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Ultra X3 Power Supply (1000w and 800w) Units
"It was the Ultra X-Connect PSU that really brought modular cables into their own a couple of years ago. Since then, modular cables are almost a requisite component for a performance oriented power supply. There are a good number of other features that have come along since the X-Connect's release. Ultra Products has released their X3 line of power supplies in an effort to encompass everything that a modern high end power supply should be; silent fans, modular cables, plenty of connectors, Active PFC, high wattage and high efficiency to name but a few. The good people at Ultra Products have sent over two units today; the Ultra X3 800w and Ultra X3 1000w PSU for us to get some first hand experience with. Let's start things out with a look at the specs with are the same for both units except where noted."

Power and Features Beyond Your Needs? Ultra X3 800W Power Supply Review
"A few months ago we reviewed Ultra's high-output X3 1000W power supply and determined that if you really need that much juice, you will find good value there. But does anyone really need 1000W, even for a high-end system? Ultra sent over its lower-priced X3 800W to help us find out."

Rosewill RD600N-2DC-SL-SLV Stallion Series 600W Power Supply
"The Rosewill brand name covers a wide variety of computer related products, and recent reviews at Bigbruin.com have just scratched the surface of all that they offer. Hard drive enclosures and digital photo frames are just two of Rosewill's many products, and this review will travel down yet another avenue of their diverse line up by taking a look at one of their power supplies.

The RD600N-2DC-SL-SLV Stallion Series 600W unit shown in the promotional image below is just one of a handful of Rosewill power supplies presently on the market. With a highly polished finish, a pair of blue LED fans, and well finished cables, it is obviously an attention grabber. This review will take a look beyond the flashy exterior to see if this stallion is a work horse that your system can rely on."

ABS-Tagan TG800-U88 BZ 800 Watt Power Supply
"Back in September, 2007 we reviewed the ABS-Tagan TG1300-U33 ITZ 1300 Watt power supply and found it to be one of the best of the new generation of high-output power supplies. Our only functional concern with the ITZ 1300 was that it did not use a modular design. Modularity in power supplies has become extremely important to computer enthusiasts as it allows them to only use the wiring necessary to facilitate their system's operation. As one might expect, modular cabling further aids in the efficient management of your cables as it can vastly decrease that mass of extra wires that you have to deal with in the top/bottom of your case.

After our review was published we took the liberty of relating this consensus to Tagan's representative. As it turns out ABS-Tagan was a step ahead and he assured us that in the near future they would fill this void in their product line. We've heard this type of answer before from other product manufacturers about various recommendations we've made, only to be disappointed, so we didn't hold our breath. Approximately two weeks ago we were contacted by a representative of ABS Laboratories, a well know company in the gaming world, who both collaborated and certified the ABS-Tagan TG1300-U33 ITZ 1300 Watt power supply for extreme gaming. The ABS Labs marketing rep asked if we'd be interested in reviewing ABS-Tagan's newest product. We had two questions: 1) Is it modular? and 2) Did you certify this PSU as well? After receiving affirmation to both questions all we could say is, "How quickly can you get it to us?"."