Danger in using the following?

SlitherSly · 05-30-2009, 01:30 AM

I've determined that my PC consumes about 255 watts while gaming. Is it harmful to use a UPS that has a max capacity of 210 watts?

Also, does the watt output also apply to the surge-only protection outlets or just the surge+battery outlets?

JBNimble · 05-30-2009, 10:25 PM

I doubt you will experience any hardware damage, but you may lose your current work -- the chief reason for UPS.

I suggest that you open a typical application, begin a new test document, and pull the plug into the UPS. Then see if you have plenty of time to close the document, save it, and shut down.

Before doing this, I also suggest you wait for a few more comments. Perhaps I am missing a reason not to run this test.

PeterT · 05-31-2009, 04:49 PM

JBNimble's suggestion sounds like a good practical test. Also, most UPS have an overload warning. If yours does and the warning is not triggered, I think you are OK.

05-30-2009, 01:30 AM	#1
SlitherSly Robotic Robot Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 86	Danger in using the following? I've determined that my PC consumes about 255 watts while gaming. Is it harmful to use a UPS that has a max capacity of 210 watts? Also, does the watt output also apply to the surge-only protection outlets or just the surge+battery outlets?
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05-30-2009, 10:25 PM	#2
JBNimble Renaissance Man Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,030	Re: Danger in using the following? I doubt you will experience any hardware damage, but you may lose your current work -- the chief reason for UPS. I suggest that you open a typical application, begin a new test document, and pull the plug into the UPS. Then see if you have plenty of time to close the document, save it, and shut down. Before doing this, I also suggest you wait for a few more comments. Perhaps I am missing a reason not to run this test. __________________ Beware the prophet making profit.
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05-31-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
PeterT CUSL2...GA-EP45-UD3P...? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 2,647	Re: Danger in using the following? JBNimble's suggestion sounds like a good practical test. Also, most UPS have an overload warning. If yours does and the warning is not triggered, I think you are OK. __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Asus Eee PC 1000HE, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667 GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB P5B-D, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate *
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