Which PSU?

LuCifer · Aug 24, 2005, 06:30 AM

(As Far as Performance) Ok Ive been looking around for New PSU's and Found a great one and Ive been Suggested a OCZ by a Friend but I dont know If I should Get this PC Power & Cooling 510 SLi-PFChttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703001
(that I think I should Get) or this OCZ OCZ520ADJ that Friend Suggests http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104152

Thanks

CDsDontBurn · Aug 24, 2005, 07:10 AM

best bang for the buck, get the OCZ PowerStream. It's what everybody who doesn't have a PC Power & Cooling gets pretty much. FYI, the only difference between the two is really only 2A on the 12v rail. Dunno if you feel like spending and extra $150 (USD) for an extra 2A

......it's up to you though if you do want to spend that much more for an extra 2Athough

[hobo]eclipse · Aug 24, 2005, 07:17 AM

The OCZ has been servin me well 3 months or so,

never had to adjust the rails at all yet, runnin all that in my sig + a floppy, 3 case fans, and a cpla blue lights in the front of my case,

heres wat the volts look like from mbm

**temeteus82** · Aug 30, 2005, 05:52 PM

Recomended reading at Tom's Hardware : http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/200507111/index.html

SFOSOK · Aug 30, 2005, 07:00 PM

Thermaltake, best I've found.

bake15 · Aug 30, 2005, 07:07 PM

I've had few psu's in the last couple of years and my favorite is the 580w Hiper Type R.

SFOSOK · Aug 30, 2005, 07:35 PM

is 580 even anywhere near needed?

wertret · Aug 30, 2005, 07:43 PM

Take a look at this review of the Antec Neopower, one of the best pieces of hardware inside my computer

kelticknight · Aug 30, 2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUCIFER¹³†

(As Far as Performance) Ok Ive been looking around for New PSU's and Found a great one and Ive been Suggested a OCZ by a Friend but I dont know If I should Get this PC Power & Cooling 510 SLi-PFChttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703001
(that I think I should Get) or this OCZ OCZ520ADJ that Friend Suggests http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104152

Thanks

TRYED A FEW over last year ,gone with tt 680 watt,had a tt 560 watt
if l wasn't getting a tt,would get hyper 580 watt,heard alot of good things about it

Lowfat · Aug 30, 2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Thermaltake, best I've found.

I could never recommend a Thermaltake PSU, as a previous owner of a 'quiet' butterfly 480w. It was the loudest thing in my computer even louder than my current PC Power & Cooling 510 Deluxe (courtesy of Necrosis).

The OCZ 520 Powerstream is a good power supply, and so is the PC P&C 510. I would also recommend a Fortron 550 Blue Storm. Its a great PSU, and comes with a great price.

kelticknight · Aug 30, 2005, 10:11 PM

have had 2 tt psu's,wheren't that loud,loudest thing in my pc is dvd drive

CDsDontBurn · Aug 30, 2005, 10:20 PM

the OCZ PowerStream PSUs are very quiet. From what i've heard the PC Power & Cooling is much louder than the OCZ PowerStream PSU.

Zardon · Aug 30, 2005, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

the OCZ PowerStream PSUs are very quiet. From what i've heard the PC Power & Cooling is much louder than the OCZ PowerStream PSU.

OCz powerstreams are good, the 520watt is a great all rounder.

CDsDontBurn · Aug 30, 2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

OCz powerstreams are good, the 520watt is a great all rounder.

that's what i got

. Saved myself about $100 USD from a PC Power & Cooling at a loss of 2A on the 12v rail

.

Judas · Sep 13, 2005, 05:04 PM

just don't touch a ultra x-connect..... atm, i'm battling with there warranty department over this ultra x cconnect i bought a year ago tomorrow.... it blew up exactly 30 days after i got it and i've made so many phone calls i can't keep count since. IMO, if you get one that works... excellent.. good luck have fun. But the moment you run into a problem.. you have a possiblity arise that you may have just burnt a bit of cash and ended up with a nice shiny paperweight with a bunch of useless cabled.

I'm sure they've been screwing with me just to push the warranty period over and say i'm screwed period. But my gaud.. to do it for a fulll 11 months.

a well. Get a OCZ Power/Mod~Stream CPU. And if you can, make sure you try and scratch for that little bit extra cash to purchase there 520 watt model (or better if they have one available yet ~ i'm completely out of the loop atm)

If you want the clean easy breathing look of a neat and tidy case... modstream.. be forwarned to make SURE those cables and very snuggly plugged into the psu.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 13, 2005, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

a well. Get a OCZ Power/Mod~Stream CPU. And if you can, make sure you try and scratch for that little bit extra cash to purchase there 520 watt model (or better if they have one available yet ~ i'm completely out of the loop atm)

yes there is. OCZ has a 600w PowerStream PSU available.

swimtech · Sep 13, 2005, 06:06 PM

An Enermax PSU recently reviewed here had voltages that were solid as stone. Might be less than the OCZ if money is an issue...

Here she be:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/...x535/index.htm

Lowfat · Sep 13, 2005, 06:49 PM

If you go for an OCZ PSU, I woudn't both with the modstream. Both the Powerstream and Modstream are Topower designs, however the MS is an older one than the PS. the Modstream lacks independent regulation, cross-load tolerance, and 12V output isn't near as strongs as the one on the PS.

Here are little review on the modstream http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...tx-psu_11.html

I would also recommend the Powerstream 520 over the Powerstream 600. The 600 is a good supply and is ATX2.0 compliant unlike the 520. However the fact that it has dual 12V rails seems to hinder higher overclocks. There are quite a few people on ocforums that have actually got higher cpu overclocks with the 520 over the 600.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 14, 2005, 06:44 AM

600w PowerStream = 38v total (20v and 18v) on the split 12v rails

520w PowerStream = 33v total on a single 12v rail.

As far as OCing goes on a PSU w/dual 12v rails go, i'm not too sure on that. read up on that. but if you trust Tulcakelume, then so be it

Lowfat · Sep 14, 2005, 05:20 PM

Go on ocforums, and ask the psu gurus there (i.e. Olkahoma Wolf, Larva, etc.) I only transmit what i read from the gurus

CDsDontBurn · Sep 14, 2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulcakelume

I only transmit what i read

lol.....that just sounded funny

EcPercy · Sep 15, 2005, 08:05 AM

I got the ultra x-connect PSU. The best feature is the quick connect cables. I will not get any PSU in the future that does not have this feature.

I will also not ever buy anymore Antec PSU's. I have not had good luck with them at all and their smart fan technology is crap. The only thing I noticed after using the Antec was that the top of my case got extremely hot because their fans turn so slowly. After having the Antec True Power 480 replaced twice... I placed the new PSU in the closet as a emergency spare and I bought the Ultra X-Connect.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 15, 2005, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EcPercy

I got the ultra x-connect PSU. The best feature is the quick connect cables. I will not get any PSU in the future that does not have this feature.

I will also not ever buy anymore Antec PSU's. I have not had good luck with them at all and their smart fan technology is crap. The only thing I noticed after using the Antec was that the top of my case got extremely hot because their fans turn so slowly. After having the Antec True Power 480 replaced twice... I placed the new PSU in the closet as a emergency spare and I bought the Ultra X-Connect.

any PSU that has the removable rails (such as the X-connect) actually give less power to your devices (HDD, opticals, gfx card, etc.). This happens when resistance occurs between your PSU, and the power rails to your devices. Also, most people here on DH who have had that PSU that you are using, have had problems with them. Just ask around man.

EcPercy · Sep 15, 2005, 08:42 AM

Yea, I have not had any problems with the X-Connect. I was not recommending it because I have seen the product reviews on THG. The 3.3 voltage rail is not the best, but I was merely pointing out that I prefer the quick connect cable approach. Makes the case a lot neater.

I have had more problems with the Antec than I have had with this X-Connect, but I don't OC anything. My video card came OC'ed, but that's another matter.

Lowfat · Sep 15, 2005, 06:46 PM

I really never saw the need for a modular PSU, everytime i see one in someones computer, I think it looks awefully messy. I think a regular PSU is fine, and if you take your time, and organize your cables, you can have just as could airflow, and look just as good..

dipstick · Sep 15, 2005, 08:07 PM

If I were to buy a new psu today it would definitely be an OCZ but my enermax 550 has been going strong for over a year. The last PCP&C psu(510 dlx) I tried was way too freakin loud

CDsDontBurn · Sep 15, 2005, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipstick

If I were to buy a new psu today it would definitely be an OCZ but my enermax 550 has been going strong for over a year. The last PCP&C psu(510 dlx) I tried was way too freakin loud

noise is never an issue for me. but the OCZ PowerStream PSUs are indeed very quiet

, and almost as good quality as a PCP&C unit

.

Lowfat · Sep 15, 2005, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipstick

If I were to buy a new psu today it would definitely be an OCZ but my enermax 550 has been going strong for over a year. The last PCP&C psu(510 dlx) I tried was way too freakin loud

tell me about it, my psu is damn loud.. I am going to replace the fan in it with a Zalman 80mm, and put it on my T-Balancer fan controller, because i can't stand how loud it is.

Aug 24, 2005, 06:30 AM	#1
LuCifer DH sig maker! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fontucky Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 0	Which PSU? (As Far as Performance) Ok Ive been looking around for New PSU's and Found a great one and Ive been Suggested a OCZ by a Friend but I dont know If I should Get this PC Power & Cooling 510 SLi-PFChttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703001 (that I think I should Get) or this OCZ OCZ520ADJ that Friend Suggests http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104152 Thanks __________________

Aug 24, 2005, 07:10 AM	#2
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	best bang for the buck, get the OCZ PowerStream. It's what everybody who doesn't have a PC Power & Cooling gets pretty much. FYI, the only difference between the two is really only 2A on the 12v rail. Dunno if you feel like spending and extra $150 (USD) for an extra 2A ......it's up to you though if you do want to spend that much more for an extra 2Athough __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	The OCZ has been servin me well 3 months or so, never had to adjust the rails at all yet, runnin all that in my sig + a floppy, 3 case fans, and a cpla blue lights in the front of my case, heres wat the volts look like from mbm Last edited by [hobo]eclipse; Aug 24, 2005 at 07:23 AM.

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SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Thermaltake, best I've found. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

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SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	is 580 even anywhere near needed? __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

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bake15 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wigan,UK Posts: 582 Rep Power: 0	I've had few psu's in the last couple of years and my favorite is the 580w Hiper Type R.

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wertret Still watching... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orihuela (Spain) Posts: 1,560 Rep Power: 0	Take a look at this review of the Antec Neopower, one of the best pieces of hardware inside my computer __________________ "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."

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kelticknight DriverHeaven Knight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: EIRE{great for black stuff ,bulmers cider and Munster rubgy Posts: 1,095 Rep Power: 0	have had 2 tt psu's,wheren't that loud,loudest thing in my pc is dvd drive __________________

Aug 30, 2005, 10:20 PM	#12
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	the OCZ PowerStream PSUs are very quiet. From what i've heard the PC Power & Cooling is much louder than the OCZ PowerStream PSU. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Sep 13, 2005, 06:06 PM	#17
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	An Enermax PSU recently reviewed here had voltages that were solid as stone. Might be less than the OCZ if money is an issue... Here she be: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/...x535/index.htm __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

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Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	If you go for an OCZ PSU, I woudn't both with the modstream. Both the Powerstream and Modstream are Topower designs, however the MS is an older one than the PS. the Modstream lacks independent regulation, cross-load tolerance, and 12V output isn't near as strongs as the one on the PS. Here are little review on the modstream http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...tx-psu_11.html I would also recommend the Powerstream 520 over the Powerstream 600. The 600 is a good supply and is ATX2.0 compliant unlike the 520. However the fact that it has dual 12V rails seems to hinder higher overclocks. There are quite a few people on ocforums that have actually got higher cpu overclocks with the 520 over the 600. __________________

Sep 14, 2005, 06:44 AM	#19
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	600w PowerStream = 38v total (20v and 18v) on the split 12v rails 520w PowerStream = 33v total on a single 12v rail. As far as OCing goes on a PSU w/dual 12v rails go, i'm not too sure on that. read up on that. but if you trust Tulcakelume, then so be it __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Sep 14, 2005, 05:20 PM	#20
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Go on ocforums, and ask the psu gurus there (i.e. Olkahoma Wolf, Larva, etc.) I only transmit what i read from the gurus __________________

Sep 15, 2005, 08:05 AM	#22
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	I got the ultra x-connect PSU. The best feature is the quick connect cables. I will not get any PSU in the future that does not have this feature. I will also not ever buy anymore Antec PSU's. I have not had good luck with them at all and their smart fan technology is crap. The only thing I noticed after using the Antec was that the top of my case got extremely hot because their fans turn so slowly. After having the Antec True Power 480 replaced twice... I placed the new PSU in the closet as a emergency spare and I bought the Ultra X-Connect.

Sep 15, 2005, 08:42 AM	#24
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	Yea, I have not had any problems with the X-Connect. I was not recommending it because I have seen the product reviews on THG. The 3.3 voltage rail is not the best, but I was merely pointing out that I prefer the quick connect cable approach. Makes the case a lot neater. I have had more problems with the Antec than I have had with this X-Connect, but I don't OC anything. My video card came OC'ed, but that's another matter.

Sep 15, 2005, 06:46 PM	#25
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	I really never saw the need for a modular PSU, everytime i see one in someones computer, I think it looks awefully messy. I think a regular PSU is fine, and if you take your time, and organize your cables, you can have just as could airflow, and look just as good.. __________________

Sep 15, 2005, 08:07 PM	#26
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	If I were to buy a new psu today it would definitely be an OCZ but my enermax 550 has been going strong for over a year. The last PCP&C psu(510 dlx) I tried was way too freakin loud