Ultra X2 750W Extreme Edition ATX Power Supply

Introduction:

    About 4 months ago I reviewed the Ultra X3 600W power supply. This time around, I will be reviewing the Ultra X2 750W Extreme Edition. At first I thought this was a step backwards, but actually it's a step forward in technology and style. Here... I will let the folks from Ultra explain why it's better.

All New Redesigned 750 Watt X2-Extreme Edition (X2)
Just when the technicians and designers thought they had the perfect power supply in Ultra's legendary laboratories, its crack team of geniuses one-upped their own incredible product. Enter the hard-working power supply with the glossy titanium finish – the X2 750 Watt Power Supply.

Why X2 is Better than Ever
If you’re familiar with the X-Connect (1st Generation) you know that it’s the world’s first completely modular design. That means you only have to connect the cables you need. This leaves your system’s airflow unimpeded by clunky, chunky air stifling cables. The end result? Airflow that cools and protects your precious components. This born-to-be-modded power supply goes several steps beyond its award-winning predecessors. The Ultra 750-watt titanium finish X2-Extreme Eddition features FlexForce technology, which delivers easy cable routing while remaining hidden within your case. FlexForce’s special design allows air to travel 30-percent more effectively than standard cables. This results in a quantum leap in performance. Plus the 750-Watt X2-Extreme Edition dresses its cables in a sleek, titanium UV reactive finish.

Dual Rail Technology for More Stable Power
Specially developed for extreme gaming rigs! This 750-watt X2-Extreme Edition features Dual Rail Technology. The X2's critical 12V power are divided into two separate rails. This distributes cleaner power to your CPU, offering better stability and greater overclocking potential. You’ll get phenomenal system performance with the this 750-watt X2-Extreme Edition!

    Much better than what I could do; now let's get on with the show.

About the Company:

    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.

Innovative and Quality Products:
    Ultra Products is constantly monitoring industry developments to guarantee the product lines are up-to-date with the latest innovations; products are manufactured and engineered to exceed customer application requirements. Ultra currently offers: case fans and lights, CPU designer cases, DVD products, hard drive coolers, media drives, complete memory solutions, memory coolers and power supplies.

Extensive Service Offerings:
    Ultra Products constantly searches for opportunities to grow and to improve its services to meet the customer's changing needs. Customer service does not end but begins with the sale and Ultra's relationship with the customer continues to build from there.
 

Specifications and Features:

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A Closer Look:

Retail box

The Golden seal

Model number

    The retail box is covered in plastic; this gives a sense of security by knowing the product hasn't been tampered with. A second line of defense is the the large, gold sticker that seals the top flap closed. A double seal of protection. Sweet. The retail box is colorful and has the important information right on the top lid for easy viewing, while Ultra X2 is on all the other sides. The information on the top lid is the specifications of the power supply, along with a nice picture of the newly redesigned X2.

Déjà-vu

The Cable box

PSU protection

    After removing the plastic wrap and popping the gold seal of approval, I opened the top lid - only to be faced with this feeling of deja-vu. Inside is another box bearing the same X2 graphics as the outside of the retail box. This inner box is what holds all the modular power cables. On the bottom of the retail box is the new and improved Ultra X2, held firmly in some soft foam padding.

Another plastic layer	Top	Window one
Bottom	Window two	Rear

    Now that I have the Ultra X2 EE removed from its retail box, I can plainly see the exterior reconstruction it has undergone. Actually, you can't miss it. The titanium finish is mirror-like, effortlessly grabbing your attention and your fingerprints. On one side is the ULTRA name in chrome that covers the space over the 120mm fan. The rest of the opening uses a mesh grill with round openings. The 120mm fan on the inside has blue UV cathods incorporated into the fan housing. On two of the side panels are small rectangular windows to allow the blue light to shine through.

    Onto the back side, which has the X-Connect system for the cables. I must say they really cleaned up the look of this PSU. Previously, the plugs protruded from the chassis of the power supply; now, the X-Connect plug system is flush mounted to the chassis of the power supply and framed in with a chrome border. They also changed the plugs themselves by using the Molex- and SATA-shaped plugs, thus avoiding any confusion about what plug is what.

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