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Xclio vs the X-Connect...

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G-RaZoR

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Hello, I am in the need of a power supply, and this month's "Best Bang for the Buck" is the Xclio 450watt, which is $52.50 from Newegg. However, I am kinda looking at this Ultra X-Connect. Now the thing is, this X-Connect is cheaper, and offers some small things such as nice UV reactive cables. However, the Xclio is Dual 12v rail, while the X-Connect is 34a@12v.

My specs are currently:

P4 3.2ghz (Planning on Overclocking it in the few weeks to 3.4 or 3.6)
ATI x800XTPE
1 gig of RAM (planning on going to either 2gb or 3gb in the next week or so)
1 200gb SATA drive (planning on a 74gb raptor, as well as another 200gb drive)
I also have a Sapphire Theatrix TV-Tuner card, but I don't think that will take very much power.

Would 450watt be enough for my future upgrades?
 
as many people here would tell you i wouldn't be too concerned with total wattage. having said that there have been mixed reviews about ultra brand psu's mostly bad (usually about them not being reliable and what not). so i assume you would be better off with the xclio psu since it looks very promising.
 
Well that's what I was thinking......The only reason I have heard of Xclio brand is from this site, or else I would've never considered it.
 
G-RaZoR said:
Well that's what I was thinking......The only reason I have heard of Xclio brand is from this site, or else I would've never considered it.
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The Xclio is a ChannelWell product like Antec. For a lowend unit it is pretty good. I haven't run the numbers now but it may be enough....however what might you upgrade to?
 
cell_491 said:
the x-connect is about the worst psu you can buy apperently
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Really? Based on what personal experience? :rolleyes:

o0akoni0o said:
having said that there have been mixed reviews about ultra brand psu's mostly bad (usually about them not being reliable and what not).
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Actually, I believe the reviews are "mostly good." There were two failures, Maximum PC and TrustedReviews, and only TrustedReviews used a trusted testing methodology, but never exposed what the actual point of failure was because they loaded the power supply at "100W, 200W, 300W, etc." and not "3.3/5/12: 5A/10A/20A, 5A/15A/30A, etc."
 
I actually think the Xclio is a great value. Channelwell quality without the Antec price. Just have to keep an eye on the rail numbers, though (remember: Watts don't mean jack.)

Too boot... if you don't leave your PC on 24/7, the XClio has the added feature of leaving it's fans running a good 2 minutes after the PC has powered down. This keeps the power supply cool and lengthens it's life span.

That said, I'm a bit confused... Why in the world are you comparing a power supply whose target market is lights, windows, UV reactuve modular cables, et al. (the X-Connect) versus a "best bang for the buck" work horse? That's like saying: "Do I get the Dodge with the Hemi and the tow package or do I get the Escalade with the 20" spinners?" Come on. ;)
 
"That's like saying: "Do I get the Dodge with the Hemi and the tow package or do I get the Escalade with the 20" spinners?" Come on. "


That had me ROLLING....

that was the funniest thing i have read today.
 
It's all about the Benjamins baby.....

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head over to extremeoverclocking.com they have the xclio on review.... almost as good as the antec truepower 2 480watter I may add :)
 
I have tested & am using both the XCilo 400W & 450W PSU's,
they are great "BEST BANG for the BUCK" PSU's! :D
 
Don't say BANG when talking about power supplies. ;) Brings back flashbacks....

So how's the weather in Daytona? We're getting PUMMELED by bands.

Whoops... Dish just went out. :( Damn!
 
jonnyGURU said:
Don't say BANG when talking about power supplies. ;) Brings back flashbacks....

So how's the weather in Daytona? We're getting PUMMELED by bands.

Whoops... Dish just went out. :( Damn!
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Just hot & humid, but we may see some heavy rail later today & tomorrow.
This one is heading west of its first projections & we are very happy about that! :)
 
jonnyGURU said:
Don't say BANG when talking about power supplies. ;) Brings back flashbacks....

So how's the weather in Daytona? We're getting PUMMELED by bands.

Whoops... Dish just went out. :( Damn!
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Keep it down there guys. We are still cleaning up from the tornado's spawned by Cindy.
 
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