That's really the main reason most people use a UPS for, and it's also why I want one for this computer. For my main computer, I use an 18-year-old UPS, crudely made by today's standards but very durable and does the job well. It's an external battery type and I use it with a car battery. The current battery is the third one, replacing the previous one in April this year. It gives me at least half an hour of backup although I've never tested the full backup time.Pretty satisfied with both. But I only used it to safely shut down my system during outages.
From the reviews I read, the battery should last about 4-5 years for the APC UPS if you're just using it to shut down your system safely. Maybe even more if you use the battery saver function. You can contact APC to replace the battery when it finally runs out of juice but not sure how much that would cost.That's really the main reason most people use a UPS for, and it's also why I want one for this computer. For my main computer, I use an 18-year-old UPS, crudely made by today's standards but very durable and does the job well. It's an external battery type and I use it with a car battery. The current battery is the third one, replacing the previous one in April this year. It gives me at least half an hour of backup although I've never tested the full backup time.
Yup my bad. Sold mine with 1.5 years on-site warranty remaining.The bx600c comes with 2 years warranty standard
I stopped 10 years ago...Even on my Ryzen 9 systems i m not using any UPSs.I stopped using any UPS since more than 7 years. No issues. Those days are gone when HDDs used to crash on power cuts. Waste of money and space if you ask me.
Do you mean in the event of a power out, you just let the PC die? I stay in mumbai and rarely face powercuts (3-4 times a year for an hour max each time). I bought an Artis PS-600VA for 2k recently - to be able to save my work and shut it down immediately. Also, to avoid any possible damage to components.I stopped using any UPS since more than 7 years. No issues. Those days are gone when HDDs used to crash on power cuts. Waste of money and space if you ask me.
Yes I don't work on my PC. For folks who work UPS might still be useful. UPS mode invertor might be a better choice.Do you mean in the event of a power out, you just let the PC die? I stay in mumbai and rarely face powercuts (3-4 times a year for an hour max each time). I bought an Artis PS-600VA for 2k recently - to be able to save my work and shut it down immediately. Also, to avoid any possible damage to components.