6.99 500W PSU

SaDiStiC88 · 07-22-06, 06:04 PM

http://www.xoxide.com/x-connect-500-uvgreen.html

I might pick me up one since it's only $7 after rebate.

basso4735 · 07-22-06, 06:05 PM

wow. nice find.

SaDiStiC88 · 07-22-06, 06:09 PM

Yup I just ordered one. Doesn't have dual 12v but for $7 after rebate it can be put to some use. It would be better with free shipping, but that would be too much of a good thing.

dicecca112 · 07-22-06, 06:32 PM

the phrase you get what you pay for comes to mind, and all your paying for here is a boatload of trouble

jonspd · 07-22-06, 06:51 PM

If a member hadn't just hooked me up with a forton 400w psu I would buy this as I was in need of a decend stock psu/

scott d · 07-22-06, 06:52 PM

I'm sure skou will be along shortly to tell you about the Ultra products, but keep in mind you get what you pay for. in fact, with these PSUs, you get less than you pay for.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=466293

SaDiStiC88 · 07-22-06, 07:01 PM

There is no way I would put this a PSU I got for $7 on my main rig. I bought it for a computer I am building out of spare parts. I just posted it in case someone is doing the same. When I receive it I will post my thoughts. Thanks for your warnings though. They are much appreciated.

scott d · 07-22-06, 08:20 PM

I'm actually thinking about picking this up too, to use as a 2nd PSU to power my fans and pump. Decisions, decisions....

Lionsault_100 · 07-22-06, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dicecca112

the phrase you get what you pay for comes to mind, and all your paying for here is a boatload of trouble

lol obviously you arnt going to put this in your fx65 6gigs of ram 1tb storage overclocked to 10ghz rig..

it is good however if you are building a spare machine for a customer who isnt into overclocking

Nathan0490 · 07-23-06, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lionsault_100

lol obviously you arnt going to put this in your fx65 6gigs of ram 1tb storage overclocked to 10ghz rig..

it is good however if you are building a spare machine for a customer who isnt into overclocking

yep.

perhaps a folding rig or something.

Shell · 07-23-06, 05:46 PM

OH my God... not that thing... NOT THAT THING!!!
Last time I used one of those it burnt out my AMD 3000, a nvidia 5400 and 512meg of ram... it shot out a huge white bolt and a mushroom cloud of smoke.

And I only used it for about 5 mins as a temporary...

At least the explosions were amusing...

Drinkyoghurt · 07-23-06, 06:10 PM

lol, i got mine replaced..it holds well....for now

Icebl@ster · 07-23-06, 06:54 PM

Many posts of this psu with many different views lots of hates. Actually for $7 its a ripoff when it was for free i remember one time

Janus67 · 07-23-06, 10:34 PM

it isn't worth it if they paid you $7.00 to take the power supply

glasszon · 07-24-06, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Janus67

it isn't worth it if they paid you $7.00 to take the power supply

Why not, just dump the power supply in the bin and keep the 7 dollars!

ShadowPho · 07-24-06, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by glasszon

Why not, just dump the power supply in the bin and keep the 7 dollars!

because you have to wait for 6-8 weeks for them to ship your $40?
So you lose ~2month worth of interest on $40.

skou · 07-24-06, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scott d

I'm sure skou will be along shortly to tell you about the Ultra products, but keep in mind you get what you pay for. in fact, with these PSUs, you get less than you pay for.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=466293

Scott, thanks for the vote of confidence! Although, sometimes you DO get more than you pay for. You get the opportunity to build a new rig, and get to see flashing lights and firehoses,

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicecca112

the phrase you get what you pay for comes to mind, and all your paying for here is a boatload of trouble

Something tells me, my opinion of these ~~firestarters~~ PSUs is getting out. Nice to know someone is listening.

steve

scott d · 07-24-06, 06:40 PM

It's about time you got here, there's probably 4 or 5 homes on fire by now

skou · 07-28-06, 12:23 AM

Update,

There is a new section in Woot's Forum, and they are listing the Ultra X-Connect for $0.00 after rebate, from RatShack. If it had free shipping, and the price was $0.00 retail, with no rebate, I still wouldn't get any.

Oh, you need to go over to Woot, and see what some OCF member posted there.

steve

Sir. BOBSONATOR · 07-28-06, 01:21 AM

will it explode when you touch it?

07-22-06, 06:04 PM	Thread Starter #1
SaDiStiC88 Registered Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Des Plaines, Il	6.99 500W PSU http://www.xoxide.com/x-connect-500-uvgreen.html I might pick me up one since it's only $7 after rebate.
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07-22-06, 06:05 PM	#2
basso4735 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation	wow. nice find.
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07-22-06, 06:09 PM	Thread Starter #3
SaDiStiC88 Registered Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Des Plaines, Il	Yup I just ordered one. Doesn't have dual 12v but for $7 after rebate it can be put to some use. It would be better with free shipping, but that would be too much of a good thing.
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07-22-06, 06:32 PM	#4
dicecca112 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA, USA	the phrase you get what you pay for comes to mind, and all your paying for here is a boatload of trouble
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07-22-06, 06:51 PM	#5
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07-22-06, 06:52 PM	#6
scott d Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm sure skou will be along shortly to tell you about the Ultra products, but keep in mind you get what you pay for. in fact, with these PSUs, you get less than you pay for. http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=466293 __________________ Heat
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07-22-06, 07:01 PM	Thread Starter #7
SaDiStiC88 Registered Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Des Plaines, Il	There is no way I would put this a PSU I got for $7 on my main rig. I bought it for a computer I am building out of spare parts. I just posted it in case someone is doing the same. When I receive it I will post my thoughts. Thanks for your warnings though. They are much appreciated.
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07-22-06, 08:20 PM	#8
scott d Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm actually thinking about picking this up too, to use as a 2nd PSU to power my fans and pump. Decisions, decisions.... __________________ Heat
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07-23-06, 05:46 PM	#11
Shell Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CYYZ Pearson	OH my God... not that thing... NOT THAT THING!!! Last time I used one of those it burnt out my AMD 3000, a nvidia 5400 and 512meg of ram... it shot out a huge white bolt and a mushroom cloud of smoke. And I only used it for about 5 mins as a temporary... At least the explosions were amusing... __________________ q6600@3GHz, 4890, 4x2GB DDR2-1000, ASUS P5E X38, PCP&C 750w, Sandforce 60GB, 2x1TB Warning: If your post ends with your name or initials, it may cause cranial inflation.
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07-23-06, 06:10 PM	#12
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07-23-06, 06:54 PM	#13
Icebl@ster Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Many posts of this psu with many different views lots of hates. Actually for $7 its a ripoff when it was for free i remember one time
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07-23-06, 10:34 PM	#14
Janus67 Benching Team Leader Wannabe Admin Senior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio State	it isn't worth it if they paid you $7.00 to take the power supply __________________ Ivy Bridge Benching and Gaming: Asus Maximus V Extreme 0010 BIOS : Intel i7 3770k w/ Phanteks PH-TC14 : 8GB 2x4GB G.Skill TridentX DDR3-2666 : MSI 7970 Lightning Edition Other Benched Hardware: GA-EX58a-UD3R; Rampage Extreme; Rampage Formula; GA-EP45-UD3R; P5K-Deluxe; MIVE -- 2500k; 2600k; 920; E6300; E6550; E6600; E8400; Q6600 -- 6950; 4870; 8800GTS Other Components: Crucial M4 128GB SSD : 2x1TB Samsung F3 in Raid0 : Silverstone Strider Gold 1250W : Auria EQ276W 27'' & Dell 2407FPW : KPC Tek9 Fat and Gemini LN2 Pots Benchmark, Win Prizes - In the Overclocktagon!
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scott d Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL	It's about time you got here, there's probably 4 or 5 homes on fire by now __________________ Heat
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07-28-06, 12:23 AM	#19
skou Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Off hiatus, iNET stopped advertising in MY posts.	Update, There is a new section in Woot's Forum, and they are listing the Ultra X-Connect for $0.00 after rebate, from RatShack. If it had free shipping, and the price was $0.00 retail, with no rebate, I still wouldn't get any. Oh, you need to go over to Woot, and see what some OCF member posted there. steve __________________ Abit, RIP! It was great while it lasted, but my other home is gone. steve
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