Now Stocking APC's New Gaming Backup System
- by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 11/4/2021
UPS units have been used for years by businesses to help keep computer equipment running during a loss of power, but what about for home gaming systems? Can a UPS handle a gaming PC or console? If you're looking for a backup for your gaming gear, we have good news. Batteries Plus is now carrying the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit, designed specifically for gamers, to help you stay protected, connected and in the game.
How Does a UPS Work?
Uninterruptible Power Systems provide you with a source of backup power that kicks in if there's a sudden loss of power. Have you ever had your system go down after beating a particularly difficult boss, only to find that your progress didn't save? That's exactly the type of scenario a UPS helps to prevent. UPS units also actively filter your power to protect against flickering power and power surges.
What is the VA Rating?
The VA rating tells you the volume of electricity that a UPS unit is designed to protect. The higher the VA rating, the more battery current output and greater runtime the system has. The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming has a VA rating of 1500VA, making it ideal for gaming PCs, laptops and PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and XBox Series X consoles.
How Long Will the UPS Last?
The run time of a UPS tells you how long the backup power will last and is dependent on two things, the capacity of the UPS unit and the load requirements of your gaming system. This chart helps break this down. As you can see, a 90W load can provide backup power for 1 hr and 24 mins, while a load of 900W would only last 4 mins 7 secs.
Let's be honest though, most of us don't know the wattage of our gaming gear. So, to make things simpler, here is the run time for specific gaming setups.
- Gaming PC with one monitor - 13 mins
- Gaming laptop with one monitor - 27 mins
- Xbox One X and a 55 in TV - 21 mins
- PS4 Pro and one monitor - 22 mins
How Much Surge Protection Does the UPS Provide?
A power surge can kill your valuable console or computer. The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit provides 1080 joules of surge protection to help protect your gaming gear from the damaging effects of power surges. The unit itself has ten surge protected outlets, six of which feature a battery backup. Learn more about surge protection in our blog entitled, "Does Your Home Need a Surge Protector?"
What are the Additional System Specifics?
In addition to the capabilities discussed above, the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit also has the following features:
- 10 Total outlets: 6 battery backup outlets & 4 outlets with surge protection only
- 3 USB charging ports: 2 Type-A and 1 Type-C (5V/3A shared)
- Interactive LCD display with reactor circle that ticks down counterclockwise when on battery power to indicate the amount of battery time left
- 14 hour battery recharge time
- 3 year APC warranty and $150,000 lifetime connected equipment protection policy
- 12 customizable RBG LED colors
What Type of Batteries Does the UPS Run On?
The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit runs on a preassembled SLA replacement battery cartridge kit (RBC kit for short). RBC kits make it easy to replace your UPS battery. They come fully assembled with all of the batteries already connected. Just plug the cartridge into your system and you're ready to go. The experts at your nearest Batteries Plus can help you find the right RBC kit for your APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit. Visit our blog to learn more about RBC replacement kits.
Trust Batteries Plus for Your Gaming Needs
The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit comes in two different colors, white and black. Visit Batteries Plus for your additional gaming needs. Shop our selection of replacement laptop batteries and laptop chargers, including this Nuon Universal Laptop Charger. We also offer batteries for game controllers and portable consoles, both old and new.