Ultra X-Finity 600W Power Supply Free After $65 Rebate at Frys.com + S/H (~$7)

[davidtran007]

Frys.com sells Ultra X-Finity 600W Power Supply for $65 - $65 MIR = FREE.

UPDATE: Ground Shipping is now FREE

UPDATE #2: OOS

Product Link (http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4548667)

$65 MIR Link (http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/rebates_pdf/4548667_050107.pdf)

Lowest price found on Pricegrabber is $70 before tax and shipping.

Some people were wondering about the quality of this power supply. Here is a review on this product that I found. Seems to be a pretty decent power supply (i.e., not junk).

Review (http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/hardware/1584_1.html)

NEW! X-Finity PSU - Featuring FlexForce Cables Breakthrough technology! Phenomenal power distribution. Easy to manage cabling system! Extraordinary airflow! This sizzling new X-Finity power supply features the innovative new dual rail technology for better power distribution. You'll get the smooth, trouble-free performance that's perfect for your powerful gaming system. The FlexForces' incomparable cables are dressed in a great looking titanium silver finish. Specially engineered cable design promotes easy cable management and 30% better airflow than ordinary cables. Crafted to accommodate both AMD and Intel CPUs! 24/20-pin motherboard connection. 4-pin +12V Molex connectors. 4-pin floppy power connectors. PCI Express, SATA and 8-pin EPS connectors. Versatile. Dependable. Affordable. The X-Finity FlexForce ATX power supply.

Credit to $D$Fan

[mZimm]

Tempting, but I really don't need another PSU. Not bad for a backup though.

[Jordan1]

Not bad at all.

[ghostshell98]

is this available in store ?:confused:

[blade52x]

I think I'll end up getting one, though I'll wait a bit and see if they offer free shipping as well.

It will be a good backup so if my current computer ever dies on me I'll actually have something capable of running my system without having to change any settings.

So.... how long until Ultra starts giving away their 1kW X3 for free AR? :D

By the way... S-FLEX cables are AWESOME.

[ps3guru03]

I was just about to post a thread about this deal...lol....will looks like it has already been done....anywho this deal is awesome...I am going out to get one tomorrow!

[petern]

Anyone know if this will work with the hard to find DFI P95-S? I hear it's picky on PSU.

[Retsam]

Anyone know if this will work with the hard to find DFI P95-S? I hear it's picky on PSU.

Well, the ultra psu's generally are not the best or most efficient. You can check out some reviews but there is a reason they sell for free after rebates all the time. :) I checked out a few reviews and it showed it to be less than 70% efficient, which is somewhat bad. Good PSU's are 90%+ efficient, which means less heat(which means less chance of failing) and less on the electric bill.

Seeing as DFI are probably the most power hungry mobos, I dont know, id go with a higher quality one myself. Although judging by the few reviews I checked out, it seems like the rails are fairly stable. But bleh, from experience I can tell you the "Ultra" line psus are not the greatest.

With all that said, it comes to about $7.00 after rebate so you cant really complain.

[amdfan25]

Darn! Another FAR ULTRA PSU that I could have used in my system. If I only had waited... Good deal nonetheless.

[annaconda]

Ultra's are the best. I have been using them for the last 4 years.

I am in for 1 for my main computer, it will replace 500 watts Ultra X-Finity :D

[ps3guru03]

Looks to be that this is a great PSU, so I am going down to my local fry's today to get one. I will post pictures. :D

[kirbyrj]

Just picked one up. Hopefully it'll be ok :).

[ziddey]

excellent. i'm a far psu whore. guess i'll use this while i rma my squealing enhance 500w.

[Livin]

Looks to be that this is a great PSU, so I am going down to my local fry's today to get one. I will post pictures. :D

Is this price good at Fry's B&M too?

[ps3guru03]

Is this price good at Fry's B&M too?

Yea...I think so...I am going to call up and see.....

[petern]

Yea...I think so...I am going to call up and see.....

I think it's only for online.

[CyberDeus-RagDoll]

I'm in for one.
$8.21 for another bench-worthy psu is fine by me.

[Livin]

can anyone verify if this is in-store or only online?

[UnlimitedMP]

Hot, but I'm in no need of one right now. $12.36
I'll wait until a free shipping deal shows up to make it ~5.

[CyberDeus-RagDoll]

Hot, but I'm in no need of one right now. $12.36
I'll wait until a free shipping deal shows up to make it ~5.

2nd day air? Did you check ground shipping?

[petern]

2nd day air? Did you check ground shipping?

There's also tax for certain places.

[Rouzuki]

Even though I bought one (I'm like a female in a high priced clothing store when it comes to computer hardware...) I'd just like to point out Ultra rebates take a good while to process. I'm still waiting on my $40 dollar rebate from my Ultra Wizard PC case. So if you have 65 bucks you won't be needing for a couple months, I'd say go for it, however like many MIRs don't expect to be even anytime soon.

[kirbyrj]

Even though I bought one (I'm like a female in a high priced clothing store when it comes to computer hardware...) I'd just like to point out Ultra rebates take a good while to process. I'm still waiting on my $40 dollar rebate from my Ultra Wizard PC case. So if you have 65 bucks you won't be needing for a couple months, I'd say go for it, however like many MIRs don't expect to be even anytime soon.

I just got my Ultra rebates from my 1st Ultra Wizard case and a FAR 500W PSU. While they do take awhile to get here, they do come eventually.

[blade52x]

Well, I'm in for one.

Got my rebate form printed out and ready to go... now I just need the PSU to arrive.

[ziddey]

it really depends. I got in on the first wave of the psu and wizard case each time (iirc, they changed rebate houses) and always got the rebate real quick. On the psu, I got it within a month. The ultra microfly took about 3 months though. Overall I wouldn't worry too much

[ps3guru03]

Ordered it and will post some pics and a review. :D Found out that this is an online only deal....that's a first from frys....I usually was able to get most of the stuff they had online at my local frys so I can save on shipping costs...:rolleyes:

[ziddey]

yikes 7" long. don't think it can fit in my case :(. i've got a 2x120 up top up as forward as it'll go. my enhance is 5.5" and only has about half an inch of leeway. ack.

[Livin]

I have an Ultra X-Finity 500w PS... any real reason to get this 600? It there going to be any real difference between them?

Planning on building a HTPC...
C2D E4300 OC'd on air as far as I can take it
4GB RAM
decent video card but not gaming
2 NICs
additional PCI-E SATA RAID card

Thanks for the input.

[ps3guru03]

I have an Ultra X-Finity 500w PS... any real reason to get this 600? It there going to be any real difference between them?

Planning on building a HTPC...
C2D E4300 OC'd on air as far as I can take it
4GB RAM
decent video card but not gaming
2 NICs
additional PCI-E SATA RAID card

Thanks for the input.

The extra 100 watts could be helpful for the E4300 and 4GB Ram. I'd say buy it. It's free too! :D

[mavalpha]

Also, I think the push-pull fan config may help cooling a little bit over the 500's 1x120mm (at the expense of noise). But if that's something you need to consider, you may have bigger problems in your computer. :)

[Livin]

Also, I think the push-pull fan config may help cooling a little bit over the 500's 1x120mm (at the expense of noise). But if that's something you need to consider, you may have bigger problems in your computer. :)

I have the feeling 500w will be fine. I'd like the system to be as quiet as possible since it will be in the living room so you make a good point with the 120mm fan likely being quieter.

[ziddey]

For an HTPC, I'd stickw ith the 500w for quieter run. However, I'd definitely pick up the 600w. Can't beat $7.84

[Absinthe]

$7.84 is too good to pass up. How can they possibly sell these at that price?


Thanks OP!

[CyberDeus-RagDoll]

$7.84 is too good to pass up. How can they possibly sell these at that price?


Thanks OP!

They are expecting most people (which is statistically true, otherwise, the entire market wouldn't exist) to either

1) screw up on their rebate
2) forget about their rebate, and not properly document everything.
3) not fight it when they falsely deny it.


If you are interested, I have a form letter I fill out that I send to each rebate company along with every rebate I fill out. I haven't been denied a rebate in 3 years, except from soyo.
You can get my form letter here (zipped up word2003.doc file) (http://www.funfitgaming.com/rebateletter.zip)

[ziddey]

also bear in mind that doing a rebate means you can't return it anymore. not really a big deal with this product, but with the ram sales lately, a lot of people have been jumping the gun too quick on rebates

[Absinthe]

They are expecting most people (which is statistically true, otherwise, the entire market wouldn't exist) to either

1) screw up on their rebate
2) forget about their rebate, and not properly document everything.
3) not fight it when they falsely deny it.


If you are interested, I have a form letter I fill out that I send to each rebate company along with every rebate I fill out. I haven't been denied a rebate in 3 years, except from soyo.
You can get my form letter here (zipped up word2003.doc file) (http://www.funfitgaming.com/rebateletter.zip)

Thanks for the form letter. Normally I just call and say .....http://wizbangblog.com/images/respect.jpg

[Absinthe]

Bump for those who just check the 1st page of deals and a link to Jonny's review. (http://jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=34)

[ps3guru03]

Mines is getting delivered today, so I will post pics and a review....;)

[ps3guru03]

Woo Hoo...Got mines just 5 mins ago....
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/134/fscn0438psubf1.jpg
I always get excited when I get a package in the mail...even when it's not mines too sometimes...lol ;)

[jordan12]

Ultra's are the best. I have been using them for the last 4 years.

I am in for 1 for my main computer, it will replace 500 watts Ultra X-Finity :D

Maybe best ultra, but not best manufacturer. :D

[davidtran007]

post updated...

frys now offering free ground shipping for psu

[FanZ]

yay! the waiting paid off. saved me $8 :)

[ps3guru03]

post updated...

frys now offering free ground shipping for psu

Darn it!!! Well we still gotta pay taxes..but darn, I could have had 8.00 back into my wallet...oh well...;)

[mavalpha]

In for one. :)

[firebyyrd]

FREE SHIPPING PEOPLES!!! :eek:

save 7 some dollars :rolleyes:

[Livin]

I bit... will cost me $4.10 after rebate

now to decide...

use the X-Finity 500w or use the X-Finity 600w
- have not opened the 500w yet since I have not built my HTPC system yet.

[kirbyrj]

I got mine in the mail today. Haven't fired it up yet. Probably will do over the weekend. Looks decent enough though. The cables are flat.

[ziddey]

it's like a 38aa

[batmanwcm]

Darn it!!! Well we still gotta pay taxes..but darn, I could have had 8.00 back into my wallet...oh well...;)

Guys on SD and FW have called and have gotten the shipping charges credited back to them, you should call and check.

[ps3guru03]

Guys on SD and FW have called and have gotten the shipping charges credited back to them, you should call and check.

That was something that I was just about to do after I found out shipping was free. I forgot to call them, matter of fact I am calling now...thank you fry's for keeping your customer service up until 12PM...:D

[mZimm]

For Free, I'm in for one. No tax, free shipping, can't pass up a free PSU, even if it is AR. :D

[ps3guru03]

Alright, so I called them, and yes, I got my shipping cost refunded...whoo hoo!...but what's really funny was that I didn't have to explain anything to agent...once she saw what I had in my order she said..."let me guess, this is about the free shipping isn't it??"...I was laughing...lol..phonecall only lasted 5 mins (including hold time)....that was the shortest ever phone call to any customer service dept of any company...lol...:D

[Absinthe]

Alright, so I called them, and yes, I got my shipping cost refunded...whoo hoo!...but what's really funny was that I didn't have to explain anything to agent...once she saw what I had in my order she said..."let me guess, this is about the free shipping isn't it??"...I was laughing...lol..phonecall only lasted 5 mins (including hold time)....that was the shortest ever phone call to any customer service dept of any company...lol...:D



Sweet!


I think I got the same CSR, the longest part was waiting on hold for you other guys that were ahead of me in the que. lol

[UnlimitedMP]

Ahh I was right that shipping would be free.
Came out to be $5.36 (tax) + 0.39 stamp and a whole lot of waiting.

[mavalpha]

Even scarier is this: my order shipped out around 10:30pm yesterday, according to tracking. Estimated delivery is tomorrow! :eek:

[ps3guru03]

Even scarier is this: my order shipped out around 10:30pm yesterday, according to tracking. Estimated delivery is tomorrow! :eek:

Same here! Ordered on the 8th and was picked up at 10:30 too and it came yesterday. (May 9) lol...:p

[GTIZI]

can't find this on fry's? wanna help me out?

[ps3guru03]

can't find this on fry's? wanna help me out?

Looks like the deal is dead....I guess your too late. The fry's product code is 4548667. Tried it on frys.com, and no results. I did it yesterday and it worked fine.

If you want to buy it, try giving frys a call and provide them with the product code.

[JFlo]

How long does it take to get your rebate back? Last time it took 6-7 months :(.

[Absinthe]

can't find this on fry's? wanna help me out?

It was a limited quantity deal and its dead now, but keep your eyes open as they frequently offer similar free after rebates deals. I think zipzoomfly has similar deal running but its $10 after rebate.

[ps3guru03]

How long does it take to get your rebate back? Last time it took 6-7 months :(.

I don't know. Last time, mines only took 2 months, so I guess it will be the same.

[kirbyrj]

Ultra has been good with rebates for me. I'm something like 4 for 4 with them. They are a little longer than most, but they always come.

[blade52x]

Can I still register this life time warranty with the rebate?

[nhon]

i tried to call about the shipping getting refunded, but i got a no-go response, how come u guys got such an easy going person who jokingly did it for you guys with no problems????

[CyberDeus-RagDoll]

I plugged this unit in and it caught fire..

Oh, wait.. no it didn't. just kidding.

Actually, this PSU is pretty damn heavy, the walls of it's build are thick, and it's mirror finish is purer than any I've ever seen. (a certain brand that shall remain nameless had streaks in the mirror application) For $8 this is a FANTASTIC psu.

This is probably the 30th Ultra PSU i've purchased. I have had one fail, and that failure also took out the clients printer, and monitor, so, I tend to blame that on a power surge from outside the box.

[AMembrane]

Ordered based on this thread and the supply came today. It's heavy, looks great, and I really dig my cables. It's going to replace another free after rebate PS I found here.

[mZimm]

I really love Fry's. They have a distro center in Atlanta GA, but no store in South Carolina, so I get no tax but next day shipping. :D

[firebyyrd]

I got my refund in shipping.

basically said my order number,

"Hi, I bought a Ultra 600 watt power supply from you guys couple days ago, and I've looked upon the website to see that there is free shipping. Is there anyway you can refund the shipping costs? Thanks very much!"

response: "Yes, It would be my pleasure to do this, you will probably see a refund of 7.12 dollars refunded to your credit card by coming wedsday.

"Thanks so very much, I will shop at Frys.com, again!!"

[Unknown-One]

Heh, I got in on the $5 Ultra X-Finity 500w deal a while ago, nice quiet little PSU.

This looks like an even better deal, aside from the fact that it uses 2x 80mm fans instead of 1x 120mm fan like my 500w X-Finity.

[ziddey]

anyone tested to see which rail the eps2x4 runs off? i figure since the pcie cables are on different rails, i might as well run pcie on the other rail

[SDraconis]

Mine just came in and while the box was totally sealed and shrinkwrapped with the lifetime warranty sticker sealing the box shut, the "Void warranty..." sticker on the PSU is already broken. Ultra is closed, so I can't contact them about it. Fry's will let me return it, but they are now OOS so they can't send me a replacement :(.

I'm going to try to call Ultra on Monday. I'm debating just keeping it cuz of how cheap it was, but I'm bummed about being shafted on the warranty.

[petern]

Mine just came in and while the box was totally sealed and shrinkwrapped with the lifetime warranty sticker sealing the box shut, the "Void warranty..." sticker on the PSU is already broken. Ultra is closed, so I can't contact them about it. Fry's will let me return it, but they are now OOS so they can't send me a replacement :(.

I'm going to try to call Ultra on Monday. I'm debating just keeping it cuz of how cheap it was, but I'm bummed about being shafted on the warranty.
It takes $10 to ship it to them if your PSU is not working and you need a replacement so I wouldn't worry to much about the warranty. They will probably have more of these deals like they always do anyways. Most people buy spare ones instead of worrying about the warranty since they are free after rebate anyways.

[Livin]

Just got mine... 600w specs say it is more efficient, by a few %, then the 500w.


Anyone know if the 600w (w/ two 80mm fans) is more noisy, and how much, then the 500w (single 120mm fan)?

[Ockie]

It takes $10 to ship it to them if your PSU is not working and you need a replacement so I wouldn't worry to much about the warranty. They will probably have more of these deals like they always do anyways. Most people buy spare ones instead of worrying about the warranty since they are free after rebate anyways.

If the seal on the product itself is broken they will not give you a new unit. Once the seal is broken you are on your own.

I would just RMA exchange it back to Fry's.

[meme]

Mine is making a high pitched whining noise from the fan, so I'm going to have to return it or something.

I'm trying to decide whether to ship it back to the manufacturer for a new one, or just return it to Fry's.

[firebyyrd]

Mine just came in and while the box was totally sealed and shrinkwrapped with the lifetime warranty sticker sealing the box shut, the "Void warranty..." sticker on the PSU is already broken. Ultra is closed, so I can't contact them about it. Fry's will let me return it, but they are now OOS so they can't send me a replacement :(.

I'm going to try to call Ultra on Monday. I'm debating just keeping it cuz of how cheap it was, but I'm bummed about being shafted on the warranty.

act mad :mad:

and request a higher end model since they are OOS

[ynnek888]

Heh, I really dislike Fry's.. But cheap or near cheap after rebate is pretty tempting..

Then I read this:

Mine just came in and while the box was totally sealed and shrinkwrapped with the lifetime warranty sticker sealing the box shut, the "Void warranty..." sticker on the PSU is already broken. Ultra is closed, so I can't contact them about it. Fry's will let me return it, but they are now OOS so they can't send me a replacement :(.

I'm going to try to call Ultra on Monday. I'm debating just keeping it cuz of how cheap it was, but I'm bummed about being shafted on the warranty.

And remembered why I vowed to never order or buy from Fry's again.

[elfletcho]

I have bought 2 Ultra's from frys.com. A 400 Watt Free After Rebate and a 500 Watt Free After Rebate. The 400 Watt runs fine. The 500 Watt blew my CPU AMD3400+, Motherboard DFI Lanparty UT nF3 250GB, a 120 GB Samsung SATA HD and an 80 GB Hitachi SATA HD thirty seconds after I turned it on. Lets just say I am staying away from Ultra for a while.

[ps3guru03]

I have bought 2 Ultra's from frys.com. A 400 Watt Free After Rebate and a 500 Watt Free After Rebate. The 400 Watt runs fine. The 500 Watt blew my CPU AMD3400+, Motherboard DFI Lanparty UT nF3 250GB, a 120 GB Samsung SATA HD and an 80 GB Hitachi SATA HD thirty seconds after I turned it on. Lets just say I am staying away from Ultra for a while.

Now I am getting worried....*feeling sick*.....

Anyone powered theirs up yet? I know there must have been about 20 people from H who bought one. I will be powering up mines soon once my new GPU and memory arrives.

[ziddey]

yeah i've used mine on my dfi p965-s and asus p5b vanilla. performs great!

[buickgs]

Check my sig...
My 500 is powering 5 hard drives, an overclocked system w/1000fsb, 11.5x Opty, 8800gtx running 600/1900.

[bass_ec]

I have bought 2 Ultra's from frys.com. A 400 Watt Free After Rebate and a 500 Watt Free After Rebate. The 400 Watt runs fine. The 500 Watt blew my CPU AMD3400+, Motherboard DFI Lanparty UT nF3 250GB, a 120 GB Samsung SATA HD and an 80 GB Hitachi SATA HD thirty seconds after I turned it on. Lets just say I am staying away from Ultra for a while.

Holy shit. Really? Isn't there a way you can test it besides just plugging everything in and powering on?

[ziddey]

you could jump it by grounding sense wire (green to black u loop with wire or paper clip)

but that wouldn't be a loaded test. perhaps try that first. then hook up a few fans. possibly make some fans run off 5v too

[blade52x]

How long does it take to get the rebate confirmation? I sent mine out like a week ago.

By the way I don't think anyone should worry about these 600W blowing up your computer. I knew these were good PSUs (have a bit of a cross loading issue with heavy 12V load, but that's all) before I bought one. Tested it out on my system (even when it had a x1900xt in it), and it worked fine.

And buicks... wow! I know these run better the more you load the 3v and 5v rails, but better as in 8800GTX!?!

[mavalpha]

UPDATE:
Just got an email saying my processing is done, rebate check shipped already. :)

Edit:
You guys below me suck. :p
I'm guessing:
a) You didn't wait for the free shipping.
b) Your last names start before mine. (Mine starts with a 'V.')

[blade52x]

Heh, I got my rebate a little over a week ago :p

[kirbyrj]

I got my rebate last week also.

[ziddey]

ditto last week

[Shodin10k]

got mine last week too

[AssMan]

UPDATE:
Just got an email saying my processing is done, rebate check shipped already. :)

Edit:
You guys below me suck. :p
I'm guessing:
a) You didn't wait for the free shipping.
b) Your last names start before mine. (Mine starts with a 'V.')

Well mine starts with a K and I had two rebates ship on the 26th. One with free shipping other with out. I dunno why some got it sooner but I'm happing getting it with no problems :).

[annaconda]

I am in LOVE with ULTRA rabates always get it. :D

[batmanwcm]

The ultra rebate came a lot faster than I had expected it to.

[ps3guru03]

Man I got my rebate in 2 weeks! :D

But the PSU died on me. Stupid fans burned out, which burned out the whole PSU. Thank god none of my hardware expect my tv tuner card was burned. I called for a RMA, and they are going to upgrade to another PSU for me. :)