How is the 750w Ultra X4?

1520 Views 32 Replies 7 Participants Last post by Phaedrus2129, Dec 1, 2009

Kikaider

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2009

I've heard the more expensive ones weren't very good, but how are the 850w and the 750w?

Looking for something modular to replace my current PSU.

http://www.amazon.com/X4-Series-750W...9627849&sr=8-5

And if there are any suggestions of another PSU, something around $150 is my range.

1 - 20 of 33 Posts

TwoCables

· #2 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kikaider

View Post

I've heard the more expensive ones weren't very good, but how are the 850w and the 750w?

Looking for something completely modular to replace my current PSU.

http://www.amazon.com/X4-Series-750W...9627849&sr=8-5

Then why not get the HX650W? That is, unless you are planning on going with a much more powerful graphics solution. But as it stands right now, even even the HX450W would handle your rig.

See less See more

JDMfanatic

· #3 · Dec 1, 2009

a 450 would handle his rig? doesn't seem like it, he has quite some stuff right now and i doubt a 450 could take that...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9010&Tpk=750HX
the hx750 would be a better choice than ultra, not completely modular, but its just the 24pin and the 8pin, you're going to have those anyway

Kikaider

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoCables

View Post

Then why not get the HX650W? That is, unless you are planning on going with a much more powerful graphics solution. But as it stands right now, even even the HX450W would handle your rig.

I'm likely looking to get 3 Radeon HD 5770s in the future. Or perhaps even a 5970 if I can find one. Looking for something with a bit of room to expand my curent rig and entirely modular.

See less See more

grunion

· #5 · Dec 1, 2009

$12 more go with the X3 1000watt, basically a glorified 850w.

I've had great results with mine.

TwoCables

· #6 · Dec 1, 2009

2

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMfanatic

View Post

a 450 would handle his rig? doesn't seem like it, he has quite some stuff right now and i doubt a 450 could take that...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9010&Tpk=750HX
the hx750 would be a better choice than ultra, not completely modular, but its just the 24pin and the 8pin, you're going to have those anyway

Yes, I am pretty damn sure the Corsair HX450W can handle his rig. This does not mean that I think that ANY 450W can handle his rig, though. I'm not dumb enough to think that.

We need to stop going by just the PSU's wattage rating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kikaider

View Post

I'm likely looking to get 3 Radeon HD 5770s in the future. Or perhaps even a 5970 if I can find one. Looking for something with a bit of room to expand my curent rig and entirely modular.

Then how about the HX750W?

See less See more

grunion

· #7 · Dec 1, 2009

HX series is not entirely modular.

TwoCables

· #8 · Dec 1, 2009

Kikaider: when you say "entirely modular", are you saying that you're tired of the non-modular design of the TX850W?

Reactions: 1

Phaedrus2129

· #9 · Dec 1, 2009

Yeah the HX series isn't *entirely* modular... But WHY in the WORLD would you ever need to disconnect the 24-pin or 4+4 pin connectors? And all the other cables are modular.

The HX750W is a great PSU. The Antec TruePower New Blue 750W is "modular", but 90% of the cables are hardwired and the handful that aren't are usually extraneous. So it isn't really modular.

Reactions: 1

TwoCables

· #10 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaedrus2129

View Post

Yeah the HX series isn't *entirely* modular... But WHY in the WORLD would you ever need to disconnect the 24-pin or 4+4 pin connectors? And all the other cables are modular.

The HX750W is a great PSU. The Antec TruePower New Blue 750W is "modular", but 90% of the cables are hardwired and the handful that aren't are usually extraneous. So it isn't really modular.

I know, right?

I mean, what are the benefits of a 100% modular PSU?

See less See more

Kikaider

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 1, 2009

To be honest, it was just some sort of facination of mine to want a "completely modular" design. Lets not ask about that strange need I have when I really don't mind.

Problem with both the Corsair HX 750/850 is the fact that they are out of my price range. I can get either the 750 Ultra X4 or the 1000 Ultra X3 for around $150.

But if there was one any better than that or one that was on sell, sure.

grunion

· #12 · Dec 1, 2009

In a Cosmos, probably doesn't matter.
Smaller case, yes fully modular can make a difference.

I especially like the flex force cables on the X3 line.

Kikaider

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunion

View Post

In a Cosmos, probably doesn't matter.
Smaller case, yes fully modular can make a difference.

I especially like the flex force cables on the X3 line.

Looking to buy a new case, likely the Silverstone FT01.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-119-_-Product

See less See more

TwoCables

· #14 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunion

View Post

In a Cosmos, probably doesn't matter.
Smaller case, yes fully modular can make a difference.

I especially like the flex force cables on the X3 line.

But what benefit is there of being able to unplug the 24-pin cable?

See less See more

grunion

· #15 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoCables

View Post

But what benefit is there of being able to unplug the 24-pin cable?

Don't recall ever mentioning the 24pin.

See less See more

TwoCables

· #16 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunion

View Post

Don't recall ever mentioning the 24pin.

But the pic shows that even the 24-pin is modular.

See less See more

grunion

· #17 · Dec 1, 2009

2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kikaider

View Post

To be honest, it was just some sort of facination of mine to want a "completely modular" design. Lets not ask about that strange need I have when I really don't mind.

Problem with both the Corsair HX 750/850 is the fact that they are out of my price range. I can get either the 750 Ultra X4 or the 1000 Ultra X3 for around $150.

But if there was one any better than that or one that was on sell, sure.

Review of the X3 1000w.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoCables

View Post

But the pic shows that even the 24-pin is modular.

Well for one, when I'm accessing the cables from the back panel I can pull the 24pin for easier access to the other cables.

Other than that, purely anal I think.

See less See more

Kikaider

Discussion Starter · #18 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunion

View Post

$12 more go with the X3 1000watt, basically a glorified 850w.

I've had great results with mine.

I'm likely going to just buy the X3 then. But I have a question, does Tigerdirect accept mail in checks?

See less See more

grunion

· #19 · Dec 1, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kikaider

View Post

I'm likely going to just buy the X3 then. But I have a question, does Tigerdirect accept mail in checks?

IDK

Call them

See less See more

ghettogeddy

· #20 · Dec 1, 2009

the best thing i can see for needing a 24 pin modular is if you ware running the psu for something other them a mobo then you dona have to have it

ive seen a few dual psu pc's not many
but it would be nice

but ya if your gona make something modular might as well do it right lol and do everything

Reactions: 1

1 - 20 of 33 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.