WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Guys is it safe to connect UPS with PS3 ?? ..Which brand is better APC or Microtek...I read Microtek UPS are not that good?? Is APC 550V - 300Watts enough for PS3 & HD LCD tv.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I have APC cuz its a well known brand, Microtek I dunno it is good as well i guess, I would suggest you go for 1000Va or 600W, you can use both ps3,360 and LCD on it or go for 600Va for ps3 and LCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Howz this 800VA Dooble battery double power ups from Microtek ?? i read..its not that in back up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Microtek is good as well , get 800VA for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 WTF read this guys I got myself a Microtek 800VA UPS (MDP800+) a couple of weeks ago to save my PS3 from the frequent power outages that we are seeing in Hyderabad but the purpose was rather lost when I found that it worked fine only till the mains power was on. As soon as there was an outage, it couldn’t stop the PS3 from an abrupt shut down. I ran around the pathetic Microtek customer service for days and they finally sent an “engineer” down to my place (after a week) to diagnose the issue and he couldn’t say anything more than that the UPS is meant for a PC and nothing else. All logical discussions to tell him that PS3 is essentially a PC but in a different form were kind of like pouring water on a well-oiled rock and hoping it would stick. Kind of disappointed, I had a hunch which solved it for me though today . When I tried to read the output voltage from the output ports on the UPS, it showed me 225–230V when main supply was on. As soon as it was switched off, the output dropped to around 160V. On connecting the PS3, it went up a bit (to around 180V). Now, the load should not have been an issue because a PS3 requires 180–350W I think, which can easily be given by even a 500VA UPS. So far, all suggestions given to me were to remove everything else from the UPS except the PS3, but that was actually my setup in the very first place. The weird idea that I had was that the problem is, in fact, that the PS3 is not enough load for it. Call me crazy but as soon as I connected my TV also to the UPS, it started working just fine and dandy. No trip ups now, and I can even cold-boot my PS3 and TV from the UPS backup alone. Now, I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to electrical stuff (in fact this was one of my most dreaded subjects during my graduation). So, if anyone can give me a sound reasoning behind what I just saw would be very much appreciated. Or is this a real fault with the unit that I got, or maybe it is a defect in all the Microtek UPS’s? Anyways, I ain’t complaining till it’s working for me and if you are seeing the same issues you could try the same as well. This is the same 800va microtek ups ..i was talking abt... Damn Cheap quality ups..APC is American..i think its better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 It might be a faulty UPS. I have been using Microtek 80VA UPS since 2005 , never had any problem.My PS3 , 22" Dell LCD Monitor and Gaming PC with 8800GTX all are connected to it , gives good backup in power cut , which is very less in my area anyway for last 2-3 years. With PS3 and LCD Monitor = 15-20 backup avg , never tested the full limit. Only PC = 10 min backup All Three - Never tested the backup but it can run all three during power cut , happened once. I replaced both the batteries once in late 2008 , otherwise its running great still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 How much power does PS3 uses while gaming ?? My Samsung HDTV uses 110w max PS3 Slim will use around 101w while gaming http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalf...-article?page=2 PS3 SLIM POWER USAGE WHILE GAMING IS AROUND 101 max . See http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/playsta...-3-slim-review/ I can get 550VA - 300W ....APC UPS with warranty for 900Rs... What you guys say?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 0.7 X 550VA = 385 watts ...that's how you convert Volt into Watt right multiplying it with 0.7 or 0.8 ?? Everyone is recommending APC ..even on other forums... :| Iam going with APC.. iam low on money can't spend more 3000Rs on UPS right now..that's why iam asking..Is 300w+ enough just for PS3 nd TV....or just ps3..lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunallkw Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 yours is the 40nm version IIRC , so it's even lesser for you , about 75-85 Watts when gaming. source http://www.techtree.com/India/News/PS3_Sli...110819-585.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Actually its 45nm....guys its 2001A not 2100A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWC Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I have the said 800VA from Mtek. The problem is that it requires good voltage to operate. Works well only late at night or early morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ya lil fluctuation nd it creates problem..where APC is stable even voltage fluctuates... I just want to know 300w plus APC is enough for PS3 ?? LOL http://www.indianvideogamer.com/forums/ind...aded&start= So, all those who are looking to buy a UPS go for APC, and by the way APC mentions the Wattage that their UPS can handle which no other companies provide or even know about. finally took chance and bought an APC BACK UPS 500(VA) RS, and I was shocked to see that a 500VA ups was able to give back-up to my ps3 aswel as my 32" LCD!!! Thanx.. sorry for creating a new thread fo same topic :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil_angel Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've also bought a new 550 VA APC UPS after my stupid 800VA MCtek bouble battery UPS screwed up! I've got to say, APC rides them voltage fluctuations like waves....no problems.....my place some of the worst voltage fluctuations.....BTW, I've got my 20" LCD, Xbox 360 and PC connected to it now! (no room for speakers ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixke Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've also bought a new 550 VA APC UPS after my stupid 800VA MCtek bouble battery UPS screwed up! How much does it cost for a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil_angel Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 How much does it cost for a new one? I bought mine about a month back for 1900 Rs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixke Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I bought mine about a month back for 1900 Rs. Okay, great. I guess I'll be needing one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil_angel Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Okay, great. I guess I'll be needing one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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