Uninterruptible Power supplies

[Via Noctis]

Just wanted to find out what everyone is using. I currently use a 2009 8 core mac pro, and am thinking it would be a good investment to get a ups. Any tips or advice when shopping for one?

 

[hsinn3r]

Shop for an online UPS. More expensive, but safer. No real need to buy a really high capacity one, you can deal with smaller battery life by making the UPS hibernate the PC when it reaches critical level.

 

[Via Noctis]

I was just looking online. Are there any brands you suggest avoiding? Reviews on these seem quite mixed, but I suppose it could be user error too.

 

[Mutant]

One thing to look for: true sinusoide output.

Many UPSes will supply you with alternating current that looks more like square wave which can negatively affect your recording audio quality.

 

[Via Noctis]

Thanks for the help guys. Is this one on the right track?


[ame="http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1350PFCLCD-Compatible-1350VA-Tower/dp/B00429N19M"]http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1350PFCLCD-Compatible-1350VA-Tower/dp/B00429N19M[/ame]


haven't been able to find one that stated is was a true sinusoidal output, I have found ones that said pure sine wave and stepped approximation... This shit is confusing as hell..

 

[Mutant]

Yes.
If you were to believe everything written on that Amazon page (including customer reviews), then it would be a good purchase.
I am not really up to date with UPS units, few years ago a true sine wave output would cost way more than just 160 USD.