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Friday, January 12, 2007
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I have been quite pleased with Ultra Products brand memory, cases, and power supplies that I have used, but my initial impression of the 1025 VA 615 Watts Backup UPS is a bit mixed. The specifications, pricing, and warranty coverage are all great, but the performance just didn't live up to expectations. Providing a fraction of the run time expected severely hinders the final verdict on this UPS from Ultra Products.
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Thursday, January 4, 2007
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The Ultra X-Blaster is a midi tower ATX case with a lot of potential. It may sport a small price tag, making the buy an easy one, but certainly does not disappoint. The case is quite sturdy, features drive rails for easy installation as well as a screwless setup for expansion cards. The included 400W XVS FlexForce modular power supply is a great addition, making this case the perfect allrounder for anyone looking to build their own system.
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Wednesday, January 3, 2007
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Anything short of solid does not do justice to these results. Not only was the power supply loaded up to the brim, but it also was put through quite harsh environments.
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Friday, December 8, 2006
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Computers have really changed over the few years, gone are the days when a simple "duct-mod" meant that your cooling needs were more than met. Today's computers generally require a lot of cooling but at the same time the cooling must be efficient otherwise the noise level would be unbearable. Ultra has recently released the Ultra Grid ATX case that includes a slick paint job, stylish looks, and a 500 watt V-Series Power Supply which should be able to meet the needs of most mid level users without breaking their budget.
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Saturday, November 18, 2006
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I think we can safely conclude that this is an excellent power supply. But, performance isn't the only factor that adds up to a power supply, it is an overall balance as well. Today, there are countless high quality power supplies within the 500W range so why choose the Ultra X-Finity 500W APFC power supply? Well the Ultra X-Finity 500W APFC power supply excels in not only performance, but aesthetics and functionality.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
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Rather than a flat desktop that would fit in an entertainment center, or a mini-tower that's just a smaller ATX case, the Microfly is sort of squareish at the front. It is 11.25" wide by 9" high by 15" deep. The metal sides and top are all very light and the aluminum case is surprisingly mobile. A handle mounted on the front is an inspired feature because its unusual shape is best suited for being trucked to people's houses and set-up on makeshift desks for LAN events, but it also looks nice as part of any home-computing setup. The black, glossy paint adds a special layer of class.
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Monday, October 30, 2006
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During testing of the Ultra Products XVS Modular 600W ATX Power Supply I did not encounter any serious issues. It is very quiet (especially once inside a closed case), and was indistinguishable over the other fans in the system. The supplied cables were long enough to reach everywhere in a Thermaltake Eureka full tower server case, and there aren't many cases bigger than that.
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Ultra is back again with a new take on an old power supply. There are no modular cables and a flat black paint job. The newly revamped X-Finity PSU now sports dual 12v rails and is label the DR series. The X-Finity PSU promises to add power and stability on a new level.
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
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The Ultra X-FinityT 500 Watt PSU w/ Active PFC appears to be exactly what one would look for in a power supply of this energy rating. First, it is in an attractive enclosure of black brushed aluminum, with well fitting seems, and strong-looking materials. It is also very heavy - lots of circuitry as work here. The cables are what Ultra calls, FlexForce: They are designed to make routing and space-management better inside your case. They are an attractive black and silver scheme, and much more pleasant to use than the standard red-black-black-yellow cables. Of particular interest is the huge 12cm fan, which spins relatively slowly, and is very quiet. Yes, I would certainly be proud to show off this power supply. But does it perform?
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Wednesday, October 4, 2006
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Taking the case out of the bag, I was initially surprised by how light the case was. It's very small, but well designed for structural integrity. The paint job is superb; both cases have a glossy finish, unlike the orange peel paint of most cases. The paint is even glossy enough that finger prints may become a problem if you are not careful.
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If we have learned one thing from television, it's that more power is a good thing. Tim the "Tool man" Taylor always wanted more power in everything he did. Captain Kirk demanded more power from his chief engineer "Scotty" and by george he got it. And I challenge anyone to try and and find someone out there who has uttered the words "We all would have made it through that wormhole if only we had less power."
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006
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Nearly every component of a computer is designed to go into a case. There have been plain boring cases built for the last 30 or years, with very few manufacturers taking the time to make their computers look as appealing as their performance. A few exceptions pop into mind: Apple, Alienware, and well.those are really the only two that come to mind easily. See what I mean? Most DIY enthusiasts try to get a case that will try to look good as well as be serviceable; maybe paint it, or cut a hole somewhere, or go all-out and build their own case from scratch. An area that has been very popular is to put a see-through window on the case, so you can look at all of those hundreds of dollars in hardware put to good use. A few years ago, you really had to cut your own hole using tools, but those days are gone my friends, because now there is.The Aluminus!
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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Ultra Products has packaged together very complete product to keep your system running while the power goes out. For a UPS that'll bear up to 1200 Watts, the price you're paying makes it a steal. Anyone looking for something more than just a surge protector should grab one of these. Every so often there's a blip on the grid line that'll knock your system out even if you had a surge protector. This little puppy will make sure your system stays online.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
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When Ultra released the Aluminus PC case it gave the computer a nice new look on an older chassis. The glossy paint job and light weight give all the modders out there a perfect case to start their next project. After we reviewed the Aluminus here at PC we were to believe that it would be hard for Ultra to top it. Today, Ultra has sent us our next sample project to share with our readers. The Grid is a smaller mid size tower that looks to give a person the option to utilize a standard size motherboard is a smaller enclosure. Does the Grid live up to the levels of the Aluminus?
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Saturday, August 26, 2006
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I'm very impressed with the Ultra 2000VA UPS. It's feature packed, gives great backup time and solid as a rock. For the money ($229 MSRP) you'd be hard pressed to find a UPS that gives you as many features and the same power. I'm awarding this unit a 9/10 and our editor's choice award for being a great deal with more features than you know what to do with.
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