UPS recomendation

[thrash_metal]

I need to buy a UPS .... preferred time of backup should be atleast 15 mins .... round 30 mins is ideal . Comp config is Intel P4 3.2 , Intel 915G , 1024mb RAM @ 400Mhz , LG , Sony DVD RW , 300*1 + 120*2 SATA Hdd , XfX Geforce 7600GT , Audigy PLatinum Pro Soundcard , Pinnacle PCTV , CORSAIR 620watt PSU , LG 19" monitor . Is there anything I should know before buying a UPS ? Also can anyone recomend me a particular brand (with approx price) ?

 

[goobimama]

Is that an LCD or CRT monitor you got there? That Pentium 4 sure is a battery hog. Currently using a Core 2 Duo E4400 + 965 + 1GB DDR + HDD + DVD + 17inch LCD on an APC UPS (the new one which lies flat like a duck) and get around 35 minutes backup time, 40 if there's not much load on the CPU. 500VA. Cost me I think 1.8k though I'm not sure.

 

[thrash_metal]

Its a LCD

 

[prasad_den]

Regarding the brand.. go for an APC..!! Rock solid reliability..!!

 

[ambandla]

APC and nothing else. I have mercury UPS and it sucks.