OCZ powerstream

Pro*Banshee · 11-11-04, 10:03 PM

Wow...Great supply! /sarcasm

Get it in the mail today, unwrap it with glee, streak upstairs to pop it in place, hook everything up, plug it in, turn it on, turn on computer

*POP!*
*blue flash*

Shorting the Gree-ground doesnt work, it doesnt come on at all anymore.

What a great way to waste $129

*note*
I _do_ know how to put it in, and it went into place EXACTLY where my antec left off. Fortunatley, it didn't take any of my stuff with it.

gonna try to RMA it tommorow

zip22 · 11-11-04, 10:07 PM

do you think it was faulty, or do you think you messed up?
the voltage setting(115/230) in the back was set correctly i assume.

Pro*Banshee · 11-11-04, 10:10 PM

I'm willing to bet faulty, because it was fresh out of the box, I even made sure to double check to see if it was at 115.

I know I couldnt have done anything, since it DOES have overcurrent/short protection, which would just trip a breaker inside of it. The popping I heard sounded like a light bulb exploding to be honest

the adam · 11-11-04, 10:38 PM

sry to here about ur loss. ya $129 dollars gone sucks. Probaly a capsitor i have had a few burst on me but not in a PSU. Hope u can get a refund

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Oklahoma Wolf · 11-11-04, 11:00 PM

Sounds like RMA time

This would make the third OCZ death in about 5 weeks I've seen on these forums - not ready to drop them from my recommendations, but the frequency of these failures has me a little bit concerned. Then again, I've seen isolated rashes of Antec units do this too, so I'll wait and see what happens in another five or six weeks.

If the failures keep happening at a regular pace I may need to re-evaluate my list of recommended PSUs. If two or three fail within a short period of time and then weeks or months pass before another failure or failures, I won't be quite so worried. The very popularity of these units will then tell me only a few isolated failure cases are happening

Pro*Banshee · 11-11-04, 11:13 PM

I think if this next unit doesnt work, I'm going to ask to switch it with a forton 530, I think they're less anyways?

Oklahoma Wolf · 11-11-04, 11:22 PM

AFAIK the 530w is cheaper, but I would also suggest looking at the AX-500 and 550w units; being more 12v oriented units.

I don't think Topower/OCZ's failure rate is bad enough to make two back to back failures very likely... I wouldn't be too worried about it. Deer, OTOH, I can see failing several times in a row

*jj · 11-11-04, 11:29 PM

Send Homey a PM and ask him whats up with the failing psu's http://www.ocforums.com/member.php?u=27494 he works for OCZ and maybe he has some info that we need to know

Bad ConNecTioN · 11-12-04, 12:20 AM

AX-500 isn't actually a 500 watt unit is it? It rated peak power is 460?

Oklahoma Wolf · 11-12-04, 09:18 AM

Yep - 460w according to Fortron's spec sheet.

SeanOMatic · 11-12-04, 12:11 PM

Guys,

OCZ has sold a LOT of 520W PSU's. A majority of our customers are enthusiasts, so the failed PSU's are going to be posted on the forum. With that said, we have a 5 Year Warranty on the PowerStream PSU's and advance ship replacements via FedEX to anybody with a defective unit within the first 3 years, as long as they can provide a receipt or invoice via e-mail or fax.

-Sean

Oklahoma Wolf · 11-12-04, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanOMatic

Guys,

OCZ has sold a LOT of 520W PSU's.

Had a feeling

That's why I'm not panicking just yet - if only 3 out of, say, 300 are failing that's not a high failure rate at all. 5 year warranty is definitely a big plus, too.

obsolete · 11-12-04, 02:21 PM

OCZ is all about us overclockers. I highly doubt there is some sort of quality problem. Think of all the ones that work & the fact that any kind of equipment can be DOA. Need to give these guys more credit in my opinion.....OCZ has brought some great things to the overclocking community.

Pro*Banshee · 11-12-04, 03:21 PM

I was a little harsh, I guess these things happen...
I just havent had hardware before die that _I_ didnt help cause

ed.howell · 11-12-04, 07:03 PM

I have 2 Powerstreams in my rig. 1 520 and 1 470 and I haven't had any problems in the 2 months I have had them.

OCZ has the best customer service I have ever dealt with!!! I wouldn't worry about getting the unit replaced. They will probably even cross ship one to you!! All you have to do is email them and they answer VERY quickly

orion456 · 11-14-04, 11:54 AM

More OCZ problems.....and fixes....

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...6&page=1&pp=20

J So · 11-14-04, 12:21 PM

Ouch.. It's harsh that they are taking out gfx cards when they go.. at least OCZ is replacing everything.

Oklahoma Wolf · 11-14-04, 12:22 PM

Interesting... I haven't started recommending the 600w yet, and based on this new information, I may not until the price comes down quite a bit and I am convinced it's reliable and worth the money.

My recommendations continue for the 420w, 470w, and 520w only.

patriot71 · 11-14-04, 02:37 PM

i have an ocz powersttream 520w on the way. i am beginning to get scared my new psu is going to fry four seconds out of the box.

situman · 11-15-04, 07:10 PM

crapola...i recommended a 520watt powerstream to my friend like 2 months ago and now im worried.

11-11-04, 10:03 PM	Thread Starter #1
*ProBanshee** Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	OCZ powerstream Wow...Great supply! /sarcasm Get it in the mail today, unwrap it with glee, streak upstairs to pop it in place, hook everything up, plug it in, turn it on, turn on computer POP! blue flash Shorting the Gree-ground doesnt work, it doesnt come on at all anymore. What a great way to waste $129 note I _do_ know how to put it in, and it went into place EXACTLY where my antec left off. Fortunatley, it didn't take any of my stuff with it. gonna try to RMA it tommorow __________________ Athlon 64 3200+Venice 200*10 1024 MB Samsung 1:1 \| 2.5-4-4-7 DFI nF4 SLI Infinity \| Geforce 7950 GT 512MB Build your Evaporative cooler (With additives list!)
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11-11-04, 10:07 PM	#2
zip22 Member Join Date: Nov 2003	do you think it was faulty, or do you think you messed up? the voltage setting(115/230) in the back was set correctly i assume.
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11-11-04, 10:10 PM	Thread Starter #3
*ProBanshee** Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	I'm willing to bet faulty, because it was fresh out of the box, I even made sure to double check to see if it was at 115. I know I couldnt have done anything, since it DOES have overcurrent/short protection, which would just trip a breaker inside of it. The popping I heard sounded like a light bulb exploding to be honest __________________ Athlon 64 3200+Venice 200*10 1024 MB Samsung 1:1 \| 2.5-4-4-7 DFI nF4 SLI Infinity \| Geforce 7950 GT 512MB Build your Evaporative cooler (With additives list!)
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11-11-04, 10:38 PM	#4
the adam Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Earth	sry to here about ur loss. ya $129 dollars gone sucks. Probaly a capsitor i have had a few burst on me but not in a PSU. Hope u can get a refund .
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11-11-04, 11:00 PM	#5
Oklahoma Wolf Senior Warranty Validity Sealed Stick Remover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Sounds like RMA time This would make the third OCZ death in about 5 weeks I've seen on these forums - not ready to drop them from my recommendations, but the frequency of these failures has me a little bit concerned. Then again, I've seen isolated rashes of Antec units do this too, so I'll wait and see what happens in another five or six weeks. If the failures keep happening at a regular pace I may need to re-evaluate my list of recommended PSUs. If two or three fail within a short period of time and then weeks or months pass before another failure or failures, I won't be quite so worried. The very popularity of these units will then tell me only a few isolated failure cases are happening __________________ Asus P8Z68 Pro-V Gen3 2500K @ 4600 w/ Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws Inwin GRone, Corsair AX860i Gigabyte HD6870 Super OC 640GB WD Black, 2TB Samsung F4, 3TB Seagate 7200.14 Lite-On iHAS324, LG BH14NS40, Samsung SH-S223L
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11-11-04, 11:13 PM	Thread Starter #6
*ProBanshee** Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	I think if this next unit doesnt work, I'm going to ask to switch it with a forton 530, I think they're less anyways? __________________ Athlon 64 3200+Venice 200*10 1024 MB Samsung 1:1 \| 2.5-4-4-7 DFI nF4 SLI Infinity \| Geforce 7950 GT 512MB Build your Evaporative cooler (With additives list!)
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11-11-04, 11:22 PM	#7
Oklahoma Wolf Senior Warranty Validity Sealed Stick Remover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	AFAIK the 530w is cheaper, but I would also suggest looking at the AX-500 and 550w units; being more 12v oriented units. I don't think Topower/OCZ's failure rate is bad enough to make two back to back failures very likely... I wouldn't be too worried about it. Deer, OTOH, I can see failing several times in a row __________________ Asus P8Z68 Pro-V Gen3 2500K @ 4600 w/ Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws Inwin GRone, Corsair AX860i Gigabyte HD6870 Super OC 640GB WD Black, 2TB Samsung F4, 3TB Seagate 7200.14 Lite-On iHAS324, LG BH14NS40, Samsung SH-S223L
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11-11-04, 11:29 PM	#8
*jj Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV	Send Homey a PM and ask him whats up with the failing psu's http://www.ocforums.com/member.php?u=27494 he works for OCZ and maybe he has some info that we need to know
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11-12-04, 12:20 AM	#9
Bad ConNecTioN Member Join Date: Sep 2004	AX-500 isn't actually a 500 watt unit is it? It rated peak power is 460?
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11-12-04, 09:18 AM	#10
Oklahoma Wolf Senior Warranty Validity Sealed Stick Remover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Yep - 460w according to Fortron's spec sheet. __________________ Asus P8Z68 Pro-V Gen3 2500K @ 4600 w/ Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws Inwin GRone, Corsair AX860i Gigabyte HD6870 Super OC 640GB WD Black, 2TB Samsung F4, 3TB Seagate 7200.14 Lite-On iHAS324, LG BH14NS40, Samsung SH-S223L
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11-12-04, 12:11 PM	#11
SeanOMatic Member Join Date: Feb 2003	Guys, OCZ has sold a LOT of 520W PSU's. A majority of our customers are enthusiasts, so the failed PSU's are going to be posted on the forum. With that said, we have a 5 Year Warranty on the PowerStream PSU's and advance ship replacements via FedEX to anybody with a defective unit within the first 3 years, as long as they can provide a receipt or invoice via e-mail or fax. -Sean
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11-12-04, 02:21 PM	#13
obsolete Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MN	OCZ is all about us overclockers. I highly doubt there is some sort of quality problem. Think of all the ones that work & the fact that any kind of equipment can be DOA. Need to give these guys more credit in my opinion.....OCZ has brought some great things to the overclocking community. __________________ ][H][ ]-[Abit NF7-S V2]-[1800 Tbred]-[2x256 Corsair XMS]-[TI4800 SE]-[Audigy 2 ZS/w S HD 280 Pro]-[WD-R SATA]-[Sony CRX300E/B2 BLK]-[Antec TC 550W]-[Custom WC]-[Viewsonic P95f+B 19" & Viewsonic P70f 17"]-[ -ºb§ºlëtë
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11-12-04, 03:21 PM	Thread Starter #14
*ProBanshee** Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	I was a little harsh, I guess these things happen... I just havent had hardware before die that _I_ didnt help cause __________________ Athlon 64 3200+Venice 200*10 1024 MB Samsung 1:1 \| 2.5-4-4-7 DFI nF4 SLI Infinity \| Geforce 7950 GT 512MB Build your Evaporative cooler (With additives list!)
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11-12-04, 07:03 PM	#15
ed.howell Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southeast Michigan	I have 2 Powerstreams in my rig. 1 520 and 1 470 and I haven't had any problems in the 2 months I have had them. OCZ has the best customer service I have ever dealt with!!! I wouldn't worry about getting the unit replaced. They will probably even cross ship one to you!! All you have to do is email them and they answer VERY quickly __________________ Heatware
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11-14-04, 11:54 AM	#16
orion456 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada	More OCZ problems.....and fixes.... http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...6&page=1&pp=20 __________________ -- W3570 @ 3.8 P6TD on Swiftech H20-220 -- QX9650 P5K-E on Swiftech H20-220 water, ATI 3870, G.Skill PC 8500. The only thing for sure, is that nothing is for sure!
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11-14-04, 12:21 PM	#17
J So Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA	Ouch.. It's harsh that they are taking out gfx cards when they go.. at least OCZ is replacing everything.
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11-14-04, 12:22 PM	#18
Oklahoma Wolf Senior Warranty Validity Sealed Stick Remover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Interesting... I haven't started recommending the 600w yet, and based on this new information, I may not until the price comes down quite a bit and I am convinced it's reliable and worth the money. My recommendations continue for the 420w, 470w, and 520w only. __________________ Asus P8Z68 Pro-V Gen3 2500K @ 4600 w/ Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws Inwin GRone, Corsair AX860i Gigabyte HD6870 Super OC 640GB WD Black, 2TB Samsung F4, 3TB Seagate 7200.14 Lite-On iHAS324, LG BH14NS40, Samsung SH-S223L
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11-14-04, 02:37 PM	#19
patriot71 Member Join Date: Oct 2003	i have an ocz powersttream 520w on the way. i am beginning to get scared my new psu is going to fry four seconds out of the box. __________________ DFI SLI-DR / 1 x BFG 6800GT PCIe / 1 Gig G Skill PC4400LE A64 3200+ Winnie (waiting on Venice as well)
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11-15-04, 07:10 PM	#20
situman Member Join Date: Sep 2003	crapola...i recommended a 520watt powerstream to my friend like 2 months ago and now im worried. __________________ Asus Rampage Formula X48 Intel Q9650 @ 4.33GHZ OCZ Platinum DDR2-800 Palit 4870x2 Creative Xi-Fi Extreme Music Corsair HX1000 LL 343B Case Thermochill 120.3 2xMCP355 KL 350AT KL 4870X2 FC WB DD Chipset Block
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