can u people suggest me a good UPS under 2k with good features 2 run a Desktop for minimum 15mins. & it shouls be able 2 run a CRT monitor. should have cold boot, etc.

Go for APC Rs 2100 approx

+1 for APC 500VA
price rs. 2200/-

I too planning to buy UPS....but want min of 30 min backup.....

Could you plz suggest me .....and also tell approx price...
thankss

simple get a double battery ups..
i dunno the price ...Ravi might as he has a double battery ups..

get higher VA UPs..may be around 800 VA ..or higher.

I have Microtek double battery, 800VA. Current cost sud be around 2.5K

how much is your Microtek ups backup limit ??

Mine is old UPs..but it says to give backup of min. 30 min....or more.

I havn't checked its backup time ..so cant say exactly. Morever back up depend on what power you are comsuming from UPS...like(cabinet fan, graphics card, speaker type and others)

Well my config

Zebronics Cabby with 450 watt (FAN:3*80mm + 1*120 mm )
Intel 915 GAV P4 3.0ghz HT
Seagate 320 GB Sata
Lite-on 20X dvd-R
Nvidia 7300GS
2 Lan cards
Pinnacle TV Tuner
Optical Mouse + Keyboard
Presently 17" CRT but will buy 21' LCD next month


So...for this config I want 30 min backup...if it comes under 3000....otherwise I am satisfy with 15-20 min......

cant say exactly abt Microtac backup at this confrigation.

okiez...but yaa....thnks for ur help....

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my pleasure dear.But I will repeat again..UPS with higher VA will have higher backup.

ok bro...i will search for higher VA......

i've tested 2 APC ups,one a 650VA which gave backup time of 16mins approx and the other a 1100VA which gave backup time of 17min approx.in my case the ups with a higher VA gave only 1min of xtra backup.

what rating wud u give the Microtek 800VA ups as compared to APC?
wat ups wud u suggest for my rig so that i get backup time of 30mins

depend on condition of UPS....time used and charged condition of UPS
Both Microtek and APC are good brand. You can choose either of two.However I own Microtek.

I will suggest you APC 800VA ot higher VA.

thanx guys

Microtek is a good choice ..... i have it 2 ........

both r in new condition.they were sealed when i brought them from my vendor for testing backup time.