Which UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) battery backup unit should I get based on these specs?


Posted July 28th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
battery backup
Divad asked:


Computer Type: Dell Vostro 220 Mini-Tower

Monitor Type: Dell 22 inch Widescreen E2209WFP Analog Flat Panel Display

Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.8GHz, 3M, L2Cache, 1066FSB)

Internal Hard Drives: Only 1

Predominant Hard Drive Type: 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache

User Site Voltage: 120V (I live in New Jersey, USA)

Printer Type: None

Additional Peripherals: USB Keyboard, USB Stereo Speakers, 16X (DVD+/-RW) Burner Drive, Optical USB Mouse, Cable/DSL Modem

Desired run time during power fail: 5 to 10 minutes
What VA rating do I need when looking for a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) battery backup unit for my needs based on the specs listed here?