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Gonna start getting parts for a new computer soon, but I want to get a new UPS battery backup first. I don't want to spend too much on power backup, but what is the minimum voltage/watts do you think I need to backup a PC with a 750 watt PSU? I plan on getting an i7 Core 3.2 ghz cpu, 12GB of system RAM and either a 480 or a 580 GTX video card.

I don't plan on installing more than one video card btw, if that matters.

What is the intended use for this backup?

Do you wan't to keep playing or do you wan't a few minutes time to safely shut down the computer?

Simply protection from power surges and a few minutes of time to shut down the computer.

Okay, I think this may be just right for me - Intelligent LCD Series - CP850AVRLCD | CyberPower Systems, Inc.

What do you think?

Hm, you are buying it to have time to save data, or to prevent damage to pc?

Jafreiteris wrote:Hm, you are buying it to have time to save data, or to prevent damage to pc?

Prevent damage to the PC, and I believe that involves being able to shut it down properly in time.

Well, you must calculate how much power your PC will use while you playing and then look for UPS. I can't say precise, maybe I'm wrong but something between 400-800 maybe? Not sure. I have UPS, but its some 3-4 years old and the battery is not best and its power is 500W, and so far it still could give me 10-13 min (its old so don't wonder). Well, my PC doesn't use much power either. At idle its using something around 100W but playing GTA IV about 160-180W.

It's really depends on your system. Well, now I'm using it only for router and modem so I could use internet with my laptop.