The main base for any good system is your power supply, if it's not up to the job then it doesn't matter what you've got in there. You could have the latest, cutting edge hardware, but if your PSU can't handle it then you're going to run into major problems. The X3 line of Ultra power supplies are an excellent choice when looking to replace or upgrade your power supply, one of the things I love about them is that they are truly modular and come with more than enough cables for most any system out there.

So we've got another Ultra Product up on the review block today, this time it's the Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply and in my time with it I've found it to be capable and very stable.

Review: Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: Ultra Products

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Ultra X3 600-Watt Energy Efficient Modular Power Supply 

Model: ULT40073

MSRP: $149.95

All New X3 Modular Power Supplies

Ultra pulls out all of the stops for their latest power supply. By combining our "EE" (Energy Efficient) platform, which converts as much as 85% of AC power into DC power during typical loads, with a quiet 135MM ball bearing fan, our patented modular interface and our Limited Lifetime Warranty, Ultra clearly dominates the market with the new X3 power supply!

The X3 is super efficient, using less electricity than other power supplies when providing power to your computer and it generates less heat. Cooling is substantial yet silent by utilizing a thermostatically controlled 135MM ball bearing fan and a honeycomb cut exhaust grill. The X3 also has full range active PFC, which improves apparent power used by the computer. The modular interface allows you to only plug in the cables you actually require for your particular PC. The X3 is ready for even the most high end gaming rigs by providing up to four 6-pin PCI-e connectors, and the 800W and 1000W models provide the newest 8-pin PCI-e connector for the latest 300W graphics cards.

If the you're looking for an efficient, quiet, powerful, modular power supply with a Lifetime Warranty, there's no reason to look any farther than the Ultra X3!

What is FlexForce?

-Manageable - FlexForce Cables are designed to be easily routed and hidden within your case.

-Increased Airflow - Special design promotes easy cable management and 30% better airflow than ordinary cables by easily routing cable under the motherboard, behind drive bays, etc.

-Design - Cables are dressed in a sleek looking titanium like finish.

Cables:

Qty Cable Description

1 24 Pin Motherboard Connector

1 4 Pin +12V Motherboard Connector

1 8 Pin EPS Connector

2 6 Pin PCI-Express Connectors

2 5 Pin SATA Power Cable (3 Devices)

2 5 Pin SATA Power Cable (2 Devices)

1 4 Pin Power Cable (2 Devices)

2 4 Pin Power Cable (2 Devices + 2 Floppy)

1 4 Pin Power Cable (3 Devices)

1 4 Pin Power Cable (1 Device)

1 3 Pin Fan Connector (3 Devices)

Total Output Power:

600W (Full Load, Nominal Input Voltage)

Efficiency:

85% at Typical Load

Input:

AC Input Voltage: 115V/230V

AC Input Frequency: 50-60Hz

AC Input Currents:

-13A (RMS) for 115VAC input

-8A (RMS) for 230VAC input

Additional Features:

-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