PC Power & Cooling Releases a UPS
PrintAny long-time Maximum PC reader should be familiar with PC Power & Cooling, whose power supplies have been chosen for use in a number of Dream Machine configurations. PC Power & Cooling arguably stands in a class of its own, and so it makes sense that the company would venture into the world of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), which it has done with the introduction of its Pro-Source 1500VA UPS.
"“PC Power & Cooling has a long history of delivering premium power management solutions to enthusiast and commercial customers, and the Pro-Source continues that tradition by addressing customers needs for superior UPS," commented Ryan Edwards, Director of Product Management for the Group. "The Pro-Source protects your investment by delivering a pure sine wave output for uninterrupted power to even the most demanding pc configurations in the event of an extended power disruption."
PCP&C claims its Pro-Source UPS will keep your rig powered for 10 minutes during a power outage, assuming a "typical load (600W)." The company also says its new UPS utilizes a pure sine wave as opposed to the "step" sine wave found in some lower quality units, making it the first pure sine wave, high output UPS retailing under $300. End-users can keep tabs on input/output voltage, frequency, load, backup time, and temperature with the included software, which can also send remote alerts.
The Pro-Source UPS is available now direct from PCP&P for a penny under $300.
Image Credit: PC Power & Cooling
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bandeezee
April 07, 2009 at 9:15am
I know a UPS is not exactly one of the parts an MPC reader would want to see reviewed, but I've been looking for a 1500VA UPS for a good price. I've wanted to get the APC 1500VA UPS, but it stays around $200. Plus, this article said this PCP&C UPS is the first sub $300 high output UPS to use a pure sine wave, so makes me think forking out a little extra for better power wouldn't be such a bad thing; however, before I spend that much on a UPS, I would love to see MPC do a small review. Test it out and such, see if it handles black outs and brown outs as well as I hope. Their software could also be tested out to see how well it works with XP/Vista/Win7 (or whatever it's compatible with).
I've heard a lot of good things about the APC UPS and a lot of bad things about other cheaper high powered UPS's, so I would love to see this get reviewed by a website I know I can trust. I've heard some UPS's not even kicking on in time to stop the computer from losing power, what good is a UPS if your computer loses power, then it kicks on. Anyway, just hoping to see it in the review section, thanks MPC.
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