Q: I just got a new PC and 17 “flat panel from Dell. I stretched my budget and you could find something I want. In the past I have sounded a flat panel display due to a power surge during a storm. I want trying to protect my new setup. The area I live in seems to have many faults, and usually during the day when Im not home to attend to my PC.
Ive thinking about buying a UPS and have heard that there is software out there that can monitor and shut down your system in case of a power failure. The only other thing I can add to the UPS is the wireless router (?). Can anyone recommend a UPS and software to my needs?
I have Dell Dimension 5150 with dual hard drives, running XP SP2.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Best Answer: 1) Not necessarily. A computer get a virus by going to a certain site or receiving a certain program. If the two computers are on the same network it is more likely that they will both get the virus, but not a guarantee. Both computers should have antivirus software.
2)The little box is called a router, and will cost you between 40 and 60$
3) You can leave it on all night if you really want to, but i would stronly suggest turning it off or putting it into standby mode to save power and make it last longer.
4) Run it once a week
5)Processor speed and RAM determine how fast it is. Get a dual core processor running faster than 2.2 GHZ, and more than 2 GB of RAM to have a computer with decent speed .
6) Ask him if it includes antivirus/microsoft office. Ask about a warranty. Ask about the specs.
7) Buy from dell. Apple is overpriced, HP is decent, and gateways always break.
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
Originally posted by: guy
Originally posted by: guy
UPS = GOOD. but at the end of the day, a surge protector is all you need if you're strapped for cash.
If what you need is graceful shut down in case of power loss, which seems to be what the original poster wants, you need a UPS. A surge protector will not do that.
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I'm not sure if you are serious or just kidding.
If you are serious, I was talking about if he loses power, a surge protector will just lose power too. So, it is like you pull the plug on the computer. If you have a program running with open (unsaved) files, you will lose any unsaved data.
But, if you have a UPS, the UPS provides power to the computer and also monitors the battery voltage. When the UPS battery voltage starts to drop, which is a sign that soon it will lose power, the software saves all the open files and shuts down Windows. A surge protector cannot do that.
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
Originally posted by: guy
UPS = GOOD. but at the end of the day, a surge protector is all you need if you're strapped for cash.
If what you need is graceful shut down in case of power loss, which seems to be what the original poster wants, you need a UPS. A surge protector will not do that.
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Re:guy, guy, everyone else, thanks for you input! I think for simplicity for me, the APC with the Powershut software makes perfect sense! I'll definitely be on the look out for a good bargain on the 750VA! Thanks again everyone!!!
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
UPS = GOOD. but at the end of the day, a surge protector is all you need if you're strapped for cash.
If what you need is graceful shut down in case of power loss, which seems to be what the original poster wants, you need a UPS. A surge protector will not do that.
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Re:I've had two APC UPS's, and never had any trouble with either. Even when I plugged waaay too much stuff into my 350VA, it still held up for brownouts (which was why I had it). I've since upgraded to a 750VA that I got a real deal on (like $25).
UPS = GOOD. but at the end of the day, a surge protector is all you need if you're strapped for cash.
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Re:I too like APC products, all of my computers are connected to them using either an UPS or surge protector.
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
Any decent UPS comes with a software utility that powers down the PC when the UPS battery is low. You can also use XP to do the same thing. [/quote]
Would you say that that is the case for most of the UPS products that they do in fact come with software? I'm just making sure so that if I order something online it has what I need. For example, the APC you referred to doesn't say anything about software but is that basically an included item, even when not mentioned?
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With enough power outlets to protect your entire system, built-in phone/fax/modem line (DSL compatible) protection and easy-to-install safe system shutdown software
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
I have 2 1500VA units which I can upgrade with a second battery to make them into 3000VA units
Adding battery increases the run time. But, it does not increase the maximum output power capability of the unit. If the inverter can only deliver 1500VA, that is your limit no matter how many more batteries you add to it.
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Re:Three little letters "A", "P", "C"…. as in APC as in American Power Conversion… The APC Back-UPS ES USB 750VA w/TEL & COAX 120V should meet your needs. Its about $100… should give you 10 minutes of uptime in a power outage and has the PowerShute software to automagically shutdown your computer when the battery runs low… You could get a beefier one, I have 2 1500VA units which I can upgrade with a second battery to make them into 3000VA units which I got on sale/rebate from CompUSSR errr… CompUSA, for $100 each a few months back… I get about 26 minutes on battery with one…
Re:[/quote] Any decent UPS comes with a software utility that powers down the PC when the UPS battery is low. You can also use XP to do the same thing. [/quote]
Would you say that that is the case for most of the UPS products that they do in fact come with software? I'm just making sure so that if I order something online it has what I need. For example, the APC you referred to doesn't say anything about software but is that basically an included item, even when not mentioned?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
I just got a new PC and 17" flat panel display from Dell.
I've thought about buying a UPS and have heard that there is software out there that can also monitor and shut-down your system in the event of a power loss. The only other thing that I may add to the UPS is the Wireless router(?). Can anyone recommend a UPS and software that can suit my needs?
I have Dell Dimension 5150 with dual hard drives, running XP, SP2.
Any decent UPS comes with a software utility that powers down the PC when the UPS battery is low. You can also use XP to do the same thing.
This is a good UPS that provides enough run time for your setup.
http://apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE725BB
Edit:
The UPS battery ages fast and dies (very short run time) in about 2 to 3 years. So, it makes sense to have a longer run time to begin with.
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