Thanks, Eric. That would work for the modem, but the computer(s) are across the room. I'm worried about the computers. Recenely had some invisible power event that seemed to crunch something in my most-important software.  Had to do various softeware reinstalls, or re-specify preferences every time the power went out here, and sometimes have to do that anyway.

I think I need a UPC that will deliver even voltage to the PCs here.  I think I need to get one with active pfc (power factor corrected), but wanted to know if that was appropriate for my power supply, plus would run the AMD FX4100 processor & motherboard. And the router, so that doesn't need to suffer from power dips any more.

I think I need something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102139
But there are no reviews on it here yet.

Thanks,
Liz J


On 22 September 2012 07:36, Eric Martin <eric.joshua.martin@gmail.com> wrote:

I have a power strip style ups you can have, it just needs a new battery. For a similar project, I went with a smart ups 750 or 1000, and you could even go with a back-ups (both by apc, the smart one can shutdown your pc).

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Eric

On Sep 22, 2012 12:03 AM, "E Johnson" <iris.gates@gmail.com> wrote:
Today and the other day we discussed my issues with a modem declared-dead by twin techs from my ISP. Part of that problem may have been caused by bad elex service here.

I need a recommendation for a UPS to use here. We have dirty elex here in this 112 year-old central Worcester house, & inadequate amperage to my floor (top floor garret). Refrig runs on same circuit as my computers do. Lights dim when something downstairs also turns on, probably a microwave oven and/or a TV. This won't be fixed any time soon unless the landlady suddenly becomes a benefactress of the Gate$ Foundation, which will never happen. I could sometime get an electrician in here to add a suitable circuit for my floor, but it would be faster & better just to get an UPS, whether or not the elex here is ever upgraded.

UPS here would only need to run max 2 PCs plus their monitors, one modem and router & a light bulb or two.  Really needs to run only one. The primary PC here is mine, which has a  450W power supply running a 95W  AMD FX4100 quad (bulldozer) no vid card. Antec Sonata II case has 2 fans. Mobo is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157292
Built June 2012. Works great. The other PC is a few years older; similar, but usually don't care if it shuts down in power outage or not.

I need UPS to beep audibly in a power outage, but only need maybe 5 minutes to light a candle, go to office, save whatever is not saved & Halt. Otherwise just need UPS to smooth out the fluctuating elex here.

I'm not clear from newegg or any vendor, which kind of UPS I need to get for this small home setup. Please would someone recommend what UPS would be suitable here, but not overkill.

Thanks extremely,
Liz J

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