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

 

[coderunknown]

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]

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.