I'm considering a simulated sine wave UPS for my setup, but I've heard it might cause issues with my PC's PSU, especially since it has PFC. My gaming power consumption is around 300 watts, and while I don't plan to game during a power outage, I'm worried about the transition if the power goes out while I'm gaming. If I quickly turn off my game and shut down my PC, could that be an issue? Also, will a 1000VA/600W UPS give me enough time to safely shut down my PC when my typical load is between 300-400W during heavy gaming? I'm really anxious about potential damage to my system and I'm not an electrical engineer, so any advice would be appreciated!
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I’d recommend getting a pure sine wave UPS instead, if you can. They’re available at reasonable prices and work better for PCs compared to simulated sine waves.
Typically, your load doesn’t matter as much as the UPS capacity. It should handle the maximum load of your PC, so a 600W UPS is fine as long as your PC doesn’t exceed that. Just make sure to shut everything down properly if the power goes out!
No need to stress about your PC! Pure sine wave is really more for sensitive devices like motors or high-fidelity audio gear. Your gaming setup should be fine with a simulated sine wave UPS.
It's best to use a pure sine wave UPS for PCs, but if you're on a budget, just make sure your UPS can handle your max load. It’ll work for your system, no worries!
You don’t need to be overly concerned unless you’re working with very sensitive equipment that costs way more than a regular gaming PC. The main purpose of a UPS is to let you safely shut down your system when the power goes out, which you’re planning to do, so you should be good! Just get what fits your budget.
What kind of industrial AC motor-driven printers are you even using?