APC UPS and included PowerChute software


  1. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #1

    APC UPS and included PowerChute software


    I have just bought another APC BR1500G to power my stuff. I have multiple computers/monitors in my "office" that I wanted to connect. A little overkill but what ever.

    When I hooked up my first UPS I never installed the PowerChute software. I don't think I really need it. Does anybody use it? If I understand correctly, it saves files and shuts down your computer if you're not around and the power goes out. Is there better software out there?
    Last edited by HAVOC; 13 Dec 2017 at 04:43.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #2

    I've always used the UPS manufacturers application. More features than the built in Windows apps.

    I've used APC apps and I now have a Cyberpower UPS and using the Cyberpower app on Win 10.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #3

    I also have a Cyberpower UPS and use the app that comes with it on a Win 7 machine. I have it set to hibernate the computer and shut down the monitors I have powered by it after five minutes into an outage. I don't know about APC's PowerChute but Cyberpower also has a little desktop gadget that can tell what the voltage in, voltage out, or total wattage is in addition to whether it is running on AC or battery, when the battery is charging, and if the UPS is overloaded or not. I'm running three instances of the gadget so I can constantly monitor in and out voltage and total wattage being used.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 22:40.
Find Us