Recommended UPS Backup for Late 2012 27" iMac

[Dutch1576]

I have always used APC UPS backups on all of my PC builds. However, since I am just getting into the Mac world, I wanted to see what suggestions other members had on here in regards to a good UPS backup for my recently purchased late 2012 27" iMac. The specs are as follows:

•3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
•32GB (Corsair) 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X16GB
•3TB Fusion Drive
•NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 680MX 2G GDDR5

I was thinking about purchasing one of these:
APC BR1000G 1000 VA

APC BR1500G 1500 VA

Would anyone recommend either of these backups or something better?

 

[XionCore]

both will more than satisfy your needs. Rated at 600W, they could easily power a second iMac...but youll need to use a special cable to connect your iMac to the UPS and lose the shiny white one - the APC doesn´t use normal wall outlets.

 

[Dutch1576]

both will more than satisfy your needs. Rated at 600W, they could easily power a second iMac...but youll need to use a special cable to connect your iMac to the UPS and lose the shiny white one - the APC doesn´t use normal wall outlets.

Thanks for the response, but the APC UPS does actually use regular wall outlet plugs. See below image for reference:

 

[Snoosedaddy]

but youll need to use a special cable to connect your iMac to the UPS and lose the shiny white one - the APC doesn´t use normal wall outlets.

??? APC model, as mentioned in the OP, uses NEMA 5-15P, which will mate perfectly with NORMAL NEMA 5-15R that are in US homes.

 

[Dutch1576]

Agreed. All are generic plugs which work perfectly in the US for use with standard outlets.

 

[southerndoc]

I have always used APC UPS backups on all of my PC builds. However, since I am just getting into the Mac world, I wanted to see what suggestions other members had on here in regards to a good UPS backup for my recently purchased late 2012 27" iMac. The specs are as follows:

•3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
•32GB (Corsair) 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM-2X16GB
•3TB Fusion Drive
•NVIDIAGeFrc GTX 680MX 2G GDDR5

I was thinking about purchasing one of these:
APC BR1000G 1000 VA

APC BR1500G 1500 VA

Would anyone recommend either of these backups or something better?

I have the BR1500G for my 2008 iMac 2.8 C2D (soon to be 2012 iMac). No problems with it. Works like a champ. My older APC unit started to make a high-pitched whine, so I decided to upgrade.

 

[AppleFan360]

Don't even bother with APC. The CyberPower UPS is better, cheaper and does pure sine wave.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00429N192/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00

 

[NVRENUF!]

I use a standard 1000va UPS,

Depends what you are after, to be honest you dont need a high capacity if you are only looking for protection more than run time.

I dont need it to run when power is out. so im happy with 5 to 10 mins, allows me to shut down etc.

I have it for brown outs, surges, and lightening protection more than anything.