New OCZ Powersupplies

[9mmCensor]

They seem to be rebranded Tagan PSUs, but look quite nice and seem to preform well. Hopefully they will come out with some units with a wee bit more wattage for us hardcore users...

review one

review two

 

[SewerBeing]

I like the LEDs. But I will form my opinion when I see some more reviews. But it does look nice.

 

[Fam Money]

That PS looks sweet. I like the LEDs that monitor the power output.

 

[wannaoc]

The adjustable voltages are nice too. I like how they did it without having to run something to the front panel like the Antec.

 

[Gautam]

Big question is, how many $$$ is this gonna set you back?

 

[Xenocide]

these look reallllly promising, i might have to pick one up in the near future

 

[Speed_Mechanic2]

Big question is, how many $$$ is this gonna set you back?

Ryan gives a very rough estimate of $149 for OCZ's highest end 520W unit, not out yet. I would guess that the 420W unit would come in at the $79-99 range. It would be a high price, but at least you get OCZ's very responsive support.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33654

Tagan sells their high-end 480W unit for about $79.

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Actually these are Topower made like Tagan, Vantec, and BeQuiet. From what I've seen, these are some of the better Topower units out there. Tagan is more a cousin to OCZ than a parent

 

[SeanOMatic]

Our Powerstream PSU actually uses components typically reserved for server PSU units, meaning that they are of the highest quality. I am personally using our PSU at the moment and I love it. The only thing I don't like is green loom on the ATX main cable, but that is being addressed, I believe. Everything on our PSU is solid, from the casing to the internal componentry. We also rate our PSU based on sustained power output, not peak output. IE our 520 Watt may be able to peak at 620 Watts, but we rate based on sustained voltage capability.

 

[Turd Furguson]

Did they give an ETA on when it is supposed to be released?

 

[9mmCensor]

Our Powerstream PSU actually uses components typically reserved for server PSU units, meaning that they are of the highest quality. I am personally using our PSU at the moment and I love it. The only thing I don't like is green loom on the ATX main cable, but that is being addressed, I believe. Everything on our PSU is solid, from the casing to the internal componentry. We also rate our PSU based on sustained power output, not peak output. IE our 520 Watt may be able to peak at 620 Watts, but we rate based on sustained voltage capability.

Dats what I like to hear. Good work lads, on a nice new product.

 

[9mmCensor]

Did they give an ETA on when it is supposed to be released?

an eta is in the XS thread... may 10th maybe?

 

[Mr.Radar]

Our Powerstream PSU actually uses components typically reserved for server PSU units, meaning that they are of the highest quality. I am personally using our PSU at the moment and I love it. The only thing I don't like is green loom on the ATX main cable, but that is being addressed, I believe. Everything on our PSU is solid, from the casing to the internal componentry. We also rate our PSU based on sustained power output, not peak output. IE our 520 Watt may be able to peak at 620 Watts, but we rate based on sustained voltage capability.

What temperature is the max power rated at?

 

[krag]

Very nice PSU's...I particularly like the fact that the 3.3v rail can be turned up to 3.8v!!!! It seems like a very nice setup. The only thing I would classify as "con" would be the lack of sleeving on the molex cables...they did the 2 SATA & ATX, they should go ahead & do th erest.

 

[Mr.Radar]

Very nice PSU's...I particularly like the fact that the 3.3v rail can be turned up to 3.8v!!!!

That'd fry anything that used the 3.3v rail! See the orange link in my sig for information on voltages.

 

[krag]

That'd fry anything that used the 3.3v rail! See the orange link in my sig for information on voltages.

Thats a nice schematic, but how is this going to tell me about "frying anything on the 3.3v line?"

 

[Mr.Radar]

If you adjusted the rail to 3.8 volts you would fry everything connected to the 3.3v line.

 

[krag]

If you adjusted the rail to 3.8 volts you would fry everything connected to the 3.3v line.

How do you know? Do you think they would release a power supply that would fry everything? The above voltage tolerances are higher than you think...on all psu rails.