I'm looking for some advice on selecting a UPS for my gaming PC since I live in an area with frequent power outages. I only need it to provide about 3-5 minutes of backup power to save my work and safely shut down my system. Here are my specs: CPU is a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, GPU is an RTX 5080, and I have a 1000W PSU. I primarily use my PC for gaming and regular work, but I don't do continuous heavy rendering. I want to know how many VA/watts I should consider safe for this setup, whether I should choose a line-interactive or online UPS, and if there are any reliable brands or models you would recommend. My budget is around 1-3 million IDR (about $65-$200 USD), but I can stretch it if necessary to protect my components. I'd love to hear from anyone who has a similar setup and their experiences with UPS.
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Make sure to check local availability for brands. Some might not be as accessible in your area, but I think you'll find good options available.
Definitely consider getting a UPS with USB communication. This feature lets your computer automatically shut down when you're not around, which is super helpful during outages. I've been using a GOLDENMATE UPS and I've had a great experience with it!
For your setup, a 1500 VA UPS with a 900-watt output would work well. Go for a line-interactive UPS with automatic voltage regulation (AVR). You don't necessarily need a true sine wave UPS unless you're using it frequently. I've only used APC and Cyberpower, and they're both reliable options. You might be looking at around $200 for a decent one, but don't cheap out on this—it could save your components!
Thanks for the recommendation! Good to know APC and Cyberpower are reliable.
While a true sine wave UPS isn't essential, it does improve efficiency and longevity of the components, especially for high-performance setups like yours.
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into what's available locally.