High end 4090 rig pc. So how to plug 16a into 6a socket of UPS?
you don't ! get a inverter XD
flowerboi
Recruit
But a inverter won't switch as quick as ups and not without fluctuations. I have a high end apc 2kva ups which is online ups too. The only problem is the 6a socket :/
Simple. Use the normal power cable. Just because it came with it 16A plug doesn't mean we have to use that.
flowerboi
Recruit
Isn't it recommended to never change psu cable? And what if pc pulls 1000 to 1200w? Will a 6A cable handle it?
enthusiast29
Skilled
It's for safety of the wires in the cord. 6A at 220W can pull a max of ~1300W (theoretical) safely given that the wires on the cord are adept.
If OP's PC can really reach 1200W then I'd use a 16A plug with better wires quality and thicker gauge.
As for backup you'd need an inverter. Sure the UPS is rated for 1200W (2kVA) but it must have multiple sockets to split the load and the rated capacity per plug could be less.
Of course this all depends on wire quality etc. so better safe than sorry.
BTW that UPS won't work for the PC if it's on full load. I'm sure UPS will trip immediately.
flowerboi
Recruit
No the ups is an online ups worth 43k with higher efficiency that can handle up to 1600W. The thing is inverters don't switch instantly and there could be fluctuations. That is why I am looking for a solution.
I have a similar PC config and I switched my power supply to 16A socket of 6A to be on the safer side as my home inverter wasn't able to take the home load + PC load. Otherwise 6A socket is sufficient for 1000-1200W
Btw how did you come up with 1000W-1200W calculation?
I have a 4090 OC'd to 3G, 5900 OC'd to 5G, OLED, Speakers, printer etc not taking more than 1KW with a kombustor power virus running
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enthusiast29
Skilled
You are aware that these are just mere marketing claims and if the company says 1600W it doesn't really do practically that right? It's somewhat less.
I've been running with an inverter setup in ups mode for few years now and have never faced any issue during power cuts. PCs can handle the inverter switch over time which is usually less than 5ms for the good ones.
REY619
Disciple
Just use a 6A to 16A converter plug like this: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B074YJT632/ or similar.
I've been using the same.
ye kon bola. I am using one with a setup which might suck up around 1500W at peak and not seen any issue. but any ways
flowerboi
Recruit
I am taking the worst case since I also have the hungry 7950X.
I didn't understand what you meant by changing the socket of your psu. My psu is 1200HX Corsair which comes with 16A plug.
It was actually tested with a watt meter and yes it can handle upto 1600W due to higher efficiency compare to line interactive ups
Those aren't safe bro, especially for daily usage and for power requirements like mine. Maybe for small requirements it wud be fine.
Which inverter u using?ye kon bola. I am using one with a setup which might suck up around 1500W at peak and not seen any issue. but any ways
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Nobody recommended that. PSU come with stupid american european plugs all the time. Your case isn't different. My PSU came with european plug. European plugs don't have earth prongs like others but it fits in Indian sockets by pure coincidence. Do you guys want me to use my PC without earthing now? 6A sockets are fine with load upto 1500W. Plus you should know these electrical standard are very conservative. A normal 6A fitting can run 3000W load for days and you wouldn't even know. Everything is designed as an overkill in electrical world. I do wiring work by myself so yeah I can speak with some authority.
There is a reason that cable is made user replaceable. If the PSU maker really wanted you to use the cable they gave you then would have made it inbuilt.
Like Germany, India really should mandate using one type of plug.
Please don't use that. Never suggest them as well. I have owned many of them and I still use them for different things. They always arc and burn. Use a normal cable. It's so easy to use a normal cable.
+1. Never suggest/use 6A to 16A converter plugs. In the hands of a novice user it can cause irreparable harm
4kva luminous sin wave
It's very simple. Your manufacturer corsair has put a 16A plug which means he is recommending you to use a 16A socket. You already have a UPS of 1600W which is going to back-up your PC. Wire a 16A socket near your PC and connect your UPS to that.
ishanjain28
Disciple
Its not that simple. BSI rules are forcing companies to use 16A plugs even when 6A will be perfectly fine. (New monitors, networking equipment I bought has all come with 16A plugs when none of these devices will consume more than 150W)
Do some calculation and figure out if it'll be a problem or not
Modern sine wave inverters do infact switch at high speeds and should not cause problems.
Dont push the theoretical limits of electrical stuff. You dont know if everything in the chain was tested properly at the upper limit and it can cause problems.
I am not sure if your pc will really consume 1200W but if it'll, better stick to 16A(or 10A).
And the APC 1600w ups is rated for the combined loads from all ports rather than a single 1600W load.
Do some calculation and figure out if it'll be a problem or not
Modern sine wave inverters do infact switch at high speeds and should not cause problems.
Dont push the theoretical limits of electrical stuff. You dont know if everything in the chain was tested properly at the upper limit and it can cause problems.
I am not sure if your pc will really consume 1200W but if it'll, better stick to 16A(or 10A).
And the APC 1600w ups is rated for the combined loads from all ports rather than a single 1600W load.
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flowerboi
Recruit
How much total cost including battery? And what kind of battery?4kva luminous sin wave
Yeah i can connect my ups to a 16a socket but the ups has 6a sockets. So how will I connect my 16a pc plug to it?
The total rig will definitely pull at least 850W and i just want to leave some headroom to be safe.
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Are you sure? Because forcing 16A plug on everything is going to cause more problems than it solves. 16A lines have higher amp breakers. Although one can use low wattage applications on 16A line, using high amp breakers negates any safety the breakers themselves offer.