Why you must get a good UPS for your PC
Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS is a device that is generally used to provide power backup to your PC when the mains power goes off suddenly. Your PC can work without a UPS but I would strongly advise anyone to buy it because other than providing power backup it also provides other important functions which can protect your computer components from getting damaged. So here in post I will tell you on why should always buy a good UPS for your desktop PC as I have many people avoiding it and damaging their computer components.
Top Reasons to get a UPS for your PC
Here are some top reasons on why should get a UPS for your PC.
Handles Voltage Fluctuations
A UPS also protects your computer components from sudden voltage fluctuations. Voltage Fluctuations are very dangerous and can cause serious damage to your PC hardware components especially your SMPS / PSU and Motherboard. A good UPS can regulate the voltage by switching ON and OFF to battery mode and supplying proper power to your computer.
Saving Unfinished Work
As you know that UPS provides power backup to your computer, so if you are in the middle of some unfinished important work then you can save your work and start again later when you have UPS installed. The backup time of a UPS depends on the computer configuration, running applications and the capacity of UPS battery. The average or approximate backup time of an average computer UPS is around 10 – 12 minutes when there is no game or heavy application is running.
Prevents OS from Crashing
A UPS allows you to properly shut down your PC which is very important because some Operating Systems may sometime crash or their files may get corrupted if they are not shut down properly, especially Windows Operating System.
Protects PC Components
A good UPS protects your PC components that are very sensitive to voltage fluctuations and power surges. These components mainly include SMPS and Motherboard. A good UPS has a fuse installed on the back side which protects your PC components from power surge or high current.
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should i buy cyberpower ups?
is it good brand?
CyberPower is a good brand and you can go for it.
thanks .
i was bit confused about this one ( service center) .
previously i bought vip smps after read it on your blog.
now i will purchase this one as per your suggestion.
Hi
I am using Vguard slender plus 600 ups for system
As per your advice i switch to antecVp450p.
In my home we are using Inverter 800va ups.(Mahendra powerol inverter+Luminious tube battery)
Now problem is after changing to antec ,vguard ups on off continuously when power is gone i.e in home ups mode.previously i don’t face this issue.
Presently i using belkin to connect cpu power cable without using using vguard. during power off system didn’t turn off due to home inverter.Do home inverter provide same protection as sytem ups ?
IS it ok use like this?
Thank You
This issue is because now you a using a high quality power efficient SMPS (having Active PFC) with a cheap & inferior quality UPS with modified sine wave. I have written a complete article on this issue which you can read at https://www.akshatblog.com/use-only-pure-sine-wave-ups-with-psu-having-active-pfc/. I recommend you to get rid of that UPS and reply on home inverter only (which provides pure sine wave). You will be safe with that and will not face any issues further.
Read the Article.Very informative.Thank You Akshat .So i continue without system ups.
yes continue without ups
I have Luminous Pure Sine wave inverter. Do I need separate ups for pc? Do you recommend connecting a cheap 600VA UPS into pure sine wave inverter?
well if your PC is not restarting then you don’t need a UPS.
Thank you 🙂
Hi..m using intex protector 725 ups right now.dont know why the ups keep switching to battery mode when there is no power cut or anything,and not switching back to main power untill i fully shut it down and turn it on again.what should i do?and if i leave it in battery mode then it automatically restarts itseft and switch to main power.sorry for my bad english.what to do now?m confused wheather to buy a new one or repair it!!
I think the issue is with the UPS and you have to replace it.
Ok…can u suggest me a good one.my pc specs-i5 7400,gtx 1050ti,8gb ram,1tb hdd
Go for APC Back-UPS 600 (BX600C-IN)
Ok.thnkx for the quick reply.love ur blog.keep it up.best of luck😊
You are most welcome and please share this blog with your friends.
Hi Akshat,
i have i7 8th Gen with Nvdia 1060GT.everytime i start game my ups APC 600 start red blink like some power cut has happened.please sujjest me an UPS for my gaming PC .My smps is 500watt
You need a higher capacity UPS for your system. I recommend APC Back-UPS 1100VA.
thnx a lot bro..
Output
Output Power Capacity 660 Watts / 1100 VA,,,will this work for me???
Yes it will work.