The best UPS is the one that fits your equipment and your power conditions, not simply the biggest number. Follow these steps.
1. Add up the watts
List the devices you will connect and add their watts. Choose a UPS whose watt rating is 20 to 30 percent above the total. The VA number alone is not the real capacity.
2. Choose the type
- Offline: the simplest and cheapest, for light loads.
- Line-interactive: regulates the voltage; the usual choice for PCs, routers and small offices.
- Online (double conversion): the cleanest power for servers and sensitive equipment, and for places with a generator.
3. Check outlets and batteries
Match the number and type of outlets to your devices. Check how many batteries the UPS uses and whether it accepts external batteries for longer backup.
4. Pick a size
See our size pages: 1000VA, 1500VA, 2000VA and 3000VA, or read about online UPS.
Brands at Dar Al-Nashir
Dar Al-Nashir is the main APC agent and the exclusive GeTX distributor in Iraq. Browse APC UPS and GeTX UPS. We are in Baghdad (Al-Sina'a Street).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best UPS for a home PC?
A line-interactive UPS of 1000VA to 1500VA with a watt rating above your PC and monitor watts.
Which UPS is best for a server or network rack?
An online UPS, because it gives continuous conditioned power with no transfer time.
Is a bigger UPS always better?
No. Choose by your load and the backup time you need.
