PC Peripherals UPS Advice

[dafreaking]

Right then..Thanks to Reliance I've faced more power problems in the last few months than I have in 8 years in Mumbai. Never needed a UPS out here before but definitely need one now. To power a:

Seasonic 650 w PSU (i7-5820 - X99) Dell 24" monitor

15-20 mins of backup is sufficient, however I need one that can be connected to the computer and programmed to auto-shutoff the computer if required.

TIA

 

[bssunilreddy]

APC BR1500G UPS -13765.

Link:https://www.theitdepot.com/details-APC+Back+UPS+1500+(BR1500G-IN)_C37P13868.html

UPS Info:http://www.apc.com/shop/in/en/products/APC-Power-Saving-Back-UPS-Pro-1500-230V-India/P-BR1500G-IN

 

[dafreaking]

Woow! I didn't realize these things were soo expensive? Any cheaper options?

 

[bssunilreddy]

APC BX1100C-IN -5485.

Link:https://www.theitdepot.com/details-APC+Back+UPS+1100+(BX1100C-IN)_C37P26519.html

OR

CyberPower BU1000E-IN -3800.

Link:http://www.snapdeal.com/product/cyberpower-bu1000-ups/731816737#bcrumbLabelId:3280

UPS Info:http://www.cpsww.co.in/products/ups_systems/bu/bu1000e.htm

 

[dafreaking]

APC BX1100C-IN Does NOT have Auto-shutdown

 

[Crapmypants]

a standard 1000 va ups would provide 15-20 mins backup for around 4-5k, however, the auto-shutdown feature is only on the more expensive models sadly.

 

[bssunilreddy]

APC BX1100C-IN Does NOT have Auto-shutdown

APC BR1000G-IN -8300.

Link:https://www.theitdepot.com/details-APC+Back+UPS+1000+(BR1000G-IN)_C37P14239.html

This is the same UPS I am using at present and it even saved my PC from a recent lightning strike, Power Surge & Overload without shutting itself down unless I shut it.

 

[dafreaking]

APC BR1000G-IN -8300.

Link:https://www.theitdepot.com/details-APC+Back+UPS+1000+(BR1000G-IN)_C37P14239.html

This is the same UPS I am using at present and it even saved my PC from a recent lightning strike, Power Surge & Overload without shutting itself down unless I shut it.

But can it be programmed to shut the computer down in case of a power failure?

 

[bssunilreddy]

But can it be programmed to shut the computer down in case of a power failure?

Yes it has Power Chute Software provided or you can download from apc.com
Using the software you can shut down the computer.

Check this detailed review:http://forum.digit.in/reviews/189008-apc-back-ups-pro-1000va-br1000g-review.html

 

[dafreaking]

Sorry for bringing up an old thread, but is this still the recommendation, or has there something better?

Also, The last few months Amazon reviews are saying it failed very fast.

Thanks

 

[Crapmypants]

apc can't handle our country's voltage fluctuations (or they're selling only low quality ups)
either way apc has a high failure rate in India for some reason- best to avoid.

 

[vivek.krishnan]

I think maybe the cheaper ones are low quality, since we have 3 of the expensive ones and they are good.

 

[hrohit85]

Just ordered an APC BX600C-IN. Any comments...

 

[dafreaking]

I think maybe the cheaper ones are low quality, since we have 3 of the expensive ones and they are good.

Any that you can recommend ? I can spend upto 10K.. It's become a bit urgent now

 

[cyberwarfare]

I've been using the APC BR1500G-IN for about 3 years now. Works flawlessly (except for the damn buttons, which need to be pressed harder). I recently got the batteries changed. Cost me 2270 (inc all taxes) (he took the old batteries as part of the deal).

Btw, ive been using the UPS with FreeNAS using NUT. Works flawlessly.