2007 macpro

[brantfordbandit]

i will soon be inheriting a 2007 mac pro, dual quadcore xenon server class processors, 12 gig of ram etc, etc. My question is would a $50 battery backup/surge protector be good enough? I don't plan on leaving it on when not in use.

Thank's

 

[DeltaMac]

Cost for battery backup will depend on how much power you need to provide, and how long you want to stay on line if power drops off.
You would want a power capability of a good 300 watts or so.
I don't think you will get that for $50. $125 will probably be on the cheap for that, and you will have enough for maybe 5 minutes.

 

[brantfordbandit]

i had heard something about sinisuidal or something like that ? Power conditioning as the macs are very particular about the quality of incoming power? I don't think my electricity is anything fancy hehe!!

 

[adam9c1]

Get a used APC SUA 1500.
With a 90 day warranty.
Via eBay.
Several reputable stores.
Rack mount unit will be a little more expensive, desk standing one is just fine.

You will need a pure sine wave unit.

 

[brantfordbandit]

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BN600G&xtmc=BN600G&xtcr=1

 

[brantfordbandit]

will this be good enough ?

 

[adam9c1]

No, too small

 

[brantfordbandit]

i will only be using it for the computer itself. Computer will only be on when i am using it, was wondering what the minimum battery back up should be in time for me to safely shut it down?

 

[donw35]

are you using it so if the power goes out the machine will shutdown automaticaly ?

 

[spacedcadet]

power

are electricity blackouts common in the US?

 

[brantfordbandit]

using it to give me time to properly shut it down in case the power goes out. Also as a surge protecter.

 

[brand]

are electricity blackouts common in the US?

Kind of a broad question given how big the United States of America is.