XVS Modular 700W ATX Power Supply

[jlqrb]

I just purchased a Ultra XVS Modular 700W ATX Power Supply from FRY's electronics website for 10.50 shipped. I was going to put it in the deals forum but it is already gone. My question is does anyone know it this is a good power supply ?

http://www.ultraproducts.com/product_resources.php?cPath=78&pPath=510&productID=525

 

[Dangman]

Not really. It's a Wintech made unit and it's a bit on the mediocre side. Only 40A on the +12V rail which makes it roughly equal to a quality ~500W PSU in terms of power output. Might be rated at 25C IIRC. If that's the case, then the PSU is not capable of actually outputting 500W, let alone 700W once the PSU reaches 40C.

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Here's what happened to mine at 700W: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cbUtN4bhU8

They're good for 600W without too much trouble. The problem is, they pulled out the OCP to get it to 700W. Mine blew out the main switching transistors.

 

[Dangman]

They're good for 600W without too much trouble. The problem is, they pulled out the OCP to get it to 700W. Mine blew out the main switching transistors.

Ouch.

Wait good for 600W at what temps?

 

[jlqrb]

So is it not safe to put in a sytem with a 9800gtx ?

 

[jlqrb]

They're good for 600W without too much trouble. The problem is, they pulled out the OCP to get it to 700W. Mine blew out the main switching transistors.

It says that it does have OCP on the Ultra website.

 

[JaYp146]

So is it not safe to put in a sytem with a 9800gtx ?

Unless you're running two in SLI, this PSU will easily power your GTX.

 

[jlqrb]

Unless you're running two in SLI, this PSU will easily power your GTX.

Just one.

Specs :

Gigbayte P35-DS3L
E7200 ( stock volts )
2GB Corsiar XMS2 memory
Western Digital 320GB hard drive
9800gtx
LiteOn DVD burner
and 4 case fans.

 

[[Spectre]]

It says that it does have OCP on the Ultra website.

And?

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

It says that it does have OCP on the Ultra website.

Good for the website. Mine has no OCP. All the parts are missing.

 

[That Linux Guy]

jlqrb, don't use it. If you care about your hardware, you won't skimp on THE most important part of your rig. Any new PSU for $11 is most likely garbage. Corsair, Enermax, Seasonic, OCZ, Antec, and PC Power& Cooling FTW!