In an obvious effort to cut cost and expand applicability of the Ripper, Tuniq has a number of the native cables in adjustable form.  The main ATX power cable for instance is a 20+4 type.  This way it can be used in an older 20 pin ATX board or a newer 24 pin board.  The same is true of the PCI-E power cables.  One of the two PCI-E connectors on each of the three PCI-E rails has ability to be used for six or eight pin.  This gives the end user the option of having two 6 pin PCI-E connectors and two 8 pin PCI-E connectors.

The native cables while not modular do have a pro look about themselves and are all wrapped in black mesh with matching black shrink wrap.  Let's at what you have in the way of connectors and how long each line is.

Native cables

• (1) 20 + 4 pin ATX - 20"

• (1) 8 pin / 4 pin ATX EPS compliant 12v - 26.5"

• (3) 6 pin / 6+2 pin PCI-E line - 26.5"

• (2) SATA rails with three SATA connections each - 33.5"

• (1) Molex rail with three standard Molex + one FDD connectors - 39"

• (1) Molex rail with three standard Molex - 33"

Accessory cables.

• (2) Molex extensions - 6"

• (2) Molex extensions (three connectors) - 18"

Here's a pic of one of the EZ-Grip Molex power connectors.  The EZ-Grip connector absolutely is the best and only Molex connector for me.  I'm sure a number of you have had more than your fill of trying to "rock" standard connectors in or out of a port.

Here are a few pictures of the sleeving and matching shrink wrap we mentioned.  Clean indeed.

Last up picture wise we have the four extra accessory cables.  Two of these are six inch Molex extensions while the other two are 18 inch three connector lines.  This opens up a lot of doors for cable routing neatness.

Performance (Rip it!)

Testing the Tuniq Ripper 1000w power supply will be done by monitoring power output via mainboard sensors in addition to external measurement with a graphical multi-meter to ensure we are getting accurate readings.  The use of the external multi-meter serves as an independent check that voltage measurements are accurate and more importantly, stable over time and under varying load conditions.  Our testing will be done under idle and under variable load conditions in an 'average' real world environment.  Load conditions being our doing some DVD back ups while doing some jungle fighting in Far Cry 2 for an extended sessions.  Ambient room temperature during testing was 22.5' C. 

Results and Conclusion

When it was all said and done, idle and load voltage readings for the 3.3v, 5v and 12v lines showed a maximum variance of 0.1 volts no matter what conditions we put to it.  Each individual rail was checked with our graphical multi-meter and proved clean and within spec. 

The build quality of the Tuniq Ripper was excellent with the high standard of fit and finish we have come to expect from Tuniq.  Installation of this standard sized unit was pleasant and certainly far from the cable routing issues experienced with larger oversized units.  Each of the lines of the Ripper proved to be of sufficient length to not pose any problems in our midtower Zalman case.  I don't expect problems for tower case users either as the lines of the Ripper longer than those in other units we've seen and that's without the use of the Molex extension cables.  A good assortment and number of connectors were here to feed whatever component you desire.  This to include three way SLI.

Closing, it is hard to find anything negative about the Ripper.  It is put together very well, plenty of connectors and line length, operates at silent levels, Active PFC, 80 Plus Efficiency Certification, ready for three way SLI and don't forget the Fan Delay Off feature.  Pricing at $169 seems right in line with what is a far price for a quality power supply.  Put the $80 rebate into the mix and the Ripper becomes an outright MUST HAVE piece of hardware.  If for no other reason than to have it as a back up unit for down the road.  Here's a quick link to NewEgg where the unit can be picked up along with the rebate for an unbeatable combination of $89.

Pros

• Great priced 1000 PSU

• Rock solid power delivery

• Plenty of connectors to include next generation 8-pin PCI-E

• Plenty of length in connector lines

• EZ-Grip Molex connectors

• Sheathed and shrink wrapped cables

• Quiet operation

• Fan Delay Off feature

• Active PFC

• Three way SLI Ready

• CrossFire Ready

• Bronze 80 Plus Certification

Cons

• Not modular

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