Anyone recommend a UPS?

[CL328]

Hi,

Looking to get input as to which brand/type of UPS to buy. I have 2 PCs, printer, scanner, router, 2 19in monitors.

1 pc is simple/standard.
My other is the "GOOD" one... 2 hard drives, 2 cds/burner, atholon, it has 350 w PS, and 4 fans in it.

I'm not sure how to configure the amount of power/watts I need to have in a UPS. I'm not trying to keep the machines running for very long incase the power goes out (just until I can shut them down.)

Basically, I just need some protect (as in insurance) and also HOPEFULLY it might solve a very strage problem my "good" pc has. Although my main question for this post is:

Which UPS should I buy?

I do want to ask this:
My PC freezes very, very randomly and for no apparent reason. I'm hoping a UPS can solve it, because I don't think it is a software issue.

I'm check the ram with Simmtest's memory doc (checked out fine).
I don't think it is a heat problem, my chip does not get over 45 degress C. I guess my chip could have problems or the PS could be surging???

Any other ideas???

 

[kbrinley]

Hi,

For your first question, I have found that APC makes outstanding UPS and Surge Protectors. Their Surge Protector's are Lightning Rated, meaning that they can protect your computer from a Lightning Strike, and if not, APC will ussually pay for damages. To my knowledge, they do not have any UPS that have enough power outlets that you need, but where I work we have one large UPS with 7 computers and 2 monitors plugged into one. You should be able to plug a surge protector into the UPS and fit all of your equipment that way.

As for your random PC freezes, I could only specualte. It might be due to overheating if you overclocked the computer (it sounds like you did with 4 fans in the second computer). You may let your computer run for a long period of time (like 24 hours) then open the case and touch the coolant block on your processor. If it is not overheating, it may be due to the operating system. Newer windows operating systems are far more stable than previous versions, especially if your using Windows 98. Finally, if your running a lot of programs at once on your computer, you may be having memory issues and need more RAM. I hope this helps.