best powersupply or UPS

anarchy0x · 17-02-2007, 01:20 AM

what would be the best power supply or UPS for a C2D?? of course also consider a good gaming card like teh 8800 coz that ll need a good PS or UPS

Eazy · 17-02-2007, 01:29 AM

You want the best UPS ?? Then look no further than the APC SmartUPS series....

http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=165

assasin · 17-02-2007, 01:42 AM

Yeah go 4 APC,i've been using one for 4 yrs and no probs till now.

goobimama · 17-02-2007, 01:50 AM

Powersupply "OR" UPS? I think you would need both wouldn't you think?

As for the Core2Duo, it doesn't use much power so you don't need that powerful a SMPS. But if you are planning on plugging in a card, then a good branded (Read: Antec, CoolerMaster, etc) powersupply is a must...

I'll be getting a 500W powersupply (CoolerMaster) within the next few days...

caleb · 17-02-2007, 02:01 AM

Yes for UPS, APC is a very good and reliable brand...I'm using it for the last 2 years and it is going great gunz.

For Powersupply I've been using POWERSAFE and I'd recommend it to everyone however some more better (and expensive) options are available in the market eg. cooler master.

premsharma · 17-02-2007, 02:10 AM

UPS from APC. I don't think a 500VA will suffice your future requirements. SMPS from Powersafe/VIP.

I am preparing for upgrade and have started buying one by one. Recently I have bought APC's 800VA UPS for Rs 5000+ and VIP/Powersafe 500 watt Gold SMPS for Rs 3200+ and a 19" vide ViewSonic TFT.

Ch@0s · 17-02-2007, 02:17 AM

APC SmartUPS is the best you'll get. Much better than the run of the mill APC BackUPS sold everywhere as unlike any other home UPS it has pure sinewave output. About powersupply... get an Antec NeoHE or better still a Corsair HX.

janitha · 17-02-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ch@0s

APC SmartUPS is the best you'll get. Much better than the run of the mill APC BackUPS sold everywhere as unlike any other home UPS it has pure sinewave output. About powersupply... get an Antec NeoHE or better still a Corsair HX.

Is it true? I would like to have confirmation.

ranjan2001 · 17-02-2007, 09:37 PM

Me too I was not aware of this fact else would have bought that one, I got a 800VA,apc ups.
What does pure sinewave output do better than the regular ones?

Pathik · 17-02-2007, 10:10 PM

in powersupplys POWERsafe is a good option... its cheaper than coolermaster as well....

shashank4u · 17-02-2007, 10:20 PM

i think nowadays ..pure sinewave and simple ups are more or less same..
becoz technology have come so far..that ..nowadays..
every ups can almost provide ac output without ripples..

yogi_7272 · 17-02-2007, 10:59 PM

cooler master is very good ..

i am using its extreme power 600 w .. got it for 3600 rs ..

b_man · 17-02-2007, 11:28 PM

I have been using a D-link UPS for over an year now and hasn't given me any problems...it also has surge protection for your telephone/fax line....works great for me since i have an MFD....and the price is pretty good compared to an APC...my two cents...

anarchy0x · 18-02-2007, 01:25 AM

oh i always thought if i had a ups, I dont need a power supply.. so is that true??

premsharma · 18-02-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogi_7272

cooler master is very good ..

i am using its extreme power 600 w .. got it for 3600 rs ..

600 watt for 3600????

Any 600 or 700 watt will be @ 6000 - 7000

18-02-2007, 05:03 AM

apc is the best

yogi_7272 · 18-02-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by premsharma

600 watt for 3600????

Any 600 or 700 watt will be @ 6000 - 7000

ohh.. forgot to mention ..it was some special scheme .. i got it from matrix 3d infocomm in mumbai .. dealers of cooler master here in mumbai ..that time i was looking for a cpu cooler .. and came to know abt this thing ..

premsharma · 18-02-2007, 02:28 PM

Powersafe/VIP best & economical SMPS than others and UPS ofcourse from APC only. Second choice for UPS from powersafe.

janitha · 18-02-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yogi_7272

ohh.. forgot to mention ..it was some special scheme .. i got it from matrix 3d infocomm in mumbai .. dealers of cooler master here in mumbai ..that time i was looking for a cpu cooler .. and came to know abt this thing ..

It seems you were fortunate!

anarchy0x · 23-02-2007, 11:08 PM

can any1 clarify this? for something like a 8800 how much watts/valts shud b teh powersupply of??

caleb · 24-02-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarchy0x

can any1 clarify this? for something like a 8800 how much watts/valts shud b teh powersupply of??

Although it'll do with a min 350watt smps I'd recommend atleast 450watt...as bare minium.

shantanu · 24-02-2007, 01:44 AM

NO its clearly written on box that use a minimum of 450 watts power supply

on XFX

premsharma · 24-02-2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caleb

Although it'll do with a min 350watt smps I'd recommend atleast 450watt...as bare minium.

No way 350 watts

sam9s · 24-02-2007, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarchy0x

can any1 clarify this? for something like a 8800 how much watts/valts shud b teh powersupply of??

Check this out..........PSU calculator would give you an idea how much your system needs. It also includes the latest 8800.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

anarchy0x · 26-02-2007, 02:20 PM

oh nice so i think 600 watts shud b enuf right? just to be on teh safer side? & is there any harm of using more than the recommended watts?

sam9s · 26-02-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarchy0x

oh nice so i think 600 watts shud b enuf right? just to be on teh safer side? & is there any harm of using more than the recommended watts?

Nope no harm.....become future proof if your hardward would need one.

janitha · 26-02-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarchy0x

oh nice so i think 600 watts shud b enuf right? just to be on teh safer side? & is there any harm of using more than the recommended watts?

There should not be any harm in using a higher rated PSU and it will be future proof also. I am myself using an Antec SP 500 Watt for my AMD 64 3000 system for more than a year now. But only make sure that your UPS is not rated much lower than the SMPS. Of course, there are other things like power factor, actual consumption etc.

anarchy0x · 27-02-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janitha

There should not be any harm in using a higher rated PSU and it will be future proof also. I am myself using an Antec SP 500 Watt for my AMD 64 3000 system for more than a year now. But only make sure that your UPS is not rated much lower than the SMPS. Of course, there are other things like power factor, actual consumption etc.

thanks pal but i ve decided to buy only the power supply n not a UPS.. prbably 500-600 watts

janitha · 27-02-2007, 06:53 PM

I think a good quality PSU of 500W will suffice since the trend in case of CPUs and GPUs is that later generations consume less power.

The Unknown · 27-02-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarchy0x

what would be the best power supply or UPS for a C2D?? of course also consider a good gaming card like teh 8800 coz that ll need a good PS or UPS

Describe properly what you want. UPS means "Uninterrupted Power Supply" which is used to provide power to the computer continiously specially on power cuts. Power Supply means the PSU or SMPS or Power Supply Unit or i shud say the power box which is inside the cabinet. Now what a game card has to do with UPS?

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Eazy Broken In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 135	Re: best powersupply or UPS You want the best UPS ?? Then look no further than the APC SmartUPS series.... http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=165

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assasin Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durgapur Posts: 1,781	Re: best powersupply or UPS Yeah go 4 APC,i've been using one for 4 yrs and no probs till now.

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goobimama  Macboy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 4,486	Re: best powersupply or UPS Powersupply "OR" UPS? I think you would need both wouldn't you think? As for the Core2Duo, it doesn't use much power so you don't need that powerful a SMPS. But if you are planning on plugging in a card, then a good branded (Read: Antec, CoolerMaster, etc) powersupply is a must... I'll be getting a 500W powersupply (CoolerMaster) within the next few days... __________________ I'm like a bird...

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caleb Alpha Geek Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 578	Re: best powersupply or UPS Yes for UPS, APC is a very good and reliable brand...I'm using it for the last 2 years and it is going great gunz. For Powersupply I've been using POWERSAFE and I'd recommend it to everyone however some more better (and expensive) options are available in the market eg. cooler master. __________________ Intel D805 on D101Ggc/XFX8600GT/Transcend 2GB DDR /250+160GB SATA+WD250GB External/Epson StylusCX5500/LG DVDRW/Acer19" LCD/ VISTA HP & Sabayon 3.3/Compaq Presario V6112AU 2GB Ram/nVIDIA6150/VISTA HP

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17-02-2007, 02:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
premsharma In The Zone Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Behind You Posts: 421	Re: best powersupply or UPS UPS from APC. I don't think a 500VA will suffice your future requirements. SMPS from Powersafe/VIP. I am preparing for upgrade and have started buying one by one. Recently I have bought APC's 800VA UPS for Rs 5000+ and VIP/Powersafe 500 watt Gold SMPS for Rs 3200+ and a 19" vide ViewSonic TFT.

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Ch@0s In The Zone Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 372	Re: best powersupply or UPS APC SmartUPS is the best you'll get. Much better than the run of the mill APC BackUPS sold everywhere as unlike any other home UPS it has pure sinewave output. About powersupply... get an Antec NeoHE or better still a Corsair HX. __________________ C2D E8400@3.8, P5N32-E SLI, 2GB Cellshock DDR2 1000(4-4-4), 8800 Ultra SLI, 2.7TB storage, CM Stacker 830, TT 1200W, Dell 2005FPW, Lots of Audio HW.

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ranjan2001 Wise Old Owl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,454	Re: best powersupply or UPS Me too I was not aware of this fact else would have bought that one, I got a 800VA,apc ups. What does pure sinewave output do better than the regular ones? __________________ E6300@3.304Ghz,P5B-Dlx Wifi, 4GB Transcend DDR2 800Mhz, XFX 7600GT,Lenovo 20"Widescreen LCD, Seagate SATA2 HDD 1.5TBx2,Sony DVDRW,Creative 4.1 speakers,APC UPS 800VA,Logitech wireless mouse.

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Pathik Google Bot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,751	Re: best powersupply or UPS in powersupplys POWERsafe is a good option... its cheaper than coolermaster as well....

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yogi_7272 Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 89	Re: best powersupply or UPS cooler master is very good .. i am using its extreme power 600 w .. got it for 3600 rs ..

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b_man Right Off the Assembly Line Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 47	Re: best powersupply or UPS I have been using a D-link UPS for over an year now and hasn't given me any problems...it also has surge protection for your telephone/fax line....works great for me since i have an MFD....and the price is pretty good compared to an APC...my two cents... __________________ All those who create, work against the Second Law of thermodynamics!! No wonder energy costs are so high!!

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anarchy0x Broken In Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 105	Re: best powersupply or UPS oh i always thought if i had a ups, I dont need a power supply.. so is that true??

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premsharma In The Zone Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Behind You Posts: 421	Re: best powersupply or UPS Powersafe/VIP best & economical SMPS than others and UPS ofcourse from APC only. Second choice for UPS from powersafe.

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anarchy0x Broken In Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 105	Re: best powersupply or UPS can any1 clarify this? for something like a 8800 how much watts/valts shud b teh powersupply of??

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shantanu Try me Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,771	Re: best powersupply or UPS NO its clearly written on box that use a minimum of 450 watts power supply on XFX __________________ Forum rules: http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/announcement.php?f=3 Blog at : http://thecomputernext.com/blog

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anarchy0x Broken In Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 105	Re: best powersupply or UPS oh nice so i think 600 watts shud b enuf right? just to be on teh safer side? & is there any harm of using more than the recommended watts?

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janitha Wise Old Owl Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 1,801	Re: best powersupply or UPS I think a good quality PSU of 500W will suffice since the trend in case of CPUs and GPUs is that later generations consume less power. __________________ V.Prem Kumar

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