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ZrByte · 04-06-2004, 02:11

been a little while since ive started a thread about problems Im having with my comps or Ideas I am having so I think this is way overdue

ok, my problem at the moment is that I seem to be getting a tiny power surge in the house, a surge protected powerstrip doesnt stop it yet strangley my computer & my TV are the only things effected.
The TV dimms briefly but then carries on as normal, the PC however reboots as though someone has hit the power button twice fast (sometimes it needs to be powered down completeley before it will reboot as im sure some of you have experienced if you switch your machine on and off too quickly).

No other devices are affected at all in the house, my internet carries on as normal when I connect the laptop to it, it only seems to be the PC and TV effected.
And im pretty sure it has nothing to do with the PC itself (faultwise anyway) Its pretty random when It happens, it can range from ten days uptime to 20mins uptime, done it today at exactly the same time as my Mum unplugged the hoover.

The problem with the TV I can live with but the problem with the PC is something I am not willing to put up with so I figured a UPS would be a good idea as it would provide power to bridge this momentary surge, will also be handy if the main fuse trips wich seems to happen everytime a bulb or a plug blows downstairs.
This is when my problem starts as I havent the foggiest idea about UPS types and requirements.

Im not looking to spend much and the battery life doesnt need to be great so long as it holds a charge since its not really a UPS without the battery is it? So I figured Ebay would be a good place to start.

Found the following....
APC Smart-UPS 700VA - Part Number: SU700INET

APC Smart-UPS 1000

APC 350 UPS

Would any of those be good enough for a PC running on a 300W PSU?? (If more info about my system is needed I would be more than happy to share it).

04-06-2004, 02:11	#1
ZrByte Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wirral / Ex CWC Area Age: 42 Posts: 3,251	UPS (Uninteruptable PSU) been a little while since ive started a thread about problems Im having with my comps or Ideas I am having so I think this is way overdue ok, my problem at the moment is that I seem to be getting a tiny power surge in the house, a surge protected powerstrip doesnt stop it yet strangley my computer & my TV are the only things effected. The TV dimms briefly but then carries on as normal, the PC however reboots as though someone has hit the power button twice fast (sometimes it needs to be powered down completeley before it will reboot as im sure some of you have experienced if you switch your machine on and off too quickly). No other devices are affected at all in the house, my internet carries on as normal when I connect the laptop to it, it only seems to be the PC and TV effected. And im pretty sure it has nothing to do with the PC itself (faultwise anyway) Its pretty random when It happens, it can range from ten days uptime to 20mins uptime, done it today at exactly the same time as my Mum unplugged the hoover. The problem with the TV I can live with but the problem with the PC is something I am not willing to put up with so I figured a UPS would be a good idea as it would provide power to bridge this momentary surge, will also be handy if the main fuse trips wich seems to happen everytime a bulb or a plug blows downstairs. This is when my problem starts as I havent the foggiest idea about UPS types and requirements. Im not looking to spend much and the battery life doesnt need to be great so long as it holds a charge since its not really a UPS without the battery is it? So I figured Ebay would be a good place to start. Found the following.... APC Smart-UPS 700VA - Part Number: SU700INET APC Smart-UPS 1000 APC 350 UPS Would any of those be good enough for a PC running on a 300W PSU?? (If more info about my system is needed I would be more than happy to share it).