thoughts on psu..

prof.caos · Jul 17, 2005

hows this one look--http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=874746&sku=ULT31556....

Dukeman · Jul 17, 2005

Its pretty, and if you check out some reviews they are favorable. However Tom's hardware showed that the unit dropped the 3.3v line more than 5% during full load. Also, if you see the guts of unit in some reviews the components are small and the heat sinks inadequate for the wattage claimed.

I would recommend Antec, Fortron, Sparkle PSU's.

laynlow · Jul 17, 2005

It is pretty, but it's not touching my system.

Oklahoma Wolf · Jul 17, 2005

Welcome to the forums!

If you're looking for a good modular unit, I would suggest the Antec Neopower, Superflower Plug-N, or OCZ Modstream. The Ultras are below average for reliability lately, and were never that impressive to me even when they were better.

Vulcan · Jul 17, 2005

prof.caos said:
hows this one look--http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=874746&sku=ULT31556....

Stay away from the ultras, they are junk... What are the specs of the system that the power supply will be used for?
Take a look at the Fortron ax500.

BrutalDrew · Jul 17, 2005

The Ultras are junk. Period.

Bad ConNecTioN · Jul 17, 2005

I agree Ultra's are crap, but I will say the newer ones are much worse then the first series.

adriana · Jul 17, 2005

are the forton 400w blue storm good?

Know Nuttin · Jul 17, 2005

yes, the 400w Bluestorm is good. Would be worthwhile though, to move to the Fortron AX500-A if you can afford it.

as for the Ultra, I wouldn't go with it. Better off saving up and buying a better PSU. The quality of them lately leaves much to be desired.

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