PC Peripherals VFM Ups for my rig

[sabby]

Just to clear any confusion, the output rating i.e. 800VA or 1000VA is not relevant to back up time. The back up time depends on the battery capacity. The output power defines how much max load it can take.

 

[bajaj151]

My friend is using Microtek Inverter, having exactly same configuration, getting around 3hr backup. That's why I am confused whether to go with UPS or Inverter..

 

[ALPHA17]

Just to clear any confusion, the output rating i.e. 800VA or 1000VA is not relevant to back up time. The back up time depends on the battery capacity. The output power defines how much max load it can take.

Still if I have a system drawing ~700W from the 800VA UPS will I not be draining the battery reserves faster?

My friend is using Microtek Inverter, having exactly same configuration, getting around 3hr backup. That's why I am confused whether to go with UPS or Inverter.

What configuration is your friends PC, what all devices can he use with the inverter going and the PC on?

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/WHAT_IS_THE_Difference_between_an_inverter_and_UPS

While both provide backup power during mains outage, with the UPS the switch is instantaneous whereas with the Inverter there is a gap of a second or two. This gap is OK for household gadgets such as lights, fans, fridge, etc. but not OK for computers.

 

[sabby]

Still if I have a system drawing ~700W from the 800VA UPS will I not be draining the battery reserves faster?

No matter what is the output of the UPS, a 700W machine will always drain the battery faster than a 500W machine.

 

[bajaj151]

Configuration :

MSI 890GXm G65
1055T
Corsiar 4*2 DDR3 1600
Sapphire 7850 OC
1TB HDD
Corsair VX 550W
DVDRW
Haf 912
Hyper 212 EVO (2*120MM)

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3 fans and 3-4 CFL