Product Application:

ATX Mid Tower Chassis

Product Provided by:

Ultra

Available at:

ZipZoomFly.com

Estimated MSRP:

$179.99

Availability:

Now

Review by:

Darren

Edited by:

Scott

Review date:

March13th, 2007

 

 

 

     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:

AC INPUT
115V/230V 10A/6A 60/50Hz
MAX OUTPUT
CURRENT
+5V
+3.3V
+12V
-5V
-12V
+5VSB
32A
30A
40A
0.6A
0.6A
2A
700W
Max
Combined
Watts
200W
480W
3W
7.2W
10W
680W
20W
700W

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?

  • Manageable - FlexForce Cables are designed to be easily routed and hidden within your case.
  • 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.