UPS / Battery Backup - Do You Need One? - How much do you need?

What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply? Do you need one? How large a unit do you need?
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--- This is good for very basic PCs, Pentium, i3, or Ryzen 3 CPUs with integrated or very low powered graphics cards. Also a good choice for TVs, DVRs, etc. ---

--- This is good for mid-range PCs, i3, i5, R3, R5, with up to a GTX 1060 or RX 580. Also for larger home theater setups. ---

--- This is good for high end PCs, i7 & Ryzen 7, with up to a single GTX 1080 TI GPU & a single monitor 27" or smaller. Also for premium home theaters ---

Note: Larger 32" & 34" Ultrawide Monitors, Multiple Monitors, Highly Overclocked CPUs, or multiple GPUs will need more than 450 watts

--- This is good for super premium PCs, servers, multiple monitors, or anyone who wants extended runtime on battery power. Also for top of the line home theater systems ---

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[asuperfantastic]

2.5 years later and this video still holds its value! Thanks for posting one of the most comprehensive nugget on UPSs I've seen!

[raulsaavedra]

Kudos to your coverage of UPS. It's not common to see enthusiast PC channels covering UPSs, yet this is a very important device to have, with the appropriate size also (VA or watts I mean, ) as important as the PSU.

The very first component I purchased for my build was actually an APC UPS with 1400 VA. Even before I had finished deciding all the parts I was going to use in the build, that UPS was already in transit.

[androkon]

I love your straightforward video style: no clickbait, sensible flow of information, and clear enunciation.

[JoseSanchez-xjxn]

Tech Deals give me uninterrupted protection from bad hardware purchases :) Great video as always :D

[JarrodsTech]

A UPS is one of the best things I ever bought, 100% agree with what you're saying. I've got my NAS configured to automatically power off if it's running off of the battery power for more than a minute, it's saved me a few times.

[Bert]

I've always looked at UPS, but never knew which one to get. When my wallet recovers from the Christmas buying season I'll pick one up, thanks.

[dreplays]

this channel really goes in depth with everything related to tech. i like it

[dwc]

Had a battery backup a long time ago and decided to get a new one for my expensive build. I just went and bought a cyber power. Had no idea about the usb and software download. Just checked my box and sure enough there’s the usb and instructions to download the software. Thought the usb was for data pass through, lol now I’m checking to see if I had to connect the damn battery. It’s always said it’s at 100% charge so I don’t think I did. Had this thing for a year. I know about the warranty but I had no idea it was as big a deal as it is. Reading the manual now. Thanks to you. Might get an APC next time.

[ArunShankartheRealOne]

I have been using a APC Back-UPS Pro 1000 for close to an year, it was reliable for most part. But the Battery started failing last week, I raised a ticket with APC, and sure enough, they sent a technician within two days and replaced the battery for free.

Really seamless support, you don't have to break your head proving you case, and that too India.

Needless to say I am a loyal customer of APC. :)

[bryanhobbs]

I want to thank you for this video. Everytime a friend or family member buys a new computer or tv; I recommend a back-ups. When they ask why, I send them to this video for an explanation. Then they buy one on the spot.

[theripper]

Well presented info that consumers should know. Power surges kill computers, and a lot of power issues occur that people may not even notice. UPS's are not a luxury but a necessity. And in all the years I have used them APC has proven to be reliable. Others not so much. Good job with this important info.

[rexyoshimoto]

Very sensible video. I worked at a computer repair store for 4 years. And everyone of those 4 years we had customers and clients bring in UPS units that were fried or have fired computers. We seen about 10 a year. The least seen were APC units.

[leocatz]

Very well organized and systematic presentation regarding the benefits (necessity) of having a UPS. I was looking to upgrade a unit that's getting long in the tooth and to meet my current system's higher power needs. So, much of the info here wasn't what I was seeking... but, a very useful primer for someone not familiar with the very low cost 'insurance' it provides to protect a computer investment. But, his very full throat-ed endorsement of APC and rejection of other brands did effectively let me eliminate other options. Great video on the topic.

[abdullahal-shimri]

I just bought my APC battery back and surge protector and finished hooking it up while watching this video. I was working on a huge project and left my computer on when there was a flash of lightening and a power out! My computer suddenly shut off, hopefully, that won't happen again. I've been using one for my aquarium for years.

[Dygear]

I've had the 1500 unit for the past 3 years. Just now have to replace the battery (and I was searching around and stumbled on this video). Great unit, I used it to keep my WiFi / Ethernet connection going while we lost power as well as a Intel NUC that I had running a web server. Great unit for that and kept everything up for more than a few hours. (Now I'm using it to keep the WiFi / Ethernet connection up, but a Raspberry Pi.)

[funnythingsincorporated]

I too was wondering for a LOOONG time to get a UPS. I did not know that they can be connected to the computer to have it to auto shut down when I'm away from the computer so that it'll be worry free. Thank you very much for this video. Keep up the great work for some of us un-informed buyers like me.

[soctnights]

Thanks for an important video topic and expert advice. I live in the Northeast. I also use battery backup on my cable modem and wireless routers. Keeps everything up and running during power blips and coastal storms. I have tested my setup and it lasts just under 8 hours. In my area area the cable utility is still active unless lines are actually broken. I do have generator backup power but power blips were driving my cable modem/routers crazy. Several times I had to call the cable company and have them reset the connection on their end. Since installing my backup power on the cable gear I have had zero issues with my cable connections.

[jdstewart]

i have a band and sometimes we have power outages..this will put and end to that issue once and for all.. excellent video..

[linchester]

I prob wont have use for a UPS for now but i still watch this video because of getting more knowledge.

Its free information why would ppl dislike this

[valeera]

theyre great a deff must have, i got mine from amazon and its saved me prolly 25+ times from brown and blackouts