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The APC BE600M1 has a 600VA / 330W capacity, which is suitable for small setups—but probably not all the devices you listed at once. A basic PC and monitor might be fine, but adding a PS5 and a small TV could push the UPS past its limit, especially during an outage. For that kind of load, you'd likely need a higher-capacity unit (1000VA or more) to keep everything running reliably. As for plugging a power strip into the UPS: it’s technically possible, but not recommended. APC advises against it because it can lead to overloading, interfere with surge protection, and reduce the UPS’s ability to manage power properly. High-power devices like a PS5 or gaming PC should be plugged directly into the UPS’s battery-backed outlets to ensure accurate load handling and safe operation.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thank you for inquiry. We strongly suggest that you visit our APC UPS Selector tool (https://www.apc.com/us/en/tools/ups_selector/) so you can properly verify the BE600M1 will be sufficient for your loads. As for plugging in a power strip, please make sure that it is not a Surge Protector that you will be using. This FAQ will explain more: https://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/FA158852/. Rather than a typical power strip, we strongly recommend in using a Rack PDU (Power Distribution Unit) like the AP9562. With this, current is equally distributed on every outlet. Should you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at https://www.apc.com/us/en/support/
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