Power & UPS
UPS battery backup, surge protector, and portable power station reviews with runtime and protection testing.
Corsair
Corsair RM1000x ATX 3.1 1000W Power Supply
Six months powering an RTX 5090 build, and the RM1000x hasn't flinched. Zero shutdowns, zero coil whine, and the fan doesn't spin until I push past 500W. Corsair took the most trusted midrange PSU line and updated it for the realities of modern GPU power delivery. The native 12V-2x6 connector, ATX 3.1 transient handling, and 10-year warranty make this the PSU I'd put in any high-end build without a second thought.
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APC
APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA (BR1500MS2)
I've run my gaming PC and monitor off this UPS for over a year. It handles brownouts silently, gives me enough runway to save and shut down during outages, and the AVR keeps my system stable when input voltage dips. The stepped sine wave is the only real knock against it. If you need pure sine for audio gear or a NAS, step up to the SMT line. For a gaming rig or home office, this is the UPS I'd recommend.
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