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Every PC runs a 12-hour stress test before it leaves the lab.

Power

Built for the power we have

Cuts, surges and generator changeovers. How to protect a computer, and how big a UPS you need.

UPS sizing

How long a UPS will hold

Rough runtimes on a line-interactive 1500VA unit at different loads.

MachineTypical loadAbout
Office PC and monitor120W25 minutes
Entry gaming350W9 minutes
Core gaming500W6 minutes
Studio workstation650W4 minutes
Peak gaming750W3 minutes

Example figures for this demo store. Long enough to save and shut down, not to keep playing.

What we fit

Surge strip with every build

So a spike on the line does not reach the power supply.

UPS sized to your machine

Enough time to save and shut down safely.

Gold rated power supplies

Steadier under generator power.

Shop

Cooling and power

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240mm Liquid Cooler

240mm Liquid Cooler

₦135,000

Keeps an 8-core processor cool and quiet in a Lagos afternoon.

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240mm Liquid Cooler

240mm Liquid Cooler

₦135,000

Tower Air Cooler, Dual Fan

Tower Air Cooler, Dual Fan

₦65,000

No pump, nothing to leak, and very close to liquid cooling on most chips.

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Tower Air Cooler, Dual Fan

Tower Air Cooler, Dual Fan

₦65,000

Line-Interactive UPS, 1500VA

Line-Interactive UPS, 1500VA

₦320,000

Rides through NEPA cuts and generator changeovers long enough to save and shut down.

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Line-Interactive UPS, 1500VA

Line-Interactive UPS, 1500VA

₦320,000

Power questions

Can I run my PC on an inverter?

Yes, on a pure sine wave inverter sized for the load.

Is a generator safe?

With a UPS or stabiliser between the generator and the computer.