Introduction

Ultra, a word derived from the Latin word meaning 'beyond'. Used as a prefix it indicates greater than normal quality or importance. Living up to their name ULTRA is known for bringing products to the enthusiast that could be considered beyond that of the normal. For years ULTRA has been on the forefront of the computer enthusiast scene giving us products from Cases and Power supplies down to Flash Drives and Mp3 Players. Today we have the opportunity to take a look at one in an ever growing line of power supplies from ULTRA, enter the X3 1000Watt Energy Efficient Modular Power Supply. Boasting a whooping 1Kilowatt of power for you to play with while retaining 85% energy efficiency and full range active PFC. While ULTRA’s claims look pretty good on paper I am curious to see what this unit can do once we get it on the bench.

What ULTRA says:
 
 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!

Specifications:

Output:

   Total Output Power:
 1000W (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:

Size/Weight:

 Cables:

· 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.