will this APC Back-UPS be good enough for my iMac?

[Heinz55]

http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE550G-CN

i dont feel like spending 200+ (if i have to i will) but i'm wondering if this will be good enough?

got the new 24" iMac 4GB with the ATI card

any other suggestions that would be dope...thanks

 

[super_kev]

I'd get a used one with more capacity. Search for "APC SUA750" on eBay... there's a series of refurbished units for $100 w/new batteries.

 

[Heinz55]

thanks i just found one at a store for $118...actually ths model is not the same...any good?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=012282&cid=987.101

 

[24usedtorock]

[any other suggestions that would be dope...thanks

Huh?

 

[Heinz55]

Huh?

my fault, i meant if you have any better suggestions i would appreciate the feedback

 

[Moocher]

I can't find the power usage for your iMac, but off the top of my head I think your first choice would be good. UPSs are not designed to keep your computer on during long outages, but to cover you for short ones and allow you time to shut down for longer ones. If you aren't around and your iMac is sleeping, either UPS you mentioned should run the computer for a long time. To estimate times check your manual for power expenditure while running and while sleeping.

I've tried other brands, but prefer APC, so good choice there.

Don't bother hooking printers to the UPS, but I do have one on my Time Capsule and cable modem.

Mooch