Looking for a Good UPS Recommendation for My New PC Build
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I'm upgrading my PC and want to ensure I have the right protection against sudden power outages and surges. I'm looking for a solid UPS recommendation as I'm pretty unfamiliar with what to choose. My planned build includes a Ryzen 7 9800x3d or 9850x3d, a 5070 ti, 32 GB of 6400 MHz CL32 RAM, and an RM850x PSU. I'll also be using drives from my old setup, including two 1TB Crucial P3 Plus SSDs and a Seagate 2TB HDD. Any suggestions on a UPS that would be both effective and reliable?
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A 2000VA, 1200W UPS should fit your needs perfectly without costing too much. I'm using a KStar 2000VA model—just remember to replace the battery every few years! From my experience, a UPS can last you through two builds without too much hassle, assuming you treat it right.
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You should definitely go for a UPS that can keep your PC running long enough for a safe shutdown during power outages. I have a CyberPower 1500VA, which is a sine wave model, great for clean power delivery. My setup includes a 4070ti and a 5800X3D, and I can run my PC and monitor off it for about 10-15 minutes. That's plenty of time to save your work and shut everything down safely! I recommend only connecting your PC and monitor to the UPS and using regular outlets for the rest.
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What graphics card are you planning to use? If you want, you can drop your parts list from PCPartPicker for better suggestions!
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GamerJoe88: That’s the exact model I just bought too and I'm really pleased with it!
SineWaveFan: 1500VA sine wave squad! Mine's APC, but I recently had to replace the battery. The load from a 9800X3D and a 7900 XTX can be pretty hefty!