one sweet PSU

[HiDeAtHfInItIoN]

Just thought u guys might want to check this out. Just got it in yesterday and man this thing is so SWEET looking. Mine came with a free coolermaster cold cathode kit, I think that deal is over now though. The uv reflective cables look amazing in my case, and i dont have alot of clutter from the PSU cables¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

got to excited to post the link :Q http://www.xoxide.com/x-connect-500-uvblue.html

 

[Anubis]

i donk know about most people, but i would take a quality normal looking PSU over a RICED OUT PSU anyday

and that is a weak 500w PSU

enermax 480w
Output: +3.3V@34A; +5V@40A; +12V1@16A; +12V2@15A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@2.5A
enermax 550w
Output: +3.3V@36A; +5V@36A; -5V@1A; +12V@36A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2.2A

antec 480w true power
Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@38A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@22A;-12V@1.0A;+5VSB@2A

antec 480w Neopower
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@38A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@15A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A

antec 550w
Output: +3.3V@32A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@24A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2A

the X-Conect 500
Output: +3.3V: 28A +5V: 30A +12V: 34A -12V: 0.8A -5V: 0.3A +5V: 2A

 

[imported_Phil]

OMG, WTF is that.

 

[Subhuman25]

Aww now isn't that just cute.Should go nice with your Boeing 747 wing-spoilered sub-compact 4-banger

 

[HiDeAtHfInItIoN]

this is a quality psu yes its ricey but if it matches ur system why not? it has great power, nice amp, quiet, runs cool, and just looks pimp what more coudl u want?

 

[imported_Phil]

Never mind the fact that it provides less power than the quality 480w supplies that Anubis posted.
It looks like the b@stard love child of a cold cathode and a Borg ship.

But hey, form over function; if that's what floats your boat.

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

i like how this thread was right under the one about a crappy experience with it

 

[Subhuman25]

Originally posted by: iwantanewcomputer
i like how this thread was right under the one about a crappy experience with it

Yeah,but come on guys,everyone knows that the flashy lights make it faster. And the faster your PSU the better

 

[Spikesoldier]

you got to like the fact you can plug in the cables you need, and not have a mess.

when they make a better version that substitutes looks for performance, then i would buy.

 

[HiDeAtHfInItIoN]

alot of u guys are saying this psu delivers crappy power...I dont think it does runs my system great, very stable. How is it a bad psu?

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: Anubis
i donk know about most people, but i would take a quality normal looking PSU over a RICED OUT PSU anyday

and that is a weak 500w PSU

enermax 480w
Output: +3.3V@34A; +5V@40A; +12V1@16A; +12V2@15A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@2.5A
enermax 550w
Output: +3.3V@36A; +5V@36A; -5V@1A; +12V@36A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2.2A

antec 480w true power
Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@38A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@22A;-12V@1.0A;+5VSB@2A

antec 480w Neopower
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@38A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@15A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A

antec 550w
Output: +3.3V@32A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@24A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2A

the X-Conect 500
Output: +3.3V: 28A +5V: 30A +12V: 34A -12V: 0.8A -5V: 0.3A +5V: 2A

This "chart" calls for Sticky!!!!

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Dopefiend
Never mind the fact that it provides less power than the quality 480w supplies that Anubis posted.
It looks like the b@stard love child of a cold cathode and a Borg ship.

Borg? I wonder how it reacts to tuna noodle casserole?

 

[chilled]

Originally posted by: Anubis
i donk know about most people, but i would take a quality normal looking PSU over a RICED OUT PSU anyday

and that is a weak 500w PSU

enermax 480w
Output: +3.3V@34A; +5V@40A; +12V1@16A; +12V2@15A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@2.5A
enermax 550w
Output: +3.3V@36A; +5V@36A; -5V@1A; +12V@36A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2.2A

antec 480w true power
Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@38A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@22A;-12V@1.0A;+5VSB@2A

antec 480w Neopower
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@38A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@15A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A

antec 550w
Output: +3.3V@32A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@24A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2A

the X-Conect 500
Output: +3.3V: 28A +5V: 30A +12V: 34A -12V: 0.8A -5V: 0.3A +5V: 2A

Well the 12V line at 34A is not too shabby at all. The 5V line is a little under par though.

 

[Budman]

All show,no go.

 

[Matthias99]

Originally posted by: chilled

Originally posted by: Anubis
i donk know about most people, but i would take a quality normal looking PSU over a RICED OUT PSU anyday

and that is a weak 500w PSU

enermax 480w
Output: +3.3V@34A; +5V@40A; +12V1@16A; +12V2@15A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@2.5A
enermax 550w
Output: +3.3V@36A; +5V@36A; -5V@1A; +12V@36A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2.2A

antec 480w true power
Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@38A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@22A;-12V@1.0A;+5VSB@2A

antec 480w Neopower
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@38A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@15A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A

antec 550w
Output: +3.3V@32A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.5A; +12V@24A; -12V@1A; +5VSB@2A

the X-Conect 500
Output: +3.3V: 28A +5V: 30A +12V: 34A -12V: 0.8A -5V: 0.3A +5V: 2A

Well the 12V line at 34A is not too shabby at all. The 5V line is a little under par though.

That's what I was thinking; assuming these specs are accurate (although that may be a BIG assumption), this PSU should be fine. It's *hard* to push 30+A on the +5V and +3.3V lines with even a high-end system (how many people need 200+W for their RAM, part of the CPU, MB, and PCI devices?), but it's not tough to push 20-25+A on the +12V line with a high-end processor, high-end video card (and definitely with SLI...), and a lot of hard drives. I'd be more concerned about the specs on that antec 550W that only has 24A on the +12V line.

Silent PC Review reviewed it, and basically panned it (at least as a "quiet" power supply). It passed their (fairly stringent, IMO) functionality tests, though. Unless I was absolutely loading a system down with drives and dual 6800Ultras (and/or dual/quad processors), for the price I'd rather have a Seasonic Super Tornado 400W (which runs significantly cooler and quieter), and even if I needed ~500W, the Antec NeoPower might be a better choice.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: Dopefiend
Never mind the fact that it provides less power than the quality 480w supplies that Anubis posted.
It looks like the b@stard love child of a cold cathode and a Borg ship.

Borg? I wonder how it reacts to tuna noodle casserole?

Damned if I know

 

[Boonesmi]

30amp on the 5v rail??? that sounds more like a generic 350w powersupply to me

im not very impressed

 

[Xatrix]

I like the cables and the color / flashiness myself, although I would want better performance from a PSU, depending on the system of course.

Any good high performance PSU's that look as good as this?

 

[Auric]

Very late '90's. Stick a fork in the flamboyant PC fad; it's done.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: HiDeAtHfInItIoN
alot of u guys are saying this psu delivers crappy power...I dont think it does runs my system great, very stable. How is it a bad psu?

its crappy because there are better PSU's for cheaper.