Need an array of UPS backups. Need HELP!!!

Alright so i am in need of at last 3 UPSs and I am looking for my best bang for my buck! I am looking for a small-midsize one like this Where I can run basically accessories off of. Then I want another one of a similar size or slightly bigger to put my netbook on. Then I am looking for a heavy duty one that I can put my laptop on/future desktop. That one will also run my IPS panel too. Again I am looking for the best bang for my buck between quality and price and battery size. Is a large one is better bang for my buck then a super large one then I'll go with the the large size for my laptop instead of over kill.


Also can these batteries be replaced with Li-ion ones? I know the larger ones you can replace the lead acid batteries. So I am more then confident that I could do it if its physically possible. If it "isn't possible" then what are the reasons for it not being possible? I am more than glad to find a work around and do further research if I know what the problem is.


Lastly reason why I am doing this is because someone explained how flaky power in NC probably destroyed my previous routers so I want to protect my stuff...especially my new monitor.

EDIT:looking at how much this will cost i'll probably want two small ones and one really good one. One for router/modem downstairs, one for peripherals, one big one for laptop/netbook/monitor.



EDIT: is this good? and a good deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102048

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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1815470&CatId=234

 

I kinda stick to the APC brand in terms of UPS (since it never failed me for the longest time, although you'd have to replace the battery every 1-2 years).

this item you linked however seems like a very good deal being 1200w (apc at that price range would only have around 850-900w)
Ultra ULT33046 Xfinity 2000VA 1200w UPS w/ AVR & Digital Display - 6 Outlets, 120V, Voltage Boost, 1065 Joules, 4 Battery Backup/Surge & 2 Surge Only Outlets, 3 Year Warranty w/ Registration at TigerDirect.com

 

yea but it doesn't come with the added features to let you know if you got a flacky power system like the cyberpower. I have used and need cyber power before and they seem just fine


EDIT: also what do you think about repalcing it with a li-ion battery...ever done anything like that?

 

It depends on what runtime and what kind of switching you need.

I have heavier-duty UPS's wired to switched PDU's at home, but something like this is what I'd use to meaningfully protect a small huddle of machines.

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=SMT1500&total_watts=50

 

yea that is 350-500 bucks for that...i'll pass and get the cyber power at that point. Half the price. Not justified.

EDIT: also does anyone know what the insides look like and circuitry? Is it possible to through in Li-ion batteries?

 

Yes, the APC is more expensive because it's more expensive. If you're solely focused on price then the Cyberpower does look like a good bet.

 

alright thx. There are a couple ones that look promising i'll have to look around. But that ~900w one from Cyberpower for ~$170 is a good deal? Never looked into the UPS area in prices before. Also have you any idea about the insides pictures and such on how to replace UPS battery with li-ion ones?

 

I think i am going with this one because its a lot cheaper and only 90watts less (810watts total)


$117 better than $168
Newegg.com - CyberPower Intelligent LCD Series GreenPower UPS CP1350AVRLCD 1350 VA 810 Watts 4 x 5-15R Battery/Surge Protected 4 x 5-15R Surge Protected Outlets UPS

 

Update I think I will go with this UPS for router and accessories. It seems like it is the best bang for your buck. Has goppod reviews on newegg unless you guy's know something else?


Newegg.com - CyberPower Standby Series CP425SLG 425 VA 255 Watts 8 Outlets UPS Replaces existing model# CPS425SL

 

I guess it depends on what you're protecting for. Cheaper UPS's may be rated for certain volt-amperes, but the runtime they can sustain at any load is usually less the lower the price. And no, you can't swap them with Li-Ion cells.

At the ~$100 level, it strikes me as barely better in practical terms than having a surge protected socket, though I don't generally doubt that in most brownout circumstances, it *is* better - but only just. Also, cheaper UPS's switch to the battery supply instead of having the power go through the same route always, and there's a small, but possibly significant for some devices, switch time.

 

i manly needed it to control and level the current/voltage and it says that it does it so as far as i am concerned it should work find for me. The two small ones are justs for routers and external hardrives.

 

I would buy one of the smaller ones and test it to see how good it conditions the power... I have a very bad power problem where I live so I spent the money for a conditioner and a ups. The cheap ones are basically using an invertor to fix the problems but the cheap ones mess up the sine wave. Unless you can find one that produces a Pure Sine Wave.

What you really need is a line conditioner not a ups.

 

Newegg.com - TRIPP LITE LC1200 Line Conditioner / AVR System


this seems worse it has a 10-12% variance compared to the 5% of the cyber power and I noted the small ones dont do AVR so am I stuck with only 100+ dollar options for small pieces of gear?

EDIT: while doing a search for AVR i foudn these two that are fairly cheap...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842111031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812541004

 

40 bucks on amazon:
Amazon.com: Pyle-Pro PCO800 19'' Rack Mount 1800 Watt Power Conditioner w/ 8 Outlets: Musical Instruments

A little more higher end 90 on amazon.

Amazon.com: Belkin PureAV® PF30 Home Theater Power Console: Electronics

Heck even Walmart has some 50 bucks...

Walmart.com: APC Line-R 1200VA Line Conditioner with Automatic Voltage Regulator LE1200: Computers

I would spend a little bit on the part just because you spent a bunch on what you are trying to protect... but that is just me. I am using theater ones because my power is that bad...

I don't know if you are just using newegg because it is there, but I just googled and used some of the ones I saw.