The Better 1050 PSU (Corsair HX vs. Ultra X4)

Ralph_Machio · Sep 15, 2011, 05:59 AM

Hey people,

I'm looking into buying a PSU, and have got it down to these two.

1) The Ultra X4
Ultra X4 1050-Watt Modular Power Supply - 135mm Fan, ATX, Lifetime Warranty w/ Registration, 80+ Silver, NVIDIA SLI & ATI Crossfire Certifications, Vibration Dampener Included at TigerDirect.com

2) The Corsair HX
Corsair CMPSU-1050HX Professional Series Modular Power Supply - 1050W, 80 Plus Silver, SLI Ready, Active PFC, Single +12V Rail at TigerDirect.com

Both meet all the requirements I need and am looking for. Just want to know what you all think.

Takaharu · Sep 15, 2011, 07:56 AM

The Corsair - it's got more amps on every rail (except 5V, which is the same).

hurrycane · Sep 15, 2011, 01:57 PM

i have 950w for cosair, and it is awesome.

Ralph_Machio · Sep 15, 2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hurrycane

i have 950w for cosair, and it is awesome.

Yeah, I checked that one out. Unfortunately I need a 24 pin for my motherboard. That one uses a 20 + 4 pin.

This is such a tough decision because both seem great. All the reviews I've read praise both of them.

blibbax · Sep 15, 2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph_Machio

Yeah, I checked that one out. Unfortunately I need a 24 pin for my motherboard. That one uses a 20 + 4 pin.

This is such a tough decision because both seem great. All the reviews I've read praise both of them.

20+4 pin works fine in a 24 pin board or a 20 pin board - that's the point.

Takaharu · Sep 15, 2011, 11:07 PM

20 + 4 = ?
Anyone?

Sorry, too tempting. All modern PSUs (as far as I'm aware) have 20+4 pins for the main motherboard power connector to ensure backwards-compatibilty.

Ralph_Machio · Sep 16, 2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Takaharu

20 + 4 = ?
Anyone?

You really got me there, genius. I can add. Because I'm new to this, and my motherboard requires a 24 pin, I assumed there was a connectivity difference between the two. I didn't know 20 and 4 pin connectors could be combined on a 24 pin input.

OldBuzzard · Sep 19, 2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph_Machio

... I didn't know 20 and 4 pin connectors could be combined on a 24 pin input.

Well, you wouldn't be the first, nor the last to not know something about hardware.

Shucks we were all n00bs at one time. Unfortunaly some folks forget that when they answer some questions here.

CJLMTLCA · Sep 19, 2011, 11:44 PM

I've owned some Ultras and they performed well, but never kept any for long as i upgrade frequently. Just a quick OT note. I loved the cables on their X3s. Flat, black rubber coated from tip-to-tip, easy to bend, unlike corsair's which feel like plastic. Best cabling ever. Sadly they abandoned those in the X4 line. I found the fan to be a little on the loud side too.

I would get the corsair out of those 2. First choice in PSUs for me now. (you hear that yellowbeard?)

Sep 15, 2011, 05:59 AM	#1
Ralph_Machio Like Sleeve of Wizard Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	The Better 1050 PSU (Corsair HX vs. Ultra X4) Hey people, I'm looking into buying a PSU, and have got it down to these two. 1) The Ultra X4 Ultra X4 1050-Watt Modular Power Supply - 135mm Fan, ATX, Lifetime Warranty w/ Registration, 80+ Silver, NVIDIA SLI & ATI Crossfire Certifications, Vibration Dampener Included at TigerDirect.com 2) The Corsair HX Corsair CMPSU-1050HX Professional Series Modular Power Supply - 1050W, 80 Plus Silver, SLI Ready, Active PFC, Single +12V Rail at TigerDirect.com Both meet all the requirements I need and am looking for. Just want to know what you all think.

Sep 15, 2011, 07:56 AM	#2
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,850 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: The Better 1050 PSU (Corsair HX vs. Ultra X4) The Corsair - it's got more amps on every rail (except 5V, which is the same). __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Sep 15, 2011, 01:57 PM	#3
hurrycane Juice Da Ninja Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: The Better 1050 PSU (Corsair HX vs. Ultra X4) i have 950w for cosair, and it is awesome.

Sep 15, 2011, 11:07 PM	#6
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,850 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: The Better 1050 PSU (Corsair HX vs. Ultra X4) 20 + 4 = ? Anyone? Sorry, too tempting. All modern PSUs (as far as I'm aware) have 20+4 pins for the main motherboard power connector to ensure backwards-compatibilty. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Sep 19, 2011, 11:44 PM	#9
CJLMTLCA 14X Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 633 Rep Power: 63 System Specs	Re: The Better 1050 PSU (Corsair HX vs. Ultra X4) I've owned some Ultras and they performed well, but never kept any for long as i upgrade frequently. Just a quick OT note. I loved the cables on their X3s. Flat, black rubber coated from tip-to-tip, easy to bend, unlike corsair's which feel like plastic. Best cabling ever. Sadly they abandoned those in the X4 line. I found the fan to be a little on the loud side too. I would get the corsair out of those 2. First choice in PSUs for me now. (you hear that yellowbeard?) __________________