Ultra X-Connect 500W Power Supply review
Nowadays the power supply market is a lot more diverse than in the past. One of the latest developments is the fully modular power supply, which allows you to connect only the cables that you really need. Basically this idea should lead to a cleaner case with less cable clutter. Today I'm going to take a look at the Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU which has a fully modular configuration.
The Ultra X-Connect box contains a lot of things. First of all the power supply, 9 shielded UV-reactive power cables which can be connected to the PSU, a power cord, mounting screws and the user manual.
Specifications and features
Connectors
- 1x 20-Pin Main Power
- 1x 6-Pin AUX (Xeon) Power
- 1x 4-Pin 12V (P4)
- 6x 4-Pin Peripheral
- 1x Floppy
Features
- High-Gloss Mirror Finish
- Modular Cable Connection System
- UV Reactive Shielded Cables
- Dual 80mm Fans
- Low Acoustic Noise
- Power Protections: Short Circuit, In-rush Current, Thermal Overload, Over-Temperature, Over-Voltage,Over-Current, Under-Voltage
- Power efficiency : 70% (max.) at full load.
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Max
Output |
+5v
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+3.3v
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+12v
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-5v
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-12v
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+5VSB
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32A
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20A
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28A
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0.6A
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0.6A
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2A
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Max
Cobined |
180W
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336W
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3W
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7.2W
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10W
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480W
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20W
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500W
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500W (Full Load, Nominal Input Voltage)
Efficiency
70% Typical at Full Load and Nominal Input Voltage
Input
| AC Input Voltage | 115v / 230v |
| AC Input Frequency | 50-60Hz |
| AC Input Current | 8.5A (RMS)
for 115VAC Input 5.5A (RMS) for 230VAC Input |
Here's a first look at the Xconnect PSU from Ultra, the version I have is the one with Titanium color. The cover of the power supply has a high-gloss mirror finish which gives a nice visual effect. The unit has two silent fans, and on top of the device is a stylish fan grill featuring the logo of Ultra.
The front of the PSU has a normal fan grill. Right of it is the power switch and an input voltage selector.
Added: January 22nd 2005
Product reviewed: Ultra X-Connect 500W Power Supply
Reviewer: Thomas DM
Score: 8/10
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