Battery Bank for PC?


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Good Afternoon Folks:
About a month ago my APC UPS 630 failed. Like most men, I decided to deal with it later. Well, we just had a 23 hour power failure which is not normal in my area of Ontario Canada.

I'm not sure what to replace the old UPS with?, I don't have/need a "smart phone, therefor my PC is my only link to the outside world for news and emergency information. The UPS system only allows me to shut your PC down safely after about 5 minutes? I'd like something that will keep my PC & Monitor powered so I can check on emergency conditions periodically.

I'm thinking a "battery bank"?, but the question is, how big? cuz bigger is more expensive. All I need is enough power to run my "normal average" computer tower and my monitor for about 1-2 hours total. I'd like to just turn the power on for like 5 minutes to check the situation and then turn it off, to check again in say another hour.
Comments, Advice would be appreciated
Thanks: 😊
 
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Is it a desktop computer? And is just the power that isn't working?
 

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Hazel123 said:
Is it a desktop computer? And is just the power that isn't working?
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Yes, it's a desktop PC.
I'm not sure what you meant by "And is just the power that isn't working"?
 

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Hopefully your ISP isn't on the same power grid as you are.
 

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TraderGary said:
Hopefully your ISP isn't on the same power grid as you are.
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I have fiber optics and it has a battery backup, so my router in always available. 😊
 

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If you want something relatively inexpensive but that can support power longer than a consumer-grade UPS, maybe one of these:

oukitelpower.com

OUKITEL Best Selling Portable Power Stations

The Best-Selling OUKITEL Portable Power Stations - Your Reliable Backup Power Source for Emergencies and Outdoor Adventures.
oukitelpower.com oukitelpower.com

They use Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, which are supposed to avoid the fire hazard associated with lithium ion.

The Oukitel P1000 Plus has a capacity of about 1kWh.

A poster in another forum I frequent swears by them.
 

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Buy a Laptop, one with a long battery life and a PD port for charging. You can then buy additional powerbank(s) for that also conforming to PD standards.
 

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Consider a UPS with an external battery connection, that will extend the runtime to hours instead of minutes. With that capability, you can run the computer for 10-15 minutes, shut it down for several hours, then run the computer for 15 minutes again.

You could also just consider a tablet that charges with a USB-C power pack and a larger power bank. For emergency use, you'd probably have around $300 total invested and could likely have power for days with this powerpack and a tablet.

 

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gunrunnerjohn said:
Consider a UPS with an external battery connection, that will extend the runtime to hours instead of minutes. With that capability, you can run the computer for 10-15 minutes, shut it down for several hours, then run the computer for 15 minutes again.

You could also just consider a tablet that charges with a USB-C power pack and a larger power bank. For emergency use, you'd probably have around $300 total invested and could likely have power for days with this powerpack and a tablet.

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How long do you think I can run my desktop and monitor with a UPC Back Ups 630?
 

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HowdyDo said:
How long do you think I can run my desktop and monitor with a UPC Back Ups 630?
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Probably not more than 10-15 minutes max. I have a CyberPower 1500VA UPS (1000AW), and I get about 40 minutes until it's dead. It's running my large 45" monitor, the computer, the network switch, and the VoIP adapter for my "landline". I have a separate UPS for the Verizon ONT fiber box and the router & another network switch. My computer draws around 160W and the UPS "thinks" it can last for 53 minutes, realistically I think more like 35-40 minutes.

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Another option is a power inverter for your car that produces 120VAC. You can use that to power the UPS and you have the option of running the engine to charge the car battery for longer outages.

I recommend you first define your exact requirements. How much power do you actually need, how long at a maximum do you actually have to have it power the computer, what are any other power requirements to maintain Internet connectivity, etc.
 

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gunrunnerjohn said:
Probably not more than 10-15 minutes max. I have a CyberPower 1500VA UPS (1000AW), and I get about 40 minutes until it's dead. It's running my large 45" monitor, the computer, the network switch, and the VoIP adapter for my "landline". I have a separate UPS for the Verizon ONT fiber box and the router & another network switch. My computer draws around 160W and the UPS "thinks" it can last for 53 minutes, realistically I think more like 35-40 minutes.

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Another option is a power inverter for your car that produces 120VAC. You can use that to power the UPS and you have the option of running the engine to charge the car battery for longer outages.

I recommend you first define your exact requirements. How much power do you actually need, how long at a maximum do you actually have to have it power the computer, what are any other power requirements to maintain Internet connectivity, etc.
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I ordered this:
Amazon.ca
I'll test how long my PC and monitor will run, if It's not long enough, I'll send it back.
 

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12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHZ
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PSU
600 Watt
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300 mb/sec Download
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Chrome

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    Computer type
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    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
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    Firefox
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    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security

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    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524Intel Core i5 1440032GB DDR5Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
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    Verizon FiOS 1GB
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Exactly. 😊💕
 

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600 Watt
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300 mb/sec Download
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Chrome
HowdyDo said:
Exactly. 😊💕
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Being in Ontario I guess you have to add a step, get up on the roof and clear the snow off the solar panels. :LOL:
 

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    Chipset Realtek
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    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
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    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
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    Verizon FiOS 1GB
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    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security

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    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524Intel Core i5 1440032GB DDR5Intel 700 Embedded GPU
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    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
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    Verizon FiOS 1GB
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It's not a UPS you want but a Power Bank. These are becoming more popular and are kind of the in-between a full backup generator and nothing. They are basically powered electronic inverters with larger internal batteries for longer periods of AC power. There is quite the range and especially cost depending on which one selected. Many of them however can cost as much as a backup portable generator.
 

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I'm a computer enthusiast so have quite a few systems that I run. More like an advanced hobby.
BamaInArk said:
It's not a UPS you want but a Power Bank. These are becoming more popular and are kind of the in-between a full backup generator and nothing. They are basically powered electronic inverters with larger internal batteries for longer periods of AC power. There is quite the range and especially cost depending on which one selected. Many of them however can cost as much as a backup portable generator.
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You obviously didn't read what he actually ordered.
HowdyDo said:
I ordered this:
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I'll test how long my PC and monitor will run, if It's not long enough, I'll send it back.
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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8655Intel Core i5 1450064GB DDR4GeForce RTX 4060
    OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security

  • At a glance

    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524Intel Core i5 1440032GB DDR5Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
gunrunnerjohn said:
Being in Ontario I guess you have to add a step, get up on the roof and clear the snow off the solar panels. :LOL:
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Don't tell me, you live in America?, typical thought. 🤣🤣
If you draw a straight line west of me, you end up in California, we grow wine grapes here and we have a "white" Christmas 1 in 5 years. This area is the Canadian Florida. 🤣
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 Pro 25H2 O/S Build 22631.286112th Gen Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHZ16.0 GB
OS
Win 11 Pro 25H2 O/S Build 22631.2861
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Clone
CPU
12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHZ
Memory
16.0 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
1 Asus 24"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x SSD
PSU
600 Watt
Internet Speed
300 mb/sec Download
Browser
Chrome
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