So you've gone out and volunteered to buy something for the Computer Gamer in the household. Good for you! Well, not really good. With any luck, you know that he or she is a gamer, but a gamer of what? Is this person a big Everquest or World of Warcraft fan? Or does this person like blasting anything away in multi-player first person shooter action? Maybe you're dealing with a flight sim fan?

Regardless of who you're buying for, the question still remains: What the heck can I buy that won't get returned the day after Xmas, or be sold on eBay after the holidays? There is nothing more infuriating than spending time researching what you think is the perfect gift, then having that work go to waste. That's why we created this guide and have picked out a few things that are neutral enough to please gamers of all genres...so we hope.

Surviving a Power Outage

Having the power go out during game play is rare. But it always seems to happen when it is most convenient or unwelcome. For examples, once you're reached level a million, you have a choice: to save or not save. Most people just keep going if the game doesn't prompt you to do otherwise, but if the power goes out, you have no choice: Game Over and back to square one. That's why we recommend that you buy your gamer an Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS for short.

The Ultra Products 2000 VA 1200 WATT Backup UPS w/ AVR (Auto Voltage Regulation) not only keeps the voltage stable so systems run more stable, but it also offers up to 65 minutes of backup power so you can save your game, and play again when the power is restored. Or if your gamer has to keep playing, there's still plenty of time to finish off an opponent. Usually something that you find in an office, this device has not only saved me from losing my work, but also, losing my place in a game.

The 1200 Watts ensures that even the beefiest gaming system can be handled. The cool display allows you to see how much power is left and what level of voltage is coming out of your socket. The Ultra Products 2000 VA retails for $229.00 USD and comes with an Ultra Products three year warranty .