[Comp] Ultra X3 ULT40311 1000W PSU modular 159.97 tigerdirect.ca (+free ship)

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...9&sku=ULT40311



pretty decent deal on a very good power supply. multiple reviewers have tested it with a load tester (actually know what they are talking about)

(this is the lowest price I have ever seen on this unit)

70A @ 12 Volts! I could arc weld with this thing!

got one of these in my comp, runs well, and you dont have to have any useless wires attached

This is one of Ultra's good models and is an Andyson build, so it's high quality.

The efficiency won't be as good as anything released over the last year, but if you need something of this power, then it's a good choice if you want to save some money.

Here is the Jonnyguru review.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...=Story&reid=41

Originally Posted by scv

This is one of Ultra's good models and is an Andyson build, so it's high quality.

The efficiency won't be as good as anything released over the last year, but if you need something of this power, then it's a good choice if you want to save some money.

Here is the Jonnyguru review.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...=Story&reid=41

well ive had it for about 2 years now, so i can say itll last
heh thx for the review link good reading, great review; nice to know i made a good choice so long ago
paid $239.88 on 05-16-2008

Can anyone comment on how loud the fans are? Also is the fan speed adjustable?

I have the 850w and it's pretty quiet.

Very good PSU!

PASS.

Look at the efficiency:
http://ultraorder.com/product_detail...&productID=632

Then compare it to this:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...e=COOLERMASTER

For $10 extra bucks you can save the planet!

They are both single rail, but the coolermaster one is definitely higher quality.

not bad for a 1000W psu, and it's one of the X3 model, so it's not the usual crappy ultra you see.

Originally Posted by Pyrolistical

PASS.

Look at the efficiency:
http://ultraorder.com/product_detail...&productID=632

Then compare it to this:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...e=COOLERMASTER

For $10 extra bucks you can save the planet!

They are both single rail, but the coolermaster one is definitely higher quality.

I wouldn't rely on manufacturers specs when judging a PSU...

Here is the review for the Cooler Master, and FSP is the OEM. I think the Andyson Ultra is a touch better in terms of build quality, and I'm still somewhat wary of FSP's quality as it had gone down in previous years, although this one does look ok.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...Story&reid=166

I was considering this for 24/7 use, occasional gaming and possibly SLi in the future. I can save $70+ over an Antec equivalent but I want to be as green as possible and I don't want a block heater during the summer either.

Good price for a normal use gaming PC but I think I'll have to look elsewhere. There seems to be some reports of electrical buzzing too on the TD reviews.

Originally Posted by scv

I wouldn't rely on manufacturers specs when judging a PSU...

Here is the review for the Cooler Master, and FSP is the OEM. I think the Andyson Ultra is a touch better in terms of build quality, and I'm still somewhat wary of FSP's quality as it had gone down in previous years, although this one does look ok.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...Story&reid=166

How about the fact that the cooolermaster has a 80 plus bronze while the ultra does not?

That requires third party standardized testing.

Originally Posted by Pyrolistical

How about the fact that the cooolermaster has a 80 plus bronze while the ultra does not?

That requires third party standardized testing.

This is true, but efficiency isn't everything and there are a number of variables for PSU quality.
Nowadays I tend to check reviews done by Jonnyguru and HardOCP as both websites have provided an accurate measurement of PSU quality in the past.

I tend to be more wary of manufacturer specifications with PSUs and 'reviews' that amount to little more than plugging the PSU in and checking it with a multimeter. To me it's the most important part of your system and I tend to be very cynical because of this.

In terms of the Coolermaster and the Ultra, I think you would be happy either way and the Coolermaster looks better if you have a low wattage system (although you could probably save money by buying something else ).
Even if I like the Ultra more, neither is likely to explode and take your system with it.

even though i paid over $200 bucks for it last year, im still very happy with this psu and its running a lot in my system and still has a lot of room to grow