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Ultra X3 1000 Watt Modular Power Supply
"Power - it's what we need to run this addiction of ours. The more the better, is the current thinking. With the newest video cards using up to 300 watts of power, it's no wonder that power supplies are beefing up to meet that demand. Many people, however, are still following the same routine with regards to the power supply; it's usually the last thing on the list when planning your dream system. You have just a few of those precious dollars you work so hard for left to purchase one, so you end up with a cheap 400-600 watt power supply, trying to feed that power hungry set of video cards. So you ask yourself, "Why do they not perform as they should? Why can I not overclock the card at all?" It may be your lack of power! One possible solution for your problem could be the Ultra X3 1000 watt modular power supply. Boasting such features as Active PFC, Flex Force cabling, modular design, 70 amp 12v rail, and a 135mm cooling fan, it has all the makings of a beast of a power supply.

"Ultra Products is a global, technology-solutions provider with headquarters in Fletcher, Ohio. The company strives to offer a wide range of solutions, products and services all with a common thread: innovation, value and quality. It is Ultra's mission to be the best provider of technology-solutions in the global market. By offering superior, innovative products and ensuring a high level of customer service, Ultra guarantees its customers receive an exceptional value in everything they do.""

Hiper HPU-4M730-SS Type M 730W PSU
"Benchmark Reviews has seen some major changes within the power supply industry over the past year. Even in such a limited purpose industry, somehow fads manage to come into existence. At one point, the number of rails a PSU offered was key to media hype. At another point, you could see everyone pushing for the highest watts in their new product. I can't forget how modular power supplies, with the assortment of cables and interfaces, also shared some time in the limelight. The latest trend seemed to be 80-Plus efficiency, but since most PSU's are at least this efficient the label has lost meaning. And then without any warning, it was as if every company manufacturing power supply units suddenly decided that they could win the battle for industry dominance by combining all of the above features, and add a nice paint job or mirror finish for good measure.

It has been said before in our reviews: the power supply unit is the single most important part of any computer. Regardless of the system or purpose there is a given rule: whether it is a simple workstation with integrated components or an advanced gaming system with newest technology available, everything requires power to operate. As anyone who has suffered the failure of a low-end power supply will tell you: not all power supply units (PSU's) are created equal, and looks don't mean a thing."

THERMALTAKE PUREPOWER RX 600WATT MODULAR ACTIVE PFC POWER SUPPLY
"It seems like the web is lousy with reviews of high-quality, high-watt (and high priced) power supplies. Maximum effort gamers and overclocking enthusiasts have a wide variety of PSUs to choose from. But what about the mid-range folks looking for a quality, feature-rich power supply that won't break the bank? Well, with the introduction of the RX series from Thermaltake, there are a couple of very nice products that address exactly this need. This time we have the Purepower RX 600W Cable Management PSU (W0144RU) up for review and it looks like a real winner for the enthusiast on a budget. As we'll see, it's got great specs, a rich feature set and is relatively easy on the wallet as well. Thermaltake offers the RX series power supplies in 450-, 500-, 550- and the 600-watt unit we'll be looking at this time out."