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Powerchute Windows10 and reducing power consumption while on UPS battery

I have a computation app that can sense running on batteries, but does not trigger when PowerChute 3.1.0 is running on battery power (APC UPS1500 Pro). That app knows the power is limited, but Win10 ...
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Computer Restarts while on UPS

I am using a 650va ups (not a good brand) My previous pc had 400w psu and it worked fine. Now i am using a new pc (i5 10400f, gtx 1660ti oc, 550w 80bronze psu) Whenever the electricity goes off, trip ...
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Can UPS be dangerous for my pc?

Can UPS be dangerous for my pc? I am using this power supply in my pc: SilentiumPC Supremo FM2 750W 80 Plus Gold I am using this UPS to power my pc and monitor: Green Cell UPS (2000VA/1400W, 3x IEC, ...
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I can feel the electricity on my pc case [duplicate]

I have a pc that is connected to a UPS and connected to the outlet. When I turn on the UPS while holding the pc case I can feel a small electric shock, also when the UPS is on charging mode I can feel ...
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UPS power cord is giving electric shock only when computer is running using UPS back up power supply

I brought a new desktop along with an UPS. I plugged monitor power cord and CPU power cord both in UPS and UPS is not connected to any power supply. Then I have Started the UPS and my computer started ...
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What should I plug in first, my voltage regulator or UPS and why? [closed]

My UPS has the following specs: INVO brand Model : 1500VA Input :220Va,c50/60hz output:220Va,c50/60hz Capacity:1500VA,900W My AVR has the following specs: KEBO brand HDR-2000VA Input :14-260 ...
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Could I use 700VA UPS for computer with about 1000VA usage

Hello I am thinking about buying the APC Back-UPS ES 700VA 230V UPS. I calculated that after the upgrade from my old GTX 660ti to GTX 1060 my power usage will be about 478 W, and the recommended UPS ...
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Using notebook batteries as a no-break (UPS) for a desktop

I have a notebook battery at home that became useless when my old notebook died (RIP). Can I use the battery in some way to implement something like a no-break (also known as UPS (Uninterruptible ...
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Internal UPS for desktop computers? [closed]

I was wondering, are there internal UPS'es available for desktop computers? Every laptop has something like a UPS in it: The battery pack. Desktop computers don't consume that much power, it should ...
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