What would you rather have? Poll Added 82%FSP 15%Xclio

[msi or epox]

Ultra X-Infinity
Xclio 450w
FSP 450w

which would you recommend. I want to go x-infinity but reliability....
-should i add a poll?

thanks for input

 

[Bobthelost]

Fortron is the king of budget PSUs, Ultra X and Xclio are not loved around here.

Simple version is they aren't trusted.

 

[mordantmonkey]

XCLIO isn't? Several other forums love the xclio.
I'd say it's between the xclio and the fortron.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I'm gonna say the Ultra-X because it looks cool and I have no reason to dislike it.

 

[msi or epox]

thats 1 thing i dont understand with the ultra-x, are the rails unstable or what? They're pretty cheap stuff though, the new one is $60 at my local fry's 600w. As long as all the cables will reach in an antec slk3000b, ill prob go xclio b/c price/performance right?

 

[fireontheway]

Xclio 450w or FSP 450w,forget about the third one.

 

[stevty2889]

I'd go with the Fortron myself, I'm very happy with mine.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

where are you getting the negative info's about the xclio bobthelost? xclio's parts comes from the same place antec get theirs. fortron has stronger 12v rails than the xclio, but it's still not a bad choice getting either.

 

[KoolDrew]

The Fortron, hands down. The Ultra-X sucks and the Xclio is "average."

 

[smthmlk]

fortron.

add a poll.

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
The Fortron, hands down. The Ultra-X sucks and the Xclio is "average."

My thoughts exactly.

 

[msi or epox]

How do you have so many posts BobtheLost? Have you been building ur 1st computer like me?

 

[Arcanedeath]

The FSP unit hands down I used one recently in an X2 3800+ build, it's rock solid

 

[networkman]

I don't really prefer any of the 3 choices, but if I have to pick one of them, the Fortron would be it.

 

[msi or epox]

thanks for the help, anything against the xclio? I've heard its rails are super stable , like the fortron then?

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Fortron. Ultra-X sucks.

 

[Arcanedeath]

The xclio is a good unit as well but I'd still take the FSP unit first over the xclio FSP > channel well which is who makes some of Antecs units and most of xclio's units

 

[Allio]

Don't get suckered by the Ultra-X - it looks flashy but it's a piece of junk. It's a generic dressed up with LEDs and fancy cables.

Edit: so yeah, Fortron.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey
XCLIO isn't? Several other forums love the xclio.
I'd say it's between the xclio and the fortron.

THey are paid employees of XCLIO who post on this site.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Patrick Wolf
I'm gonna say the Ultra-X because it looks cool and I have no reason to dislike it.

Great reason! :disgust:

I would rather have this for $99
http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=S47ATX

 

[mphartzheim]

I recently debated between that same Fortron and the XClio. When I made the purchase I was in a "buying on a budget" frame of mind, so every penny counted. I went with the XClio simply because it was $5 cheaper and I couldn't find any substantial negatives about it.

If I wasn't worried about budget, I probably would have gone with the Fortron simply because it has MORE positive reviews for it. Both units have positive reviews, but the Fortron simply has more of them.

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: msi or epox
How do you have so many posts BobtheLost? Have you been building ur 1st computer like me?

I am trying to avoid studying for my degree, as such i post too much

mphartzheim
Thing is i'm yet to see these reviews, when the "review" is no more scientific than a user sticking it in thier computer, opening up the motherboard monitoring apps and saying "this is soo cool" then it's not worth mentioning.

 

[GamerExpress]

The Ultra X are not loved around here because the track record has proven that they just plain suck.

 

[mphartzheim]

Originally posted by: Bobthelost
mphartzheim
Thing is i'm yet to see these reviews, when the "review" is no more scientific than a user sticking it in thier computer, opening up the motherboard monitoring apps and saying "this is soo cool" then it's not worth mentioning.

There are some "professional" (aka, reviewing websites) reviews out there for the XClio. They're harder to find though, which is why I say there aren't as many.

For Example

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: mphartzheim

Originally posted by: Bobthelost
mphartzheim
Thing is i'm yet to see these reviews, when the "review" is no more scientific than a user sticking it in thier computer, opening up the motherboard monitoring apps and saying "this is soo cool" then it's not worth mentioning.

There are some "professional" (aka, reviewing websites) reviews out there for the XClio. They're harder to find though, which is why I say there aren't as many.

For Example

Yes, testing a 500W PSU with a maximum load of 263W is impressive isnt' it? ALthough that is a much better review than most of the ones i've seen. Not to mention the short 2 year waranty that i've only just noticed.