Which is better, APC, Belkin or CyberPower?
Hello,
My APC RS1000 has an internal fault and needs to be replaced. What I am curious about is how Belkin and CyberPower compare to APC. Interestingly enough, it appears that my APC only supports AVM in boost mode, not trim mode. I'm looking for a unit that has 1000 to 1500va as my power supply "currently" is a 460w dell (It's a XPS Gen 5) and I want to get an UPS that has nearly twice as much capability for expansion in the future. (I think I'll have a new PC while this unit is still under warranty, so plan for the future I say.) I've used APC until now, but I'm looking at Belkin and CyberPower and I'm curious how they stack up. Believe it or not, Belkin even has a Data Recovery Warranty! That was a suprise.
Thanks!
hselburn
My APC RS1000 has an internal fault and needs to be replaced. What I am curious about is how Belkin and CyberPower compare to APC. Interestingly enough, it appears that my APC only supports AVM in boost mode, not trim mode. I'm looking for a unit that has 1000 to 1500va as my power supply "currently" is a 460w dell (It's a XPS Gen 5) and I want to get an UPS that has nearly twice as much capability for expansion in the future. (I think I'll have a new PC while this unit is still under warranty, so plan for the future I say.) I've used APC until now, but I'm looking at Belkin and CyberPower and I'm curious how they stack up. Believe it or not, Belkin even has a Data Recovery Warranty! That was a suprise.
Thanks!
hselburn
Last Comment
PUNKY
Belkin brand is gaining ground in the market recently, but I have use it only one. Some of others I have is APC and so far I dont have any issue with APC. I would go with warranty service, sevice support, options offer, and of course the cost should affordable. Both vendors are good so far I know of.
Hi,
My opinion is that since the batteries only last a couple of years, you should buy only for what you need right now.
I wish that there was an easy way to adjust the float voltage of the batts. I think that by going for the max run time, and floating at the max allowable value of almost 15 volts for a 12 volt batt, they shorten the life of the cells.
You seem to have had the moderately unusual situation of failure due to an electronic and not a battery issue?
My opinion is that since the batteries only last a couple of years, you should buy only for what you need right now.
I wish that there was an easy way to adjust the float voltage of the batts. I think that by going for the max run time, and floating at the max allowable value of almost 15 volts for a 12 volt batt, they shorten the life of the cells.
You seem to have had the moderately unusual situation of failure due to an electronic and not a battery issue?
ASKER
The tech from APC said that since I was getting an internal fault message from PowerChute, that it was an internal error. Note that the battery did lose all it's charge. After the power outage I rebooted and it tried charging, but it has since lost all it's charge, while plugged in and turned on so it appears not to be the battery. It would be an easy decision if it were, I'd just buy a new battery and recycle the old one.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
THIS SOLUTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.
View this solution by signing up for a free trial.
Members can start a 7-Day free trial and enjoy unlimited access to the platform.
... Found it (the 1500va Belkins I noted above) for $127.99 => http://www.provantage.com/belkin-f6c1500-tw-rk~7BELZ036.htm
Whatever you do, I'd say get those batts charged up again, even if you have to adapt a wall-wart unit to do it- Sounds like you know how to use a meter to arrange this. If you leave those batts around uncharged, they'll go bad in a few months. Regards, lewis.
ASKER
I ended up with an APC BR1200RS as it seemed to have the best balance of price and power for my needs. Thanks to all who answered the question!!
Components
Components are those devices that are internal to a computer -- the PC boards, the central processor (CPU), the memory (RAM), disk and video controllers and so on.
34K
Questions
--
Followers
--
Top Experts
Get a personalized solution from industry experts
TRUSTED BY
