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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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ypsylon Frankly I don't get it all this, from a better word, skimping on proper UPS. You haven't blinked on buying 2 GPUs for 800$ + rest of the system and now there is a problem with getting proper UPS which will handle all that load at good efficiency because its too expensive... Between choice consumer and server always get server. All consumer UPS HATE active PFC on PSUs. Its a fact of life since first version of APC backup series hit the market - APC themselves say this, but very quietly... only with a shall we say trusted support guy. 1050W UPS with 1200W PSU that's asking for trouble. OCP will have field day when efficiency goes down. It doesn't have to be new, new. Refurb with new batteries is good option. I've used(ing) tons of APC2200 VA (IIRC 1600W give or take) and these units go for circa 250-300$ where I live (not US and its including freaking VAT). After 5 years or so I get another one because its not worth to buy certified batteries while whole units is cheaper. There is no substitute for proper UPS. Especially when you know there are regular blackouts. My 3000VA Cyberpower is a rackmount tower but not in rack, its just easier to handle that way. It was the only new UPS I got in recent memory rest is sturdy SmartAPC2200 (not the newest one with these sleek front face and LCD but older models some even without USB just COM). Working first class. Excluding Sajin rest of people live in real world.
Some are learning and others make choices. I'm a very different person at work and I would agree with you in that setting, but for hobbiest, I tend to be more flexible. I would suggest 900w UPS with a 750w peak load. It offers some room for growth, even when the computer PS is rated at 1200w. Granted, I don't expect the person to overload the UPS capacity. If the power quality is that bad, the UPS is not going to last. MOVs will fail and relays go bad. For home, I'd rather sacrifice a $450 SMT series than $800 SMX series if I never intend to overload the unit. My crazy 8amp tower has outgrown my cheap APC consumer unit. I've thrown away numerous SMX Series with burnt relays. Not worth staff time or effort to replace relays in-house for us. For the masses with semi-good power quality, the UPS should last years. The lead acid battery typically last 3-4 years before it requires replacement. A limiting factor in US homes is a 15a breaker and rooms with shared outlets, NEMA 5-15R requirements. And hopefully, the circuit is not slowly loaded to rated capacity for extended periods. You know what happens next... I'm really amazed that I outgrew my APC in 3 years. Never imagined I would be running dual 250w cards in SLI. If nVidia wasn't so greedy with the $1200 Xp cards, I was considering a single Xp. Numbers don't add up for me. To the average person, we are crazy, but fortunate. At least we don't have Mac Pro owners on this board.... JK
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/21 04:19:01
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
I wish our power was as reliable as yours. Local running joke... it's starting to rain hard and getting a little windy... hopefully there's no power outages.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/21 08:15:15
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
I wish our power was as reliable as yours. Local running joke... it's starting to rain hard and getting a little windy... hopefully there's no power outages.
My power here in Idaho is quite stable as well. I still run a big 1320W UPS on my main rig because I have eight spinning drives with a LOT of data that I don't want to lose (along with the other PC parts). Plus an expensive 7.1.2 AVR that I really don't want to lose. The TV, Xbox, and old Bluray player are on smaller 900W UPS, the same model that I have on my backup server with a smaller RAID but still with eight spinners. I'm paranoid because I have actually lost many terabytes of data in the past - and I don't want that repeated.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/21 11:29:37
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cyberdimensions System specs are in the signature. I have a APC 1300 VA/780W UPS. The only thing plugged into it are the computer, my Modem, and a small 4 port Switch. When running Timespy at 120% power, max temp set to 93, and 150 on the core, the UPS starts squealing. Checking the draw on the Unit and it shows between 790 to 840 watts, a bit too much. I of course don't plan to run with these settings, and a benchmark is an extreme case of course, but seeing how I want to get 2 Hybrid kits for the cards, I want to make sure I have some headroom to spare. Does anyone have any recommendations? I don't really want to get one of these gigantic units that cost 800 bucks. The APC 1500 VA can handle 900 watts, but even that seems to close for comfort? Thanks.
Something like this would suffice. https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500PFCLCD-Sinewave-Compatible-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N19W/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492716909&sr=1-3&keywords=Cyberpower $199.86
I have 2 of these - fantastic units. One rig is an overclocked 5820K with 2 overclocked Titan X Pascal cards...running folding @ home 24/7 when I am not gaming. Typical power draw is around 800 W to the PC. The other rig is an LGA-1150 based Xeon server, with a Titan Xp Pascal card...this server runs 24/7 and runs folding @ home 24/7. Additionally, there is a 4 bay NAS, a 24-port switch, cable modem router, cable modem, HDHomeRun Prime, Tuning adapter, and some other small random stuff. Typical power draw is around 500 W. I have the USB connection plugged into each of the PCs, and have the folding @ home apps set to pause on battery power...otherwise, I would get about 5 minutes on the 800 W draw one and about 25 minutes on the 500 W draw.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/21 11:50:24
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Sajin I don't run a UPS on my system.
Why Not?
Never have used one due to my area providing good clean reliable power.
I have never had that, especially in FL, GA, and TX...all of them frequent brown outs and not infrequent black outs...GA was the worst.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/21 11:59:49
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cyberdimensions System specs are in the signature. I have a APC 1300 VA/780W UPS. The only thing plugged into it are the computer, my Modem, and a small 4 port Switch. When running Timespy at 120% power, max temp set to 93, and 150 on the core, the UPS starts squealing. Checking the draw on the Unit and it shows between 790 to 840 watts, a bit too much. I of course don't plan to run with these settings, and a benchmark is an extreme case of course, but seeing how I want to get 2 Hybrid kits for the cards, I want to make sure I have some headroom to spare. Does anyone have any recommendations? I don't really want to get one of these gigantic units that cost 800 bucks. The APC 1500 VA can handle 900 watts, but even that seems to close for comfort? Thanks.
Something like this would suffice. https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500PFCLCD-Sinewave-Compatible-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N19W/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492716909&sr=1-3&keywords=Cyberpower $199.86
I have 2 of these - fantastic units. One rig is an overclocked 5820K with 2 overclocked Titan X Pascal cards...running folding @ home 24/7 when I am not gaming. Typical power draw is around 800 W to the PC. The other rig is an LGA-1150 based Xeon server, with a Titan Xp Pascal card...this server runs 24/7 and runs folding @ home 24/7. Additionally, there is a 4 bay NAS, a 24-port switch, cable modem router, cable modem, HDHomeRun Prime, Tuning adapter, and some other small random stuff. Typical power draw is around 500 W. I have the USB connection plugged into each of the PCs, and have the folding @ home apps set to pause on battery power...otherwise, I would get about 5 minutes on the 800 W draw one and about 25 minutes on the 500 W draw.
Great info gents. I've been looking for years on different UPS's but could never get my finger on the one that is of good quality and good reviews. I think I finally found one and added that to my wishlist in hopes maybe some day in the near future I might pull the trigger on this puppy. My main rig which I would use this on usually consumes at the most during folding of course because nothing else comes close to the usage unless its some hardcore game, is around 750w-850w in SLI. I have another rig that folds and is near the cable modem, router/switch, etc. that will also need a back up that I'll have to see if I can find something affordable that can handle that PC while it folds to or at least figure out how to disable folding if the power should go out. That secondary PC while folding pulls around 400w-600w. Atm is only showing around 400w but I swear I've seen it higher. Might be the kind of folding job it's doing. Anyways, I'd add another 100w? for the network peripherals for that so I'm probably looking at a unit less ir not equal to the first one for my main rig. This CP1500PFCLCD will take care of my surge too right and everything else on top of being a sinewave which I hear is great for our PCs, is this correct?
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/21 23:21:05
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
This. In all my years of gaming, I have never needed a UPS. I dont have one, I don't use one, and YES, I live in the United States. Only time power ever goes out is in super severe storms. Beyond that, don't need one. Surge protectors, sure. I have those, anything else, never used it.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 01:14:15
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
This. In all my years of gaming, I have never needed a UPS. I dont have one, I don't use one, and YES, I live in the United States. Only time power ever goes out is in super severe storms. Beyond that, don't need one.
Surge protectors, sure. I have those, anything else, never used it.
Just want to mention that while surge protection is all good and everything, brown outs can be way worse on electronics and surge protectors do nothing for that. And here is the other thing I try to tell people, having a UPS doesn't just protect the hardware, having the chance to properly shutdown the OS can make a difference. I have seen a many OSes screwed up due to power issues. Seems less now (thinking ssds might be helping), but still something to consider.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 11:23:30
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
This. In all my years of gaming, I have never needed a UPS. I dont have one, I don't use one, and YES, I live in the United States. Only time power ever goes out is in super severe storms. Beyond that, don't need one.
Surge protectors, sure. I have those, anything else, never used it.
Just want to mention that while surge protection is all good and everything, brown outs can be way worse on electronics and surge protectors do nothing for that. And here is the other thing I try to tell people, having a UPS doesn't just protect the hardware, having the chance to properly shutdown the OS can make a difference. I have seen a many OSes screwed up due to power issues. Seems less now (thinking ssds might be helping), but still something to consider.
I was just chuckling over why people who think you don't need a UPS at all, are in a thread where someone is asking for advice...but I guess we do have their permission...even though we're wrong I guess.... Personally, since I live out in the boonies and power outages are a thing, I have a couple. The largest being the 2200VA on my main system.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 20:08:38
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Ok so I ordered the APC SMT1500, should be at my local Best Buy next Saturday. I am going to toss out my old 750VA into which I am currently plugging both of my monitors and my secondary computer and use the 1300 VA for those duties. The new one will have only the computer plugged into it, so this should definitely take care of things. Thanks again to everyone for all the great advice and opinions!
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 20:13:36
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
This. In all my years of gaming, I have never needed a UPS. I dont have one, I don't use one, and YES, I live in the United States. Only time power ever goes out is in super severe storms. Beyond that, don't need one.
Surge protectors, sure. I have those, anything else, never used it.
Just want to mention that while surge protection is all good and everything, brown outs can be way worse on electronics and surge protectors do nothing for that. And here is the other thing I try to tell people, having a UPS doesn't just protect the hardware, having the chance to properly shutdown the OS can make a difference. I have seen a many OSes screwed up due to power issues. Seems less now (thinking ssds might be helping), but still something to consider.
Power here never randomly just goes out. Always a reason. Storms, or transformer blowing. I've never had a corrupt OS because power went out, nor have I had any electronics fried due to a failure in a storm. To each your own, but to think you need one in today's society, not really, unless you live in a remote part of the world. I live in a small town of 21,571 people. No issues here.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 20:36:22
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Pepperidge Farms remembers when a small town was a couple hundred or so folks. Not 21,571.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 22:48:27
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Sajin I've never used a UPS on any of my rigs. All have been fine without one. If you want/need a UPS for your system that is fine.
This. In all my years of gaming, I have never needed a UPS. I dont have one, I don't use one, and YES, I live in the United States. Only time power ever goes out is in super severe storms. Beyond that, don't need one.
Surge protectors, sure. I have those, anything else, never used it.
Just want to mention that while surge protection is all good and everything, brown outs can be way worse on electronics and surge protectors do nothing for that. And here is the other thing I try to tell people, having a UPS doesn't just protect the hardware, having the chance to properly shutdown the OS can make a difference. I have seen a many OSes screwed up due to power issues. Seems less now (thinking ssds might be helping), but still something to consider.
Power here never randomly just goes out. Always a reason. Storms, or transformer blowing. I've never had a corrupt OS because power went out, nor have I had any electronics fried due to a failure in a storm.
To each your own, but to think you need one in today's society, not really, unless you live in a remote part of the world. I live in a small town of 21,571 people. No issues here.
Well thanks for your permission I guess. My small town...well the one nearest among many small communites, is a couple of hundred. I'm sure the utilities would pay you a fortune for your ability to know when a transformer is going blow or someone is going to hit a power pole. Who knew they were so predictable? arestavo Pepperidge Farms remembers when a small town was a couple hundred or so folks. Not 21,571.
Gotta love his rural Pepperidge Farms internet. I'm lucky if I get 1mb/sec during the day. Luddites!
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/22 23:31:08
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I never had OS corrupted due to power outage (without a UPS). I almost bought one but spent that money on something else.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/23 01:16:05
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Well I have seen a few at work. And also at work we have had 4 systems that I can think of (in the last 6 months or so) get toasted because of screwed up power, not complete outages either. Most we figure happened when some construction was taking place on another floor and they managed to do something but still none of those had UPS's on them. I look at it like insurance. I pay for that and hope I never have to use it. But when your neighbors place burns and gets part of your place right before Christmas (Dec 17th 2014), you will be happy that you have it. At least that is how I look at it.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/23 05:34:32
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In the end, if you don't want to use backup power, that's fine, but the thread was started by someone looking for upgrade suggestions. To each his own... Competent IT professionals with experience will recommend UPS. For residential use, other factors come into play in people's choices, but it can't hurt to have one unless it's a bad design, defective or not sized properly. Same lines of thought go for other areas. I never had a fire in my cars, but I carry Halguard fire protection in my builds. Insurance and peace of mind if something should happen. We've had a "dumb@$$" contractor hookup a generator while maintenance was scheduled on the transformer and routed improper voltage into an office. Don't ask... Fried everything on that sub-panel. Luckily, the UPS took the brunt for the computers. Clocks, radios, and other directly connected items were toast. You can't plan for stuff and things happens. Back to topic, if you're interested in a UPS for high-end SLI, 800-865w UPS probably won't cut it. You'll need 900w or greater for growth. Don't rely on the "va" rating since UPS designs vary power capacity from consumer to enterprise grade. Most modern UPS have voltage regulation, but sacrificial surge protection. A UPS will not last long in environments with poor power delivery, but can operate for many years with battery replacements in decent conditions. When in doubt, contact a reputable professional, not Angie's List. Sorry for the rant.... game on. BTW, getting solid #s and smooth play in BF1 7680x1440. Did some speed campaigns in Doom. UPS never peak overload, yet, but still planning for SMT1500 in a couple weeks. CP 1050w would work, too, but more expensive with shipping.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/23 07:24:15
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I don't use a UPS at home either. Most modern power supplies take good care of you. Many are rated to work properly as house power fluctuates anywhere from 80 VAC up to 240 VAC. And beyond those limits, they should safely just turn off. They have brownout protection built in and have the same surge protection with MOVs built in as any other surge protector would. The only thing they don't have is backup power. I use a surge protector at home because it was relatively cheap and adds additional power plugs, but don't use a UPS. If I lose power, I don't usually have any important work to worry about losing, and I just wait for the power to return.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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808sting In the end, if you don't want to use backup power, that's fine, but the thread was started by someone looking for upgrade suggestions. To each his own... Competent IT professionals with experience will recommend UPS. For residential use, other factors come into play in people's choices, but it can't hurt to have one unless it's a bad design, defective or not sized properly.
This is how most threads end up here now. I even use them on my home entertainment systems. I just counted how many I have and it came out to be 18. But then my servers each have 2, one for each power supply. Info only from the Forums Terms of Use: Moreover, using acronyms or censoring the word by use of characters to mask profanity or other inappropriate language will not be tolerated. HeavyHemi I was just chuckling over why people who think you don't need a UPS at all, are in a thread where someone is asking for advice...but I guess we do have their permission...even though we're wrong I guess.... Personally, since I live out in the boonies and power outages are a thing, I have a couple. The largest being the 2200VA on my main system.
Is this not what the Forum has turned into, like the News either it is bad news or negative news.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/23 10:00:35
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I am using the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS 1500VA 900W PFC Compatible Mini-Tower, with the following setup no issues. Hero Alpha 6700k overclocked SLI 1080 FTWs overclocked Custom loop EK blocks D5 pump 3 140mm Noctua fans, 4 120mm Noctua fans 850w G2 psu 1 ssd, 2 3.5" hard drives ROG swift 27"
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/23 10:06:07
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HeavyHemi I was just chuckling over why people who think you don't need a UPS at all, are in a thread where someone is asking for advice...but I guess we do have their permission...even though we're wrong I guess.... Personally, since I live out in the boonies and power outages are a thing, I have a couple. The largest being the 2200VA on my main system.
Excuse me? The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above) It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback. People with computers, what kind of social media do you use? Some are going to answer "none". If he would have started his question with "People with Uninterruptable Power Supplies,...", well, then we wouldn't have a part in this conversation, would we? But we do have a part in this conversation and some of us think that they are not necessary or are redundant in many ways.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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HeavyHemi I was just chuckling over why people who think you don't need a UPS at all, are in a thread where someone is asking for advice...but I guess we do have their permission...even though we're wrong I guess.... Personally, since I live out in the boonies and power outages are a thing, I have a couple. The largest being the 2200VA on my main system.
Excuse me?
The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above)
It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback.
People with computers, what kind of social media do you use? Some are going to answer "none".
If he would have started his question with "People with Uninterruptable Power Supplies,...", well, then we wouldn't have a part in this conversation, would we? But we do have a part in this conversation and some of us think that they are not necessary or are redundant in many ways.
I hate to get nitpicky (no I don't), but "none" isn't an actual UPS type.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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arestavo I hate to get nitpicky (no I don't), but "none" isn't an actual UPS type.
I disagree. He didn't ask UPS type, he asked UPS kind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfk_L4Nx2ZI&feature=youtu.be&t=4m10s When choosing a UPS, choosing not to have a UPS is one of the valid options and is therefore part of the discussion of choice when it comes to purchasing a UPS. Anyway... moving on.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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arestavo I hate to get nitpicky (no I don't), but "none" isn't an actual UPS type.
I disagree. He didn't ask UPS type, he asked UPS kind.
That's a synonym....
"Kind" refers to how a specific thing can or can not be linked to a group. "Type" refers to the individual characteristics of things within a group. They are often interchangeable but do not mean the same thing. "Choosing not to purchase a UPS" is a kind of decision related to UPS purchases. "Not owning a UPS" is not a type of UPS. You are correct that "None" is not a UPS type. But that wasn't the question in the first place. The question was what kind of UPS do SLI users use; and "none" is a kind of decision related to UPS ownership. This is getting out of hand. Please don't argue with me on this matter. This argument is off topic and fruitless. The original comments describing the decision not to purchase a UPS were not off topic and were a direct answer to the question from users who have made that decision.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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HeavyHemi I was just chuckling over why people who think you don't need a UPS at all, are in a thread where someone is asking for advice...but I guess we do have their permission...even though we're wrong I guess.... Personally, since I live out in the boonies and power outages are a thing, I have a couple. The largest being the 2200VA on my main system.
Excuse me?
The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above)
It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback.
People with computers, what kind of social media do you use? Some are going to answer "none".
If he would have started his question with "People with Uninterruptable Power Supplies,...", well, then we wouldn't have a part in this conversation, would we? But we do have a part in this conversation and some of us think that they are not necessary or are redundant in many ways.
You're excused. I mean, after all the OP "Ok so I ordered the APC SMT1500, should be at my local Best Buy next Saturday. I am going to toss out my old 750VA into which I am currently plugging both of my monitors and my secondary computer and use the 1300 VA for those duties. The new one will have only the computer plugged into it, so this should definitely take care of things. Thanks again to everyone for all the great advice and opinions! " In his OP, he wasn't asking if he needed one he asked for advice on a REPLACEMENT and he elaborated on why. You're arguing 'kind' as if the CONTENT of his post did not exist and provide the context of his question as a REPLACEMENT not if he needed one. Even AFTER the comments regarding not needing one were posted, he ignored then. Excuse me if my chuckling offended you.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
2017/04/23 13:45:51
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ty_ger07 The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above)
It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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ty_ger07 The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above)
It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback.
+1
Here's an idea, since the OP has made his decision, and apparently there is some angst regarding opinions, why not close this this thread?
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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ty_ger07 The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above)
It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback.
+1
Here's an idea, since the OP has made his decision, and apparently there is some angst regarding opinions, why not close this this thread?
I'll only close the thread if the OP requests for it to be closed.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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ty_ger07 The question: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use? The answer: None. Because... (look at my answer above)
It's not off topic. It's not negative. It is feedback.
+1
Here's an idea, since the OP has made his decision, and apparently there is some angst regarding opinions, why not close this this thread?
I'll only close the thread if the OP requests for it to be closed.
Okay...+1 I guess.
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Re: People with SLI setups, what kind of Uninterruptible Power Supply do you use?
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Go ahead and close it. I appreciate everyone's input, the part is ordered, and I learned a good bit. And yes, I didn't respond to any comments about not having a UPS, since, as stated correctly by Heavy Hemi, I was asking advice about what to replace my current UPS with, not whether I should just not use one.
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