Computer hardwares are dedicated pieces of electronics which should definitely be treated with a great care. While many people will choose the best components that money can buy and have the best performance, yet often people overlooked one crucial piece of equipment which every computer system should have--an uninterrupted power supply (UPS). A computer should always be plugged into an UPS so when there’s a power outage, the important data will have a few minutes to be safely saved and the system can be shut down properly. An inappropriate system shut down can sometimes damage the system components and not to mention the hours of hardwork on your senior thesis could just be gone forever.

There are many selections of UPS on the market with different wattage, different software features, and different amount of connectors; however, all of them are essentially the same hardware--a battery with power sockets. For most users, a simple UPS with at least two connectors (one for the system and one for the monitor) for the power would be more than enough for a simple home system. Anyone who is looking to buy an UPS should check the power requirement of their system and be sure to buy the UPS with enough wattage (VA) that can provide enough time to save the unsaved files and properly shuts the system down. Today, we will be looking at the Ultra 850VA Power Protection Unit.