Hey folks! I work from home and really need advice on setting up a UPS since I often deal with power outages. I found a 600W Eaton UPS that's within my budget. My PC has the following specs: Intel i7-12700KF, RTX 4070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 650W PSU. Online calculators estimate my system's power usage between 600W-699W at full load, but in everyday use, I typically draw around 150W, peaking at about 300W during heavy tasks. Would using this 600W UPS be safe for me to use, considering I just need it to have enough time to shut down properly during an outage? I appreciate any insights or suggestions!
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Your 650W PSU spec is probably just a peak figure. If testing indicates your system rarely exceeds 300W, then a 350W or even a 400W UPS would likely meet your needs without going overboard. Just keep an eye on your power meter when you're running intensive tasks!
I wouldn’t risk it! If the UPS is underpowered, you could end up spending more money later on. It's better to invest a little more now to avoid problems down the road. Trust me on this one, don’t go too cheap!
Interesting point about over-specing! It's true that having a UPS that's too powerful can lead to instability at low usage, so be sure to find a sweet spot around 40-80% of the UPS's capacity to ensure reliability! Just check how much power you’re actually using during heavy loads.
It's generally a good idea to get a UPS that can handle more than your peak usage. Although your daily usage seems to stay well below 600W, it might be smarter to aim for a UPS that’s rated a bit higher—around 450W might be more ideal for your setup. Remember, if you exceed the UPS's capacity, it will shut down to protect itself.
That makes sense! I’ll do some testing with more demanding workloads to see where I stand. I definitely want to avoid any mishaps so I can rely on the UPS.
Is it really that severe? I thought as long as I stayed significantly under the 600W limit, I'd be fine.