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Psyche911 wrote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104934

That's supposed to be a fairly reliable cheaper PSU. $90 for 500 watts. Also, the cables are all sleeved which really helps get all those cables out of the way.

I wouldnt use it.. dunno why, but FPS GROUP just isnt the kind of company id trust with 1000+$s of computer equipment

Lots of people have been happy and trouble-free with it.
Something I can't say about the Ultra at the top of this page.

And why wouldn't you trust them if you don't know why?

Psyche911 wrote:Lots of people have been happy and trouble-free with it.
Something I can't say about the Ultra at the top of this page.

And why wouldn't you trust them if you don't know why?

to me, they are a noname company.. not because i havent heard of them, but because they are "new" to the whole scene..

Might be a great product, but i sure wouldnt risk it, ill be damned if im plugging a 400$ video card into a cheapy PSU made by some new company..

Are ISA slots even able to be used now? Shit, they were outdated back when I had my 486 DX4100.

riddla wrote:

scourge34 wrote:Are ISA slots even able to be used now? Shit, they were outdated back when I had my 486 DX4100.

surprisingly, yes some server boards still include an ISA slot to cater to the shops that have 1980's ISA serial cards powering proprietary control systems for CNC machines, mfg, modems, etc :icon27:

truth

Kaziganthe wrote:PSU's dying are the most depressing events in the world. The smell of a burning harddrive ;(

I believe it was more of the PCB burning :P still sucks that happened

Kills On Site wrote:When it comes to PSUs I am a definate brand name whore, I only will buy Antec, Enermax and Thermaltake

ThermalTake FTW!

Newegg had a sale on them when i bought my 6800gt, grabbed a TT psu for like 60 bucks.. hella nice one too

Thermaltake are also plagued with issues. Good luck!

Psyche911 wrote:Thermaltake are also plagued with issues. Good luck!

laf, such a noob..

Just for reference

There is a big difference from buying a cheap PSU and buying a proper one.

Cheap PSU's have "Peak Wattage" and good ones have something like "Actual wattage". If you bought a 600w cheap and a 600w known brand one then the cheap PSU, wont output 600w, definatly not.

For example, ive got something stupid like a 650w psu, but i've worked out its about as good as a 420w good psu.

Hey if anyone actually buy's one of these things let me know, I may just have to get one.

I would like someone to give me a personal review on one before I buy it. I will let one of you be the Ginny pig first.

Denz wrote:Hey if anyone actually buy's one of these things let me know, I may just have to get one.

I would like someone to give me a personal review on one before I buy it. I will let one of you be the Ginny pig first.

http://gruntville.com/reviews/PSUs/ultr ... /index.php

know the guy who wrote that review.. his word is always pretty fair..

Ok I read the Review and Think I may just have to get one.

Fuck that POS crap I bought for $20.00

After reading this thread, I have been enlightened on what not to do.

Cudos to you folks.

Denz wrote:Ok I read the Review and Think I may just have to get one.

Fuck that POS crap I bought for $20.00

After reading this thread, I have been enlightened on what not to do.

Cudos to you folks.

lol denz..

Just be sure you know what your buying beforehand.. GvL is a great site and the guys are totaly unbias..

SOAPboy wrote:

Denz wrote:Ok I read the Review and Think I may just have to get one.

Fuck that POS crap I bought for $20.00

After reading this thread, I have been enlightened on what not to do.

Cudos to you folks.

lol denz..

Just be sure you know what your buying beforehand.. GvL is a great site and the guys are totaly unbias..

Yeah that site does seem to be pretty good, I already have book marked it.

When I get this PSU< I will have to cut holes in my case so you can see it.

Denz wrote:

SOAPboy wrote:

Denz wrote:Ok I read the Review and Think I may just have to get one.

Fuck that POS crap I bought for $20.00

After reading this thread, I have been enlightened on what not to do.

Cudos to you folks.

lol denz..

Just be sure you know what your buying beforehand.. GvL is a great site and the guys are totaly unbias..

Yeah that site does seem to be pretty good, I already have book marked it.

When I get this PSU< I will have to cut holes in my case so you can see it.

You can borrow my dremmel ^_^

I will have it laser cut. I know a guy.

Denz wrote:I will have it laser cut. I know a guy.

/me Sends Denz a case to have cut..

You bet, I can even design it for you in Acad, make a DXF file so the machine can understand what I want cut and Walla!! Clean custom case.

Denz wrote:You bet, I can even design it for you in Acad, make a DXF file so the machine can understand what I want cut and Walla!! Clean custom case.

Welp, next case i buy, will be shipped directly to you then..

SOAPboy wrote:

Denz wrote:You bet, I can even design it for you in Acad, make a DXF file so the machine can understand what I want cut and Walla!! Clean custom case.

Welp, next case i buy, will be shipped directly to you then..

Ok sounds good.

:icon19:

Good luck. Reviews rarely pick up on actual user experiences. Many people have had the Ultra PSU kill their system. Just hope it doesn't do the same to you.

SOAP, get a clue, noob.

DiscoDave wrote:Just for reference

There is a big difference from buying a cheap PSU and buying a proper one.

Cheap PSU's have "Peak Wattage" and good ones have something like "Actual wattage". If you bought a 600w cheap and a 600w known brand one then the cheap PSU, wont output 600w, definatly not.

For example, ive got something stupid like a 650w psu, but i've worked out its about as good as a 420w good psu.

Zounds! Thy electrical ignorance doth pain me in the nether regions!