Hi,

So I just bought this UPS from PCAndParts.com, it's a PCE M8 series UPS (1500 VA) which output is 600W.
I plugged my monitor and my desktop to the UPS, then the UPS to the wall socket.
Turned on the UPS and then the desktop, everything worked fine. I even tested it while my computer was running, I unplugged the UPS from the wall socket and the monitor as well as the desktop continued running fine.

Sadly, we live in such a miserable country where electricity is super BAD.
So electricity went out at 2 PM, and for some reason, the computer was reset, and the UPS was working (it was still on).
When the electricity was on again, I tried again to unplug the UPS, the same thing happened.. Computer reset.
The PCE M8 series have all kinds of protection (Full-protection) including surges.. The problem might be in my desktop itself, but it would be odd if this was the case.

Can anybody explain to me what happened?
In case you wondered, my desktop is powered by a 450W PSU. So no problem with the output of the UPS whatsoever.

-Michael.
what do you mean by "computer reset" ?
Stygmata wrotewhat do you mean by "computer reset" ?
What I mean by Computer reset is that it reboots (goes suddenly off, goes back to POST and boots up again) .
it is almost impossible that your pc is consuming more than the (1500 VA) ... i think there is something wrong with the UPS and i don't know much about UPSs but on the website it does not say surge protection but Overload, discharge, and overcharge protection so make sure you electricity is functional before dooming the UPS
NAM wroteit is almost impossible that your pc is consuming more than the (1500 VA) ... i think there is something wrong with the UPS and i don't know much about UPSs but on the website it does not say surge protection but Overload, discharge, and overcharge protection so make sure you electricity is functional before dooming the UPS
On their site, it says:
"M8 Series protects the integrity of your data from power outages, surges, lightning, and overload conditions."
mickzster wrote
NAM wroteit is almost impossible that your pc is consuming more than the (1500 VA) ... i think there is something wrong with the UPS and i don't know much about UPSs but on the website it does not say surge protection but Overload, discharge, and overcharge protection so make sure you electricity is functional before dooming the UPS
On their site, it says:
"M8 Series protects the integrity of your data from power outages, surges, lightning, and overload conditions."
I just read it .. it was not with the protection part .. i have to say wait for any member with better knowledge about UPSs until tomorrow then message pcandparts about the problem .. all their parts are under waranty
NAM wrote
mickzster wrote
NAM wroteit is almost impossible that your pc is consuming more than the (1500 VA) ... i think there is something wrong with the UPS and i don't know much about UPSs but on the website it does not say surge protection but Overload, discharge, and overcharge protection so make sure you electricity is functional before dooming the UPS
On their site, it says:
"M8 Series protects the integrity of your data from power outages, surges, lightning, and overload conditions."
I just read it .. it was not with the protection part .. i have to say wait for any member with better knowledge about UPSs until tomorrow then message pcandparts about the problem .. all their parts are under waranty

Okay, thanks dude.
I guess there's something wrong with my Desktop's PSU, seen that the desktop is quite old (6-7 years old).
I got the PCE UPS for my new desktop build, I still need the CPU and Mobo (waiting for pcandparts' stock). So for now, I installed the UPS on my old desktop just to test it.
The monitor is staying on whenever the power cuts off, so I'm pretty sure it's the desktop. I don't care as long as the UPS works on my new build :)
did you try to connect ur pc directly to the power outlet ?
did you test your ups with another machine ?
can you test your electricity ( from outlet and from ups ? )
are you sure all your ram sticks are well seated ? cpu fan is turning ?
Stygmata wrotedid you try to connect ur pc directly to the power outlet ?
did you test your ups with another machine ?
can you test your electricity ( from outlet and from ups ? )
are you sure all your ram sticks are well seated ? cpu fan is turning ?
Yep I tried everything you asked me before you do :D
I guess it's the power supply.. The monitor remains on when electricity goes off.
I'll keep you tuned whenever I test it on my new desktop.
I still need two parts to complete the build, i5 4690K and a MSI Z97 Gaming 3.

Cheers!
-Michael.
mickzster wrote
Stygmata wrotedid you try to connect ur pc directly to the power outlet ?
did you test your ups with another machine ?
can you test your electricity ( from outlet and from ups ? )
are you sure all your ram sticks are well seated ? cpu fan is turning ?
Yep I tried everything you asked me before you do
I guess it's the power supply.. The monitor remains on when electricity goes off.
I'll keep you tuned whenever I test it on my new desktop.
I still need two parts to complete the build, i5 4690K and a MSI Z97 Gaming 3.

Cheers!
-Michael.
Thank you, forgot to say it.
Play a game maxed out and then test your ups by unplugging the power outlet for like 10 sec. And post your results if the pc stayed on.
6 days later
Yup,

Turned out exactly as I assumed, my old desktop's PSU was running alright.
I built my new gaming rig 2 days ago, test the UPS, and it worked !

Here's my gaming rig if you're interested:
- Gigabyte GA-P85-Gaming 3
- Intel Core i5 4460 3.2 GHz
- Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (4x2) 1866 MHz
- MSI GTX 970 4GB GAMING
- NZXT S340 Case
- SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB
- CoolerMaster Devastator Mouse/Keyboard Gaming Bundle
- My old HP's 1TB 5400RPM HDD
- HyperX Extra Large Gaming Mouse Mat
- NZXT Red LED sleeved kit(for the case)

Anyways, thank you guys for your support!

Cheers,
-Michael.