Budget PSU

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:40 pm

Hey everyone im tired of doing everything on my laptop I want my baby back up and running so I need a new PSU. As a college student my budget is limited. I don't have a whiz bang SLi setup or anything, my specs are on my sig, anyone have any first hand exerience with something that would work for me and not break the bank? I was looking at this one but I try not to go strictly by what the ~~morons~~ people say on Newegg. Any ideas?

ibleet · Post by **ibleet** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:42 pm

You know most of us would quickly recommend Corsair PSU's, but for a more comprehensive list, check HERE.

It may not be the most up to date, but its a good start...just avoid anything Tier 3 or less.

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:09 pm

well i went with an Ultra X-pro Lifetime series 650w PSU, X-Pro's are listed as Tier 2 on that link you posted and the fact that it has a lifetime warranty leads me to believe its a quality PSU. I know Ultra's PSU's either seem to be dangerous or rock solid depending on the model but the one review I found over at Hardware Canucks seems promising, its a clean looking unit on the inside with industrial grade capacitors rated for 105c. Their the same brand caps that are in the PCP&C 850W Turbo Cool.
Overall I snagged it for 58 bucks on Amazon, there were only two left! Hopefully itll be a good PSU I guess we will see!

Here is the review: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/ha ... eview.html

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Post by **dicecca112** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:13 pm

HONkUS wrote:well i went with an Ultra X-pro Lifetime series 650w PSU, X-Pro's are listed as Tier 2 on that link you posted and the fact that it has a lifetime warranty leads me to believe its a quality PSU. I know Ultra's PSU's either seem to be dangerous or rock solid depending on the model but the one review I found over at Hardware Canucks seems promising, its a clean looking unit on the inside with industrial grade capacitors.

Here is the review: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/ha ... eview.html

Keep us up to date, it's not a bad price. Wonder who's making them.

ibleet · Post by **ibleet** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:48 pm

dicecca112 wrote: Keep us up to date, it's not a bad price. Wonder who's making them.

For sure, that is a good price!

The information on the PSU you purchased from Amazon.com and the information on the review you provided do not seem to match. The wattage and even the model numbers differ. I didn't find any reviews for the LSP650.

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:53 am

yeah i noticed that after i posted it, I didn't get much sleep the night before and was kinda dragging lol

heres a review for the non lifetime series 600w X-pro

its the closest product I could find, and im sorry to say that i wont be cracking open this psu to check out the caps and such since I cant afford to void that lifetime warranty by breaking the sticker

Also I just shot this email over to Ultra:

Hello,

I am seriously considering purchasing your LS650 Lifetime series PSU but before I do I have a few questions I was hoping you could help me with regarding the product.

1. who is your OEM for this PSU.

-and-

2. Which Capacitors are used in this model of PSU.

Im a big fan of Ultra's products, you guys have proved very helpful in the past and im looking forward to making a decision soon! thank you!

I probably should of asked them this before I bought the thing though lol.

Post by **dicecca112** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:11 pm

HONkUS wrote:yeah i noticed that after i posted it, I didn't get much sleep the night before and was kinda dragging lol

heres a review for the non lifetime series 600w X-pro

its the closest product I could find, and im sorry to say that i wont be cracking open this psu to check out the caps and such since I cant afford to void that lifetime warranty by breaking the sticker

Also I just shot this email over to Ultra:

Hello,

I am seriously considering purchasing your LS650 Lifetime series PSU but before I do I have a few questions I was hoping you could help me with regarding the product.

1. who is your OEM for this PSU.

-and-

2. Which Capacitors are used in this model of PSU.

Im a big fan of Ultra's products, you guys have proved very helpful in the past and im looking forward to making a decision soon! thank you!
I probably should of asked them this before I bought the thing though lol.

yeah you should have, but I appreciate you doing that. It'll be good info.

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:18 pm

oh trust me im just as curious (and concerned) as everyone else, if not more so.

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:43 pm

What happened to using the UL number to look the OEM up?

http://forums.legitreviews.com/about6443.html

Dan

Post by **dicecca112** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:44 pm

DMB2000uk wrote:What happened to using the UL number to look the OEM up?

http://forums.legitreviews.com/about6443.html

Dan

I'm at work so I don't have access to my bookmarks

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:08 pm

The thread is sticked in the PSU forum

Dan

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:06 pm

Wow I got a reply to my email and wow this has me thrilled:

Hello

Our OEM is Ultra
and as for the capacitors --we have no info on that

Thank you for contacting us. If you have any further inquiries please reply to this email.

Sincerely,
jan
Ultra Products Tech. Support

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:42 am

I sent this to Jan:

Jan,

Thank you for your timely reply, If I decide to purchase this unit I would hate to void that lifetime warranty by opening the unit to see what brand of capacitors this unit uses. I have friends, and potential customers for your company, on a forum who find this information to be useful as do I. As an electrical engineer myself (LIAR!!!) I do know that using quality capacitors is a good indicator of the quality of a power supply unit and im sure your company knows that as well. If you are unable to find out or forward me to someone who can answer my inquiry could I atleast have the UL number of the LS650 Lifetime series PSU, it should be located on the sticker on the face of the unit that gives the units specs. Thanks again for all your help Jan again im a big fan of Ultra (AGAIN LIAR!!!)and im sure you can at least point me in the right direction. Thank you!

I got this from "Keith" today:

Trey,

I have forwarded your e-mail to our issues coordinator for further action. If he doesn't have the information you need, he will likely contact our engineering department to get it. I cannot promise that our engineering department will release this information, however.

Thank you for contacting us. If you have any further inquiries please reply to this email.

Sincerely,
Keith
Ultra Products Tech. Support

Keith seems more helpful that Jan, so maybe ill get some answers before the PSU actually gets here lol

martini161 · Post by **martini161** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:26 am

what did they mean by "our oem is ultra"? i doubt they make them themselves

ibleet · Post by **ibleet** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:28 am

But thats exactly what it means.

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:56 pm

Well still no answer from Ultra but I got the actual unit and im gonna take pics but this thing is nice! Its got a matte black finish, its got great ventilation and a big 135mm fan on the bottom. I can see thru the mesh that it uses Teapo Caps which aren't the best but certainly not the worst. In fact PC Power and Cooling used them in their 850w Turbo Cool if I remember right. The cables are sleeved completely into the casing and there are plenty of connectors. Im gonna see if I can borrow Dragon Coolers camera tonight and snap some pics.

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