Ultra power supplies

Wyldinstinct · Apr 19, 2006, 08:39 PM

I've had several posters on various forums state that the Ultra PSUs were crap. However, I've read a few reviews on the X2 X-connect line that state otherwise. I'm considering buying a new case that comes with an Ultra x2 550w psu. What do you guys think?

Here's the case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=TC3J-2082

And here are some reviews on the psu
http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/cas...x2/index.shtml
http://www.extrememhz.com/x2connect-p3.shtml
http://techgage.com/review.php?id=4353&page=3
http://www.pro-clockers.com/article.php?id=99&page=6

*EDIT - Tigerdirect is not my retailer of choice, but it's one of the only online retailers I can access from cubicle-land here at work.

**EDIT - Power supplies...what a dumbass I am.. read: Power SUPPLYS

Aurora · Apr 24, 2006, 08:17 PM

If possible, get the case without a power supply. Then you can buy a power supply you'll have no doubts about.

Second choice: Get the bundle and another power supply. Sell the Ultra or keep it as a spare.

Third choice: Get a power supply tester that really stresses the PSU. I killed the Raidmax PSU that came with my case in 20 minutes that way. Good thing I wasn't planning to use it anyway.

Ferret_Style · Apr 24, 2006, 08:58 PM

Honestly for the same price i got the Antec Neo 550 HE and love it.

Apr 19, 2006, 08:39 PM	#1
Wyldinstinct DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Ultra power supplys I've had several posters on various forums state that the Ultra PSUs were crap. However, I've read a few reviews on the X2 X-connect line that state otherwise. I'm considering buying a new case that comes with an Ultra x2 550w psu. What do you guys think? Here's the case http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=TC3J-2082 And here are some reviews on the psu http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/cas...x2/index.shtml http://www.extrememhz.com/x2connect-p3.shtml http://techgage.com/review.php?id=4353&page=3 http://www.pro-clockers.com/article.php?id=99&page=6 EDIT - Tigerdirect is not my retailer of choice, but it's one of the only online retailers I can access from cubicle-land here at work. EDIT - Power supplies...what a dumbass I am.. read: Power SUPPLYS __________________ AMD x2 4200+ ATI x1600pro 512 2 GB pc3200 (4x512) Gateway MB (bleh....) 250 GB HD 7200rpm SB audigy 1 (still beats integrated) Gateway FPD2185W 21" HD LCD Monitor DVD/W CD/W Last edited by Wyldinstinct; Apr 20, 2006 at 12:18 AM.*

Apr 24, 2006, 08:17 PM	#2
Aurora DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 359 Rep Power: 0	If possible, get the case without a power supply. Then you can buy a power supply you'll have no doubts about. Second choice: Get the bundle and another power supply. Sell the Ultra or keep it as a spare. Third choice: Get a power supply tester that really stresses the PSU. I killed the Raidmax PSU that came with my case in 20 minutes that way. Good thing I wasn't planning to use it anyway.