Suggest me a good UPS for my 850w PSU

[Desmond]

I am thinking of getting a new UPS for my system during the current Amazon sale. Got my eyes on an APC 1500 VA PSU since I need to be able to handle a decent amount of load even during things like gaming.

Ref: *amzn.in/d/hbJG54G

But the comments say that this is not very good for gaming PCs.

So can someone please suggest me a good high capacity UPS for this config:

Ryzen 5950x, Radeon 6800xt, two monitors (can have one connected to the UPS), 850w PSU, multiple fans inside the cabby.

 

[moltenskull]

*geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-ups-for-pc-with-ryzen5-3600-and-1050ti.209598/post-2405892

Can't suggest an alternative, but this post about the specific UPS model may help.

Edit: edited URL.

 

[Desmond]

Good thread. A lot of details were covered that I wasn't even thinking of.

AFAICS, there is no real alternative to APC UPSs which is why I was looking at it. Though I am open to alternatives as well if they are on the same level stats and feature-wise.

I have half a mind to buy the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500G-IN that I linked above but I am concerned that it might be faulty if bought online. Do you have any personal experience with either this model or similar models in general?

 

[moltenskull]

I am still using the same unit. Bought it online (Flipkart) and while it has worked well, had to get the battery changed a couple of times due to frequent power faults. It was a hassle free experience both times , considering the warranty had expired.
Yes, it can be faulty but when I bought it in 2021, local shops did not have it in ready stock. So had to buy it online. You could probably get it offline now.

 

[thetechfreak]

APC is best option no other. Else you can get online UPS that are used in data centers etc to power servers and all.

 

[Desmond]

Ordered the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500G-IN 1500VA from Amazon.

 

[Desmond]

Got the UPS, but it uses a 16A plug. I don't have a socket to fit it close to my PC so I kind of screwed up a bit.

I'll have to get the electrician and change one of the plugs.

 

[patkim]

It’s bit unclear what is meant by changing plug.

If UPS indeed draws > 5A from the mains, then while changing plug might work, it could make the setup unsafe!

The panel should have 15A wire routed underneath. Else you will have to route it externally to be on safer side. Check with the manufacturer as to why they have provided 15A plug, if the device can indeed draw > 5A at input.

 

[quicky008]

i had been thinking of getting the br1500//1000g as well,but was deterred by the fact that the upper threshold for AVR trim on these models is a bit high ie 250v,which indicates that the ups won't step down the voltage unless it exceeds 252V,which can be quite harmful for sensitive electronics,particularly for those living in rural areas (like me) where voltage fluctuations are more common (in winters ac input voltage often increase upto 250V).


Ideally UPSes should step down voltage when it hovers around the 240-245V mark-but unfortunately many models,including some good ones like the 1500g don't do that.They probably assume the higher voltages won't cause any damage to connected devices,which isn't true especially with devices like PCs,monitors etc which have a operating range of 220-240V.

 

[quicky008]

I am still using the same unit. Bought it online (Flipkart) and while it has worked well, had to get the battery changed a couple of times due to frequent power faults. It was a hassle free experience both times , considering the warranty had expired.
Yes, it can be faulty but when I bought it in 2021, local shops did not have it in ready stock. So had to buy it online. You could probably get it offline now.

did you replace it manually or get it done by APC's technicians? How much did it cost you?

 

[Desmond]

It’s bit unclear what is meant by changing plug.

If UPS indeed draws > 5A from the mains, then while changing plug might work, it could make the setup unsafe!

The panel should have 15A wire routed underneath. Else you will have to route it externally to be on safer side. Check with the manufacturer as to why they have provided 15A plug, if the device can indeed draw > 5A at input.

I meant socket. Called an electrician to install a 16A socket/switch on my existing switch board. Let me take and look and suggest what to do.

i had been thinking of getting the br1500//1000g as well,but was deterred by the fact that the upper threshold for AVR trim on these models is a bit high ie 250v,which indicates that the ups won't step down the voltage unless it exceeds 252V,which can be quite harmful for sensitive electronics,particularly for those living in rural areas (like me) where voltage fluctuations are more common (in winters ac input voltage often increase upto 250V).


Ideally UPSes should step down voltage when it hovers around the 240-245V mark-but unfortunately many models,including some good ones like the 1500g don't do that.They probably assume the higher voltages won't cause any damage to connected devices,which isn't true especially with devices like PCs,monitors etc which have a operating range of 220-240V.

Wow. Didn't know that. Voltage doesn't fluctuate much in my area but I wonder is there is any recourse.