Ultra Products X2 550W PSU

Rob Williams · 03-02-2006, 10:55 PM

The original X-Connect is arguably one of the most popular power supplies of recent memory. It was one of the first power supplies to introduce modular cables, making it possible to keep the inside of your computer very tidy! We are taking a look at version 2 now, so let's see what's been updated!

Discuss the review here!

Jakal · 03-03-2006, 12:03 AM

I absolutely love mine. I didn't and haven't noticed anything out of place with my power supply, but glad you caught it. This thing is truely a beaut. It's Sli certified, offers plenty of cables at many different lengths, and as you've shown, is very powerful. I myself had to make sure the fan was spinning it was so quiet! This is an excellent power supply for almost anyone's needs. If you want looks, reliablilty, and the awesome modular style, this is definitely the way to go.

madmat · 03-03-2006, 01:02 AM

Not to mention a lifetime warranty upgrade and fantastic tech support.

sbrehm72255 · 03-03-2006, 12:00 PM

I've still got one of the first versions out, but it's time for a upgrade due to the new standards and pin counts. This one might make for a good replacement.

madmat · 03-03-2006, 01:36 PM

Yeah, for the price it's a great PSU, no, it's not a PC P&C but then again, nothing else is. Plus it's nearly half the price as a 510 Express SLI and the modular lines are really a beauty.

sbrehm72255 · 03-03-2006, 02:43 PM

My only complaint with the old version is that the cables were way to stiff to route way out of the way. These look like there won't be any problem at all, as a matter of fact, with them being flat, that will really help in hiding them under the MoBo and such.

madmat · 03-03-2006, 03:27 PM

Yep, they're pretty easy to fold and route. I ran mine to my 5.25" drives through a gap between the mobo tray and the case supports.

sbrehm72255 · 03-03-2006, 04:00 PM

I think I'm going to look into one of those, at least chect for the best deal anyway. I'm still saving for a new video card and CPU...............

madmat · 03-03-2006, 04:05 PM

Cool, I was a dyed in the wool Antec fan but as far as I'm concerned the X-2 is every bit as good as any Antec and just drop dead sexy. They've got a UV Blue version out now too with windows and an LED fan if you're into that sort of thing.

They're coming out with a UV green version soon too.

sbrehm72255 · 03-03-2006, 04:13 PM

I Used to use Antec all the time also, but I had a TruePower 480 die and it took several components along with it, now I don't use them anymore. I'm always looking at the smaller vendors with good solid reps...............

werty316 · 03-03-2006, 08:18 PM

Sweet PSU and it would probably be my next PSU maybe as I had the original X-Connect and never had any problems with it. The Flex-Force cables is a great upgrade from those stiff X-Connect cables.

03-02-2006, 10:55 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Ultra Products X2 550W PSU The original X-Connect is arguably one of the most popular power supplies of recent memory. It was one of the first power supplies to introduce modular cables, making it possible to keep the inside of your computer very tidy! We are taking a look at version 2 now, so let's see what's been updated! Discuss the review here! __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

03-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#2
Jakal Tech Monkey Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missiskippy Posts: 605	I absolutely love mine. I didn't and haven't noticed anything out of place with my power supply, but glad you caught it. This thing is truely a beaut. It's Sli certified, offers plenty of cables at many different lengths, and as you've shown, is very powerful. I myself had to make sure the fan was spinning it was so quiet! This is an excellent power supply for almost anyone's needs. If you want looks, reliablilty, and the awesome modular style, this is definitely the way to go. __________________ AMD Opteron 150@2.9Ghz 1.5v\|DFI Lanparty Expert 4/06 Bios\|OCZ Gold OCZ4002048ELGEGXT-K 2x1024 242Mhz 3v\|Twin eVga 7800GTs 470/1100 If you have a large quantity of Hot Pockets building up, you simply aren't eating them fast enough.- dibene \| Chaos Havok: grrrr im lagging me My Pics

03-03-2006, 01:02 AM	#3
madmat Former Editor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 1,639	Not to mention a lifetime warranty upgrade and fantastic tech support. __________________ M2N32-SLI Deluxe, Brisbane X-2 4000+ @ 2986Mhz 2x1 gig OCZ PC26400 Platinum EVGA 7950GT SLI Buncha drives, Some other stuff, Even more stuff, If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. --Robert X. Cringely, InfoWorld magazine Sign Me!

03-03-2006, 01:36 PM	#5
madmat Former Editor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 1,639	Yeah, for the price it's a great PSU, no, it's not a PC P&C but then again, nothing else is. Plus it's nearly half the price as a 510 Express SLI and the modular lines are really a beauty. __________________ M2N32-SLI Deluxe, Brisbane X-2 4000+ @ 2986Mhz 2x1 gig OCZ PC26400 Platinum EVGA 7950GT SLI Buncha drives, Some other stuff, Even more stuff, If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. --Robert X. Cringely, InfoWorld magazine Sign Me!

03-03-2006, 03:27 PM	#7
madmat Former Editor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 1,639	Yep, they're pretty easy to fold and route. I ran mine to my 5.25" drives through a gap between the mobo tray and the case supports. __________________ M2N32-SLI Deluxe, Brisbane X-2 4000+ @ 2986Mhz 2x1 gig OCZ PC26400 Platinum EVGA 7950GT SLI Buncha drives, Some other stuff, Even more stuff, If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. --Robert X. Cringely, InfoWorld magazine Sign Me!

03-03-2006, 12:00 PM	#4
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	I've still got one of the first versions out, but it's time for a upgrade due to the new standards and pin counts. This one might make for a good replacement.

03-03-2006, 02:43 PM	#6
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	My only complaint with the old version is that the cables were way to stiff to route way out of the way. These look like there won't be any problem at all, as a matter of fact, with them being flat, that will really help in hiding them under the MoBo and such.

03-03-2006, 04:00 PM	#8
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	I think I'm going to look into one of those, at least chect for the best deal anyway. I'm still saving for a new video card and CPU...............

03-03-2006, 04:05 PM	#9
madmat Former Editor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 1,639	Cool, I was a dyed in the wool Antec fan but as far as I'm concerned the X-2 is every bit as good as any Antec and just drop dead sexy. They've got a UV Blue version out now too with windows and an LED fan if you're into that sort of thing. They're coming out with a UV green version soon too. __________________ M2N32-SLI Deluxe, Brisbane X-2 4000+ @ 2986Mhz 2x1 gig OCZ PC26400 Platinum EVGA 7950GT SLI Buncha drives, Some other stuff, Even more stuff, If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. --Robert X. Cringely, InfoWorld magazine Sign Me! Last edited by madmat; 03-03-2006 at 04:08 PM.

03-03-2006, 04:13 PM	#10
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	I Used to use Antec all the time also, but I had a TruePower 480 die and it took several components along with it, now I don't use them anymore. I'm always looking at the smaller vendors with good solid reps...............

03-03-2006, 08:18 PM	#11
werty316 Partition Master Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 408	Sweet PSU and it would probably be my next PSU maybe as I had the original X-Connect and never had any problems with it. The Flex-Force cables is a great upgrade from those stiff X-Connect cables. __________________ Chuck Norris doesn't go hunting.... CHUCK NORRIS GOES KILLING

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