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The Grid package includes a power
cable, mounting screws, a users manual, the USB installation addend and
the modular cabling for the power supply. One nice thing about
these Ultra products is the Lifetime Warranty available on both the case
and the power supply when you register your products with Ultra.
The 700 Watt XVS Power Supply:

Ultra ships the optional power supply
pre-installed but you will want to remove it to get the packing
materials out before use. I expected to get a base model 700 Watt
unit as a pack along so it was a nice surprise to see Ultra is offering
a choice of their 500 Watt and 700 Watt XVS Modular units with the Grid.
All
New X-Connect® V-Series (XVS)
Never before has so many features been bundled together and offered at
such a great value. Our new XVS power supply combines durability and
high-performance with a quiet dual 80MM cooling fans and Ultra's
patented modular interface. All of the cables are Ultra's exclusive
FlexForce design, offering unparalleled ease of use. Because users only
plug in the cables they need and can easily route cables underneath and
behind components, the airflow inside the chassis can be improved by
30%! -Ultra Products
Features:
- Supports AMD
and Intel Motherboards
- Low Acoustic
Noise
- Meets ATX
Version 2.03 and
ATX 12V Version 1.2 Specifications
- Short Circuit
Protection
- In-Rush
Current Protection
- Thermal
Overload Cutoff Protection
- MTBF >
100,000 Hours at Full Load,
110VAC and 25°C Ambient Condition
- FCC and UL
Recognized

Connections:
1 - 20/24 Pin Motherboard Connector
1 - 4 Pin +12V Motherboard Connector
1 - 8 Pin EPS Connector
2 - 6 Pin PCI-Express Connectors
1 - 5 Pin SATA Power Cable (2 Devices)
2 - 4 Pin Power Cable (2 Devices)
1 - 4 Pin Power Cable (2 Devices + 1 Floppy)
Output:
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AC INPUT
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115V/230V 10A/6A 60/50Hz
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MAX OUTPUT
CURRENT
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+5V
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+3.3V
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+12V
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-5V
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-12V
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+5VSB
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32A
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30A
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40A
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0.6A
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0.6A
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2A
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700W
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Max
Combined
Watts
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200W
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480W
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3W
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7.2W
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10W
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680W
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20W
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700W
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Total
Output Power:
700W (Full Load, Nominal Input Voltage)
Efficiency:
78% Typical at Full Load and Nominal Input Voltage
Input:
AC Input
Voltage: 115V/230V
AC Input Frequency: 50-60Hz
AC Input Currents:
· 11A (RMS) for 115VAC input
· 6.5A (RMS) for 230VAC input
What is FlexForce?
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Manageable
- FlexForce Cables are designed to be easily routed
and hidden within your case.
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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.

The
700 Watt XVS power supply is miles above the type of power supply you
get for most major manufacturers and carries a suggested retail price
tag of $109! When you take into account the modular design and the
matching black FlexForce cabling, this unit really factors into the
price.
Inside:

A closer look at the inside back of the grid reveals
the exhaust cooling duty is handled by a 120 mm fan. Two of the
rear slots are reusable spacers with the rest filled out with break out
pieces. The fan uses a standard three pin lead but should be long
enough to reach most motherboard leads. The case is steel with
plastic and mesh accents and is heavier than most mid tower cases but
not uncomfortably.

Looking towards the front reveals a pretty common
drive layout. The Ultra Grid supports a total of 4 5.25" bays, 2
external 3.5 " bays and 5 internal 3.5" bays. The front 120 mm fan
is mounted directly inside the front of the case and the 3 pin lead can
be seen here. All of the edges are protected and there is plenty
of room for any of the supported motherboards.
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