The Ultra Products brand represents a variety of computer components designed to meet the needs of the average user all the way up to the extreme enthusiast. Their product line-up includes simple cables, MP3 players, cases, memory, modding equipment, power supplies, and many other items. They are constantly releasing new equipment, and their latest power supplies continue to push their line-up forward.
This new power supply series, referred to as X3, is available in four power ratings; 600W, 800W, 1000W (technically two models of the 1000W), and a 1600W unit. These units include many of the features we have come to expect from an Ultra Products power supply including their FlexForce modular cables, high efficiency ratings, great looks, and plenty of power.
Ultra Products has sent the X3 1000 Watt modular power supply unit in for testing, and while this is more power than almost every current system out there would need, some feel the need to have extra power available rather than not have it. Keeping in mind that the power rating alone does not make a great power supply, let's take a look at this new unit to see whether it is a worthy addition to the Ultra Products line-up.
Before taking a look at the X3 1000 Watt modular power supply unit provided, let's look at some published data taken from the Ultra Products website...
Features:
Modular Design - Use only the cables you need! No need to clutter up your computer with useless cables. This not only increases airflow within your case, but it gives the inside of your case a clean professional look.
135CM Cooling Fan - Low noise 135mm fan will maximize airflow through the power supply as well as keep the noise level of your pc down.
Flex-Force Technology - FlexForce Cables are designed to be easily routed and hidden within your case while increasing the airflow.
Power Protection - Short Circuit Protection, In-Rush Current Protection, Thermal Overload Cutoff Protection, All the power protection you'll need!
» Supports AMD and Intel Motherboards
» Low Acoustic Noise
» 135mm Fan
» Meets ATX Version 2.2, v1.3, and ATX 12V Version 2.2 Specifications
» Short Circuit Protection
» In-Rush Current Protection
» Thermal Overload Cutoff Protection
» MTBF > 100,000 Hours at Full Load, 110VAC and 25°C Ambient Condition
» FCC and UL Recognized
Specifications:
Power Input:
» Voltage: 115/230VAC
» Current: 10/6A
» Frequency: 60/50Hz
» Power Factor Correction: Active PFC
DC Power Output:
» Maximum Power Output: 1000 Watts
» Efficiency: 85%
» Current:
» +5V: 28A
» +3.3V: 24A
» +12V: 70A
» -12V: 0.8A
» +5VSB: 3A
