Which UPS should I buy for a gaming PC?

Buy a line-interactive UPS with pure sine wave output, rated comfortably above your PC and monitor's combined wattage. That gives clean power for an active-PFC power supply plus enough headroom for usable runtime. Size up rather than down so the unit isn't running at its limit.

What's the cheapest UPS that's still worth buying?

For keeping a router and Wi-Fi online during a power outage, an entry-level standby UPS is excellent value — those devices draw very little power, so even a small unit runs them for hours. For a desktop PC, step up to a pure sine wave line-interactive unit so your power supply stays happy.

How do I work out what size UPS to buy?

Add up the wattage of every device you want backed up, then choose a UPS whose Watt rating sits comfortably above that total. The Watt figure, not the VA number, is the real ceiling. Leaving headroom gives you more runtime and stops the UPS running flat out, which extends battery life.

Will a UPS keep my PC on through a long power outage?

Not usually — a UPS is built to bridge short interruptions and let you save and shut down, not to run a desktop for hours. For long PC runtime you'd want a large unit or an inverter system. A small UPS on your router, though, will keep you online for most of an outage.

Should I buy a UPS or just a surge protector?

Buy a UPS if you want to keep working or shut down cleanly when the power cuts — a surge protector only blocks voltage spikes and does nothing during an outage. A UPS does both: it filters surges and supplies battery power. For power outages, the surge plug alone isn't enough.

Does a UPS come with a warranty in South Africa?

Yes. Every UPS sold by Evetech includes local warranty with South African support and nationwide delivery, so you don't ship a faulty unit overseas. The warranty term is shown on each product listing. Buying locally also means the right plug and voltage out of the box.

Can one UPS protect more than one device?

Yes — most UPS units have several battery-backed and surge-only outlets. Put the gear you can't lose power to (PC, router) on the battery sockets and add up their wattage to size the unit. Don't overload it; leave headroom so runtime stays useful.

How long do UPS batteries last and can I replace them?

UPS batteries are wear items that gradually lose capacity, so runtime drops as a unit ages. Many models let you check battery health or warn you when it's due. When runtime falls noticeably, a replacement battery restores it — keeping the UPS cool and ventilated helps it last longer.

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Looking to buy a UPS? A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a battery backup that takes over the instant the mains drop, so your PC, router or other gear keeps running and rides out surges and dips. In South Africa the main reason to own one is power outages — it buys you time to keep working or shut down safely instead of crashing.

Start by deciding what you're protecting and pick the unit to match. A small standby UPS keeps your router and Wi-Fi online for hours on very little power. A line-interactive unit with pure sine wave output is the right choice for a desktop or workstation with a modern active-PFC power supply. The bigger the load, the more capacity you need.

Every UPS for sale at Evetech ships with local warranty and fast nationwide delivery, backed by South Africa's largest PC and gaming retailer. Compare capacity and runtime below, then choose the unit that fits the gear you can't afford to lose power to.

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