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Topic
Board Mining
Re: In need of a UPS
by
AnonMZ
on 12/01/2014, 17:19:46 UTC
Maybe some more info would help:

I have a Rosewill LIGHTNING-1300 1300W PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182063

I know the PSU isnt using all 1300 watts but the mining rig uses around 900 watts.






Thank you Anon and Unacceptable for your answers.

From your link, and going to the more expanded specs from the Rosewill page:
http://www.rosewill.com/products/1799/ProductDetail_Overview.htm
“Active-PFC with auto AC-input voltage adjustment(100-240V)”

It appears that your PSU is equipped with Active PFC (Power Factor Correction), so it falls under the second example I’ve posted above.

To be safe, you’d require a higher VA rating UPS to handle the power. A 1.6 to 2KVA as Unaccptable noted should be sufficient, for the load. That would cover your capacity (load) needs, and run time would ofc depend on battery(s) Ah size.

In addition, due to the PFC, the UPS would need to be “highend/smart” or closer to true sine wave output.


This maybe of help: https://www.dougv.com/2010/03/01/active-pfc-enabled-psus-are-not-compatable-with-most-low-end-ups/
“In short, if you send a high-end PSU the current created by a lower-end UPS, the PSU’s built-in power factor correction hates it, and cuts power to the PC immediately. As in, the exact thing you bought the UPS to prevent in the first place is exactly what happens.

While I understand the value in having a high-performing PSU — less heat, more power, protection for internal components — a straight-up power off of the PC is never a good thing. So your choices are either to forgo a UPS, purchase a really expensive UPS, or purchase a low-cost PSU”