[jethro_static]

IDK how good this Ultra 750W ATX Power Supply is.

$74.99
enter Code "VOQ25918" drops it to $49.99 + 4.24 shipping
total of $54.23

I personally don't want to spend too much money on PSU's. It only powers the Rig. There is nothing else to it. I got my 850w for 40 bucks. I don't care. it's doing it's job on my 970 @ 4Ghz 24/7.

 

[Phaedrus2129]

It's garbage. There are four possible variations, and they range from "250W trash that will explode if you push it" to "mediocre 500W with out of spec ripple and no protections".

Sorry. Not worth more than $20-$30.

 

[kaivorth]

Just be sure to register the PSU for the warranty. I had a 500w X-Connect that died during a thunderstorm, they next day shipped me a X3 1000w PSU, cause that was the cheapest modular PSU they had in stock

Excellent warranty.

 

[d-block]

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Originally Posted by Phaedrus2129;13036473
It's garbage. There are four possible variations, and they range from "250W trash that will explode if you push it" to "mediocre 500W with out of spec ripple and no protections".

Sorry. Not worth more than $20-$30.

Are they really THAT bad? I have the 650 watt in my home server.

 

[Phaedrus2129]

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Originally Posted by d-block;13038876
Are they really THAT bad? I have the 650 watt in my home server.

Like I said, it varies depending on which one you've got. The Andyson made one is just mediocre. The RSY and Yue-Lin versions are pretty bad. The Wintech one is absolutely dire.

 

[AgentHydra]

Yeah the LSPs aren't so hot.

But what is cool is that TD is selling the 650W and 750W LSX (which are pretty good) for only $70 and $80 respectively.

 

[10acjed]

I ran an Ultra LSP 750W on my sig rig up until last week... Never had an issue with it failing or anything like that.

But it doesnt stack up to other quality PSU's, its actual output is probably equal to a good quality 620 - 650W...

I had issues with my voltages.
1.43v bios = 1.39v idle, 1.388v load on the Ultra

1.39v bios = 1.40v idle, 1.40v load on the Antec

All other hardware is exactly the same.

Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra $ for quality...

 

[Shub]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentHydra;13039066
Yeah the LSPs aren't so hot.

But what is cool is that TD is selling the 650W and 750W LSX (which are pretty good) for only $70 and $80 respectively.

Except for the very very scary ripple on the +5Vsb

 

[pohtangina]

OP should be banned for life for promoting an ULTRA psu...totally not allowed here in OCN

/sarcasm

 

[AgentHydra]

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Originally Posted by Shub;13039134
Except for the very very scary ripple on the +5Vsb

Its not out of spec though and its like $30 less than a TX750.

 

[Shub]

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Originally Posted by AgentHydra;13039368
Its not out of spec though and its like $30 less than a TX750.

260mV is not out of spec?
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Ultra-LSX-750-Power-Supply-Review/1158/7

 

[rsfkevski]

I've run two Ultra PSU's in my time. An X2 550W that ran perfect for 4+ years and then the fan started making noise so I RMA'd it and they sent me an X3 1000W that I haven't had issues with in 3+ years. the X3 1000W is the BEST PSU that Ultra has ever brought to market and if this one goes bad...I'll RMA it for whatever they have at that time and if it doesn't perform as this X3 does, then I'll sell it BNIB and buy a Corsair!!

 

[fruitflavor]

psu is the last thing i'd go cheap. could take everything with it

 

[Lemondrips]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethro_static;13042734
For years of building Rigs, I never experience a failed PSU took everything or even something with it. You must be doing something wrong. I'm not trying to convince you to buy a cheap one but that logic is an epic fail.

You sir are as dumb as they come then. There are multiple threads of PSU's dying and taking almost everything with them. Cheaping out on a PSU is like buying watered down gas for your corvette.

 

[Elite-]

I've had mine for a little over a year now and its running fine underload and such.

 

[listen to remix]

I had my Ultra X-Finity 600W working since 2007, no problems except for the ultra stiff wiring. Maybe it's because the computers I used did not use 450W or more.

 

[Phaedrus2129]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite-;13043523
I've had mine for a little over a year now and its running fine underload and such.

Difference is a quality 750W would run SLI 470s with ease. Yours will either shut off or die with that type of load.
Quote:

Originally Posted by listen to remix;13043601
I had my Ultra X-Finity 600W working since 2007, no problems except for the ultra stiff wiring. Maybe it's because the computers I used did not use 450W or more.

IIRC the X-Finity series weren't too bad. The LSP and X2 series are the real stinkers, though there are mediocre units all through their lineup.
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Originally Posted by jethro_static;13043630
You sir is the dumbest person as they can come sir. An expensive one will not save you from taking something else if the rest will be affected for a certain situation. DOn't tell me that expensive one never fail?

Which would you rather trust a $1000 worth of components to?

This?

Or this?

Consider that a crap PSU usually can't do its rated wattage, has an anemic +12V capacity so is effectively rated even lower, usually have less comprehensive protection sets and don't shut down as safely when they fail... Also consider the use of lower quality parts that degrade much quicker and may fail outright, not to mention the higher DOA and early failure rates due to poor build quality... Plus the fact that out of spec voltage and ripple can damage components, as can poor startup transient spikes. Plus the electricity wasted by inefficient power supplies, and the issues a lack of PFC can cause (no PFC can make a 400W load look like a 700-800W load to your circuit breaker--don't put your PC and the microwave on the same circuit, eh?).

Not all budget PSUs are terrible. But there is a definite difference between a quality power supply and a not quality one. Yes you get diminishing returns past a certain point; but that point is way, way above the Ultra LSP series.

 

[jethro_static]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaedrus2129;13043729
Difference is a quality 750W would run SLI 470s with ease. Yours will either shut off or die with that type of load.

IIRC the X-Finity series weren't too bad. The LSP and X2 series are the real stinkers, though there are mediocre units all through their lineup.

Which would you rather trust a $1000 worth of components to?

This?

Or this?

Consider that a crap PSU usually can't do its rated wattage, has an anemic +12V capacity so is effectively rated even lower, usually have less comprehensive protection sets and don't shut down as safely when they fail... Also consider the use of lower quality parts that degrade much quicker and may fail outright, not to mention the higher DOA and early failure rates due to poor build quality... Plus the fact that out of spec voltage and ripple can damage components, as can poor startup transient spikes. Plus the electricity wasted by inefficient power supplies, and the issues a lack of PFC can cause (no PFC can make a 400W load look like a 700-800W load to your circuit breaker--don't put your PC and the microwave on the same circuit, eh?).

Not all budget PSUs are terrible. But there is a definite difference between a quality power supply and a not quality one. Yes you get diminishing returns past a certain point; but that point is way, way above the Ultra LSP series.

If you give it to me for free, I'll take which is expensive.
If your gonna ask me to pay 200 for it, while a 40 bucks will power my rig the same, I'll break the expensive one in front of you.

 

[Phaedrus2129]

And for $45, you can choose between this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017&Tpk=corsair%20cx430

And this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817154026

Guess which one actually provides more power. Guess which one can power your rig, and which will croak and die.

I'm not telling you you need to spend hundreds of dollars (unless your system is ridiculously highly specc'd), but don't be an idiot with your money.

 

[Thedark1337]

here we go again. PSU Wars.EDIT: @jethro, you probably would want to buy a diablotek 1200 just because its cheap. Well guess what? It can only produce below 500 watts. http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story3&reid=187

it even exploded!
Quote:

A flash of light inside the grille at the exhaust was briefly seen.
A muted pop, the fan did stop, and I hereby took this to mean...
That the unit was gone, no more to run, and I'll take it apart to see,
Just what inside broke down and failed... maybe emit a cackle of glee.

So far I'd have to say this unit has presented with no real surprises.
It does ok as a five hundred watt, but above that it just capsizes.
Now we'll take a look at the scope shots below - so we can find out,
Just how good or bad the outputs were when the unit bugged itself out.

Idiots these days. thinking they can cheap out on everything