Backup Power - Need advice

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Iamn0tageek

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Hi guys,

I need some good solid advice please. I'm sure there have been so many questions regarding what to get in here.

I want to run the following for 4 hours non stop:

1x PC
1x ONT
1x Fibre Router

PC Specs:

1x 550W ATOM PSU
1x MSI A520-Pro or whatever motherboard
1x Ryzen 5 5600G CPU with AMD Wraith Stock Air Cooler
16GB DDR 2666 ( 2x 8GB sticks )
1x MSI GTX 1070 ( Non overclocked )
500GB NVME Drive
6x 80mm fans inside case
1x 120mm Fan
1x RGB USB Keyboard
1x USB Mouse ( Entry level basic mouse )
1x 24" 75Hz Samsung Monitor 1080p
Normal plug in jack headphones

ONT is the basic one from RSA Web ( White box mounted against wall )
Fibre Router is TP-Link Archer C20

What will I be doing in those 4 hours:

Playing games like: ( I like my old games )

DOTA 2
Lord of the rings online
Oblivion
Surfing the web
Watching YouTube in 1080p
Streaming movies in 480p

What I want:

A inverter or whatever that when load shedding hits I can just carry on gaming or whatever without even feeling a dip in the power or whatever.
I want quality regarding batteries. That gel stuff or whatever.

NOTES:

I also want to be able to use my XBox Series S with my 24" Samsung Screen APART from the above setup of PC.
So basically in instance B I want to use XBox Series S, Samsung screen, ONT and TP-Link Router

With all this mentioned, what should I buy?

Obviously I cannot afford like a R50k solution, but I'll budget for the best solution.

Any advice gentlemen?

P.S. XBox and PC will NOT be used together at the same time. Either PC or XBox separately.

I am based in Cape Town - Northern Suburbs

Purchase will be cash.

If you need any more info please let me know.

Thank you
 
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Iamn0tageek said:
Negative Sir

That is unfortunately not an option.
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Then something like this. These are expensive but good, and can charge quickly. Exactly which 1 will be needed to run the gaming setup, I am not sure. A gaming desktop eats a lot of power in 4 hours:
za.ecoflow.com

Solar Generators | EcoFlow South Africa

Shop EcoFlow solar generators in South Africa for power outages, camping, remote work, and backup power. Enjoy quiet, fuel-free energy and lower electricity costs.
za.ecoflow.com za.ecoflow.com
 
That is if you rent, so it is portable if you move. A non-portable option will work out cheaper, but will cost you money to install if you move.

Here is the link to stations without the solar panels, it`s the same just minus panels:
za.ecoflow.com

Portable Power Stations | EcoFlow South Africa

EcoFlow portable power stations combine advanced battery technology with cutting-edge design to provide electricity whenever and wherever you need it. With expandable capacity and industry-best recharge rates, EcoFlow portable power stations will never leave you in the dark.
za.ecoflow.com za.ecoflow.com
 
Benedict A55h0le said:
That is if you rent, so it is portable if you move. A non-portable option will work out cheaper, but will cost you money to install if you move.

Here is the link to stations without the solar panels, it`s the same just minus panels:
za.ecoflow.com

Portable Power Stations | EcoFlow South Africa

EcoFlow portable power stations combine advanced battery technology with cutting-edge design to provide electricity whenever and wherever you need it. With expandable capacity and industry-best recharge rates, EcoFlow portable power stations will never leave you in the dark.
za.ecoflow.com za.ecoflow.com
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The EcoFlow Delta for R27k only gets you 1.2kWh capacity, which seems really expensive. Also, only 800 cycles to 80% capacity, which is not great.
 
My initial calculations is that these will not be able to power a gaming desktop for 4 hours. Maybe with extra batteries, but the cost will be at R50k+. I think the xbox might need much less power than the pc. Someone with better calculation skills than me will help soon I am sure.
 
Ďąhristopher said:
The EcoFlow Delta for R27k only gets you 1.2kWh capacity, which seems really expensive. Also, only 800 cycles to 80% capacity, which is not great.
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Yes I see now, a gaming PC is real power eater, at least R50k will be needed, I am sorry to say.
 
May I refer you to

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...
mybroadband.co.za mybroadband.co.za
You'll need to get 150 to 200ah batteries if you're going lead, if you can do lithium 100ah will do but that will cost 7k a battery
 
Lupus said:
May I refer you to

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...
mybroadband.co.za mybroadband.co.za
You'll need to get 150 to 200ah batteries if you're going lead, if you can do lithium 100ah will do but that will cost 7k a battery
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7k might been pre-stage 6, currently 100ah lithuim at geewizz is R8300 :(
 
Had solar installed yesterday, 5.2 system with 4 panels.

Those who have solar, how do you prevent your fellow family from using kettles , toasters and air fryers etc.
I have no idea what these appliances would do to my system?
Also heard about Home assistant with Raspberry pi?
 
Hemps said:
Had solar installed yesterday, 5.2 system with 4 panels.

Those who have solar, how do you prevent your fellow family from using kettles , toasters and air fryers etc.
I have no idea what these appliances would do to my system?
Also heard about Home assistant with Raspberry pi?
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Have those on a different circuit?
Currently mine covers those but if you use one at a time, though I did buy a eco kettle.
But otherwise I moan at them to not use it, then I get told what's the point of the system while the fans are going, the TV is going the sound bar is on.
 
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