Whatever type of gamer you are – whether you are PC gamer or console gamer – having a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience is certainly one of your top priorities. Setting up a gaming rig is no joke and having clean, continuous power is essential to protect your important, and undoubtedly expensive, gadgets.
Why uninterrupted power in gaming matters
Power interruptions such as brownouts, surges and spikes are still happening and these can not only disrupt your gaming experience, but also damage your PC gaming setup or consoles. For those in the eSports industry, power outages can spell the difference between victory and defeat, while for game developers who work primarily on digital or online platforms, blackouts can cause outages that can damage a company’s reputation. This is why investing in an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is worthy of consideration.
The lowdown on UPS
A UPS, commonly known as a battery backup, provides seamless power in the event of a power outage. However, it is not designed to give sustained operations for long periods of time. UPSs gives you ample time to safely shut down your gaming PC to ensure a seamless gaming experience, while also protecting your gaming rig.
UPSs also give added protection with surge protection for PCs and other equipment while the system switches over to using the internal battery or while switching into a standby generator. This circumstance is a common frustration for everyone, especially competitive gamers, during energy peak demands, which are typically on a hot summer weekday in the late afternoon or during heat waves.
Understanding your equipment and energy requirements can significantly lessen your headache, but what more if you let your equipment carry this burden for you.
What type of gaming UPS should you buy?
There are different types of UPSs available in the market and choosing the right one that’s appropriate for your gaming equipment is essential. Choosing the right UPS for you means taking a closer look at your gaming equipment and understanding its power requirements. Below we list down some key considerations when selecting a gaming UPS:
- Surge protection – A UPS with built-in surge protection (or suppressor) provides defense against power fluctuations or high voltage electrical spikes. These power fluctuations can damage the components of your electrical systems. Choose a UPS that has built-in surge protection to not only keep your equipment operational but also protect it against electrical damage.
- Line interactive UPS – Line-interactive UPS provides both power conditioning and battery backup. This technology is particularly effective in areas where outages are rare, but power fluctuations are common. Line-interactive UPS systems support a wide range of input voltage fluctuations before switching to battery backup. It also provides power conditioning with a 4-6 millisecond break in power when transferring to battery back-up and protects against the most common power problems experienced in a network. Here the UPS also monitors the voltage level and balances under and over voltages. This technology provides a good choice between reasonable protection and moderate operating costs.
- Online UPS – Online UPSs delivers continuous, high-quality AC power to equipment with no break when transferring to battery, protecting equipment from virtually all power disturbances due to blackouts, brownouts, sags, surges or noise interference. A true online, double-conversion UPS provides 100% power conditioning, zero transfer time to battery, no change in output voltage and better transient suppression than line-interactive units.
While surge protection is essential, especially for gamers, it’s only part of the equation. Surge protectors can shield your equipment during power surges, but what about those moments when the power drops out mid-game, disrupting your session and potentially causing you to lose progress or rankings? UPS not only defends against surges but also offers voltage regulation and battery backup, enabling you to weather power interruptions or at least save your game progress until you can safely shut down.
When selecting a UPS for your gaming PC or consoles, consider the following:
- Adequate power capacity to support your gadget’s load, especially if it requires 300 watts or more.
- Compatibility with external batteries for extended runtimes.
- Sufficient outlets for all peripherals.
- Real-time monitoring of PC power draw to assess hardware upgrade compatibility.
- Customizable RGB lighting to complement your gaming setup’s ambiance.
A Vertiv™ UPS for every type of gamer
Vertiv offers gamers peace of mind by safeguarding their equipment against power-related issues, ensuring uninterrupted gaming sessions and protecting valuable hardware investments. Below are recommended good UPS for your gaming pc.
Vertiv™ Liebert® itON™ PSA SOHO 1000VA
The Vertiv™ Liebert® itON™ PSA SOHO is a compact and lightweight UPS power supply for computer designed to provide dependable power protection for small office environments and gaming setups. Despite its small size, PSA1000 packs a punchwith its 1000VA/600W capacity, ensuring ample battery backup for computers for your critical equipment. Equipped with six universal sockets for hassle-free connection for a variety of input plug types, whether it’s for your gaming PC, Nintendo Switch dock, or Playstation setup, you can count on seamless connectivity with this UPS.
Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE 1-3kVA
The Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS in an online double conversion single phase UPS which offers power protection in an affordable and efficient system with deployment and operation flexibility. The high output power factor (0.9) of the Liebert® GXE UPS enables continuous and reliable power to more connected devices, protecting them against many disturbances in the AC mains with the online double conversion technology. It provides flexibility with either a rack mounting UPS or a in tower form factor, suitable to provide power protection to the critical IT equipment for any application.
Regardless of the type of gamer you are, investing in a UPS can be a game-changer and can make all the difference in maintaining your gaming experience. Remember to assess your specific needs and consider factors such as power capacity, runtime, and additional features like voltage regulation and surge protection before buying your UPS.
Level up your setup and power on because in the world of gaming, uninterrupted gameplay is the ultimate victory. Learn more about our gaming UPS offerings and how to purchase, visit Vertiv.com/gaming.
