
my UPS switches off directly if i am playing games when electricity goes but usually stays for 2min if i am not playing any games
also forgot to mention that i have 1 - 80mm fan , 1 - 120mm fan and 1 - 120mm led fan

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by Tachyon1986

Heh..ITDEPOT is where I found that overpriced APC 800 VA (Rs.5000) , I posted the link above too.

But, thank you all for the the links. I'll see if they have reasonable prices.


EDIT : This is weird , I found a 1100VA APC UPS at PrimeABGB and it's priced CHEAPER than the APC 800VA. In fact, the price of this 800VA is almost equal to the one at TheITDepot.com

Have a look:

APC 800 VA

Buy APC | APC Back UPS 540 Watts/800 VA | Buy UPS

APC 1100VA

Buy APC | APC Back UPS 660 Watts/1100 VA | Buy UPS

Hope someone can explain the price difference to me

yes someone please explain this ... is it an older model ? or maybe it is without a battery ?? What is the difference ?

[topgear]

^^ seems like they have not updated the price on website but you can call them to get the correct price.

Originally Posted by thetechfreak

@topgear
Thanks! I searched lot but didnt find it.
Thanks again for finding it for me.

you're welcome

Originally Posted by jerrin_ss5

i know this would mean intruding some one else's post but instead of creating post i thought i would use this as my query

Can i use APC800 VA for my configuration??? pls help ...
my UPS switches off directly if i am playing games when electricity goes but usually stays for 2min if i am not playing any games
also forgot to mention that i have 1 - 80mm fan , 1 - 120mm fan and 1 - 120mm led fan

for your rig even a 600/650VA APC UPS will do but if you need prolonged period of backup time and some future upgrade plan get APC 800VA.

[jerrin_ss5]

Originally Posted by topgear

^^
for your rig even a 600/650VA APC UPS will do but if you need prolonged period of backup time and some future upgrade plan get APC 800VA.

Hey i guess my UPS is of 600VA(Powersafe) but it does'nt support my rig during load that is while playing games.Is there some problem with my UPS? pls help....

[WarrenG]

@topgear - thanks, I inquired in some of the local shops (Mumbai not Lamington rd.) and they said the APC 800VA would cost around 5k.
So does that mean that the 1100VA model should cost more ?
Or could it be that the 1100VA is an older model or it dosent have some feature that the 800VA has ?