Dicuss: Ultra X-Connect 500W Titanium PSU

Rob Williams · 04-17-2005, 11:50 PM

Case clutter has been a problem with computers forever, especially with PSU cables lying all over the place. Ultra promises to solve this problem, by allowing you to only use the cables you need. The X-Connect PSU includes other cool features as well, and you can read about them in our review.

Feel free to comment on the review, or ask questions.

Tech-Daddy · 04-18-2005, 11:44 PM

I, myself, use this exact same Power Supply and I love it. The modular connectors are standard molex form factor, so the modder in me took advantage of that fact.

I purchased black molexes and the appropriate pins for the inside, and built my own cables for my unit! The modular concept that the power supplies are starting to follow is going to lend itself to some crazy/stunning cabling as people get more and more comfortable with them. I, myself, will likely never purchase another standard power supply. This one has won me over. I'm keeping my eyes on these Ultra supplies... I've heard a few things from other users... but nothing that makes me regret the use of it in my full time computer!

The results of the cable modding:

and

Now.... I like the Ultra's from a modding standpoint. Keep an eye on those power spikes though!

Good work Rob!

Muddy · 04-19-2005, 04:09 AM

i dont like the 24 pin connector 2 stiff and hard to hide. The xceonnect is 2 big for my case so i had to take top fan off i have a xdreamer 2 case.

Will Nave · 04-19-2005, 11:59 AM

I agree this is a very OBVIOUS concept that was waaaaaay overdue. I'm glad to see that not only did they impliment it finally, but they did so with some zing...

Excellent review, nifty product!

Rob Williams · 04-20-2005, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.

Tech-Daddy, that looks real pimp. I gotta get me smarter with that modding stuff, haha.

Muddy, are you sure you weren't putting it in upside down? There is no fan on top of the PSU..

For those interested, there will be a review of the Ultra X-Finity PSU as well coming in a few weeks. Unlike the X-Connect though, it uses standard molex connections.

Muddy · 04-21-2005, 12:16 AM

yes i am sure lol. The power supply sticks out to far. So it kinda covers up top fan hole.

04-17-2005, 11:50 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Dicuss: Ultra X-Connect 500W Titanium PSU Case clutter has been a problem with computers forever, especially with PSU cables lying all over the place. Ultra promises to solve this problem, by allowing you to only use the cables you need. The X-Connect PSU includes other cool features as well, and you can read about them in our review. Feel free to comment on the review, or ask questions. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

04-18-2005, 11:44 PM	#2
Tech-Daddy Tech Monkey Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plano, Texas USA Posts: 663	I, myself, use this exact same Power Supply and I love it. The modular connectors are standard molex form factor, so the modder in me took advantage of that fact. I purchased black molexes and the appropriate pins for the inside, and built my own cables for my unit! The modular concept that the power supplies are starting to follow is going to lend itself to some crazy/stunning cabling as people get more and more comfortable with them. I, myself, will likely never purchase another standard power supply. This one has won me over. I'm keeping my eyes on these Ultra supplies... I've heard a few things from other users... but nothing that makes me regret the use of it in my full time computer! The results of the cable modding: and Now.... I like the Ultra's from a modding standpoint. Keep an eye on those power spikes though! Good work Rob! __________________ blingGreen \| Lupine \| BOSS:FX-57 \| DSF (Dallas Stars Foundation) \| Deuce \| DST (Dallas Stars Tribute) Currently working on : Sleeper

04-19-2005, 04:09 AM	#3
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	i dont like the 24 pin connector 2 stiff and hard to hide. The xceonnect is 2 big for my case so i had to take top fan off i have a xdreamer 2 case. __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

04-20-2005, 06:13 PM	#5
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Thanks for the comments guys. Tech-Daddy, that looks real pimp. I gotta get me smarter with that modding stuff, haha. Muddy, are you sure you weren't putting it in upside down? There is no fan on top of the PSU.. For those interested, there will be a review of the Ultra X-Finity PSU as well coming in a few weeks. Unlike the X-Connect though, it uses standard molex connections. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

04-21-2005, 12:16 AM	#6
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	yes i am sure lol. The power supply sticks out to far. So it kinda covers up top fan hole. __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

04-19-2005, 11:59 AM	#4
Will Nave E.M.I. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: [cornfield][beanfield][ME][Illinois River][cornfield][beanfield] Posts: 75	I agree this is a very OBVIOUS concept that was waaaaaay overdue. I'm glad to see that not only did they impliment it finally, but they did so with some zing... Excellent review, nifty product!

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