Need a new PSU [Archive] - XtremeSystems Forums

rebelranger

10-08-2006, 04:23 PM

OK need a new PSU
my choices are:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817256007 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817256007)

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817703002 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817703002)

I really want a strong unit for max Ocing on my Asus board below.. Any suggestions in addition to the ones above?

DAK1640

10-08-2006, 04:26 PM

What's wrong with the OCZ 700W unit? You say "Yuk"

rebelranger

10-08-2006, 04:31 PM

Im actually RMAing it.. Its not performing well. PC wont boot with it. I had this problem before....
I love the powerstreams but somehow the Gamextremes are shy when making aggresive overclocks...

DAK1640

10-08-2006, 04:50 PM

I have a 600W Powerstream and it rocks. Running the rig in my sig plus WC'ing, lots of lights, etc. It is rock steady...Great PSU. The high end ones you linked are dreams for me.

[TAG]Imp

10-08-2006, 05:18 PM

uh, don't get the turbo-cool, if ur gonna get that much just get the 1kw enermax galaxy..

tommrussell

10-08-2006, 05:25 PM

just a word about the pcp&p i have 1 and it is very loud, the fan spins up with load but never seems to spin back down

it took everythingi threw at it with out breaking a sweat , its a great unit except for the noise

rebelranger

10-08-2006, 05:40 PM

Imp']uh, don't get the turbo-cool, if ur gonna get that much just get the 1kw enermax galaxy..

What about the enermax 1kw compared to this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703004 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703004)

nn_step

10-08-2006, 05:44 PM

the PCP&C 850 SSI is an AMAZING PSU, Virtually Zero ripple. Pricey but if you have the money, you should definately get it

rebelranger

10-08-2006, 05:54 PM

Wow.. Its so tempting--Money is not the point.....I really want good quality dependable....

This OCZ is the first of thier products that failed (2 RMAs)

nn_step

10-08-2006, 05:59 PM

rebelranger

10-08-2006, 06:04 PM

Their 1Kw version is on sale this weekend.. Any thoughts on that PSU?

Tiesto

10-08-2006, 07:20 PM

Their 1Kw verfsioon is on sale tis weekend.. Any thoughts on that PSU?

I would go with it but it will be quickly surpassed in the next few months by a few other 1000w power supplies coming to the market.

[TAG]Imp

10-08-2006, 09:31 PM

wow. the 1kw version has RIDICULOUS 12v amps....

NickS

10-08-2006, 09:49 PM

Reinvented

10-08-2006, 10:57 PM

Quality and dependable are two words that are covered by PCP&C, I have yet to see one die. Their Quality control is wonderful, They only use quality parts and they are covered by a top notch lifetime warranty.

I got one, and I love it. It's honestly not as loud as the GameXStream I previously had.

And, since when do they offer lifetime warranty? It says only 5-year limited.

Nick, i've never heard anything of the sort of them dying. You must be mistaken.

NickS

10-08-2006, 11:24 PM

Ask FCG about his experience with PCP&C :p:

Oklahoma Wolf

10-09-2006, 08:44 AM

Nick, i've never heard anything of the sort of them dying. You must be mistaken.

I've seen them die. Not long ago, there was a rash of 510's failing due to a faulty coil - to their credit however, the OEM (Win-Tact) got on the problem quickly and the problem was solved fast.

Shift

10-09-2006, 09:45 AM

Yeah I agree, get the Enermax Galaxy 1k over the P&PC Cooling. Modular cables, cheaper, and it performs just as well, although their is ripple at the Crossloads on the 3.3v rail and the 5v rail.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/PSU/Galaxy1K/

NickS

10-09-2006, 09:51 AM

Still an overall awesome unit, with an unbeatable price/performance ratio.

Makubex_GB

10-09-2006, 09:57 AM

I also agree with Shift, go for the Galaxy.

[TAG]Imp

10-09-2006, 10:42 AM

I also agree with Shift, go for the Galaxy.
hey, i'm the one that said that :p:

Helmore

10-09-2006, 02:45 PM

I would go with it but it will be quickly surpassed in the next few months by a few other 1000w power supplies coming to the market.
Like what other PSUs? I have only seen ThermalTake showing something off at CeBit, if I remember correctly. I'd like to know some more on this, as it might influance my future PSU upgrade.

rebelranger

10-09-2006, 04:34 PM

Does anyone know of a side by side comparison of PSUs?
I'd be interested in seeing what's out there in terms of comparrisons.

Istasi

10-09-2006, 04:51 PM

www.jonnyGURU.com

tommrussell

10-09-2006, 04:57 PM

I've seen them die. Not long ago, there was a rash of 510's failing due to a faulty coil - to their credit however, the OEM (Win-Tact) got on the problem quickly and the problem was solved fast.

one of those 510's was mine , it shot sparks and belched smoke , quite entertaining actually

pcp&c took care of the problem in a very nice manner with cross shipping and a good discount on a differant psu

rebelranger

10-09-2006, 05:23 PM

How long ago did this happen? Seems that PC P&C provided top notch support?

perkam

10-09-2006, 05:30 PM

No psu is worth buying if it costs more than $330...why ?

Because the most powerful PSu on the face of the earth can be had for less than that: http://store.myaopen.com/psl6850p.html

Perkam

rebelranger

10-09-2006, 07:20 PM

That was my first choice but I've heard of serious regulator problems when running some serious load... Can't confirm though...

Tiesto

10-09-2006, 07:49 PM

Like what other PSUs? I have only seen ThermalTake showing something off at CeBit, if I remember correctly. I'd like to know some more on this, as it might influance my future PSU upgrade.

1. Seventeam 850 and 1000W models
2. HEC 900w
3. FSP group 1000w
4. Enhance 1000w and 1100W
5. Amacrox 1000w
6. Channel Well 1200w/Thermaltake 1200w

These power supplys will all be out soon and some already are like the Seventeam models. OCZ will also be releaseing a 1000w power supply as everyone has already heard.

rebelranger

10-09-2006, 07:53 PM

Can someone post an example setup where one would need 1K OSU.. I'm still baffled why 1kw would be needed.

tommrussell

10-09-2006, 08:45 PM

How long ago did this happen? Seems that PC P&C provided top notch support?

4-5 months ago , and yes they gave me topnotch support
"here,s your rma number and we will cross ship" this was just befor their closing time on a friday, got the new one the first part of the next week

rebelranger

10-09-2006, 09:10 PM

4-5 months ago , and yes they gave me topnotch support
"here,s your rma number and we will cross ship" this was just befor their closing time on a friday, got the new one the first part of the next week
Good to know!!! Thanks

Xion X2

10-15-2006, 10:44 AM

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned problems with multi-rail PSU's. I wouldn't buy most of those PSU's mentioned because they're all multi-rail.

Me and two friends of mine, on AMD single-card video setups (1 7900GTX, 2 1900XT's) had 3 separate PSU's fail on us with heavy overclocks on our CPU's/Video. All three were replaced by a single 12v rail power-supply and it fixed the problem. The culprits were:

Antec 550W TruePower II / 12v1 = 19A, 12v2 = 19A
CoolerMaster 600W / 12v1 = 18A, 12v1 = 18A
Thermaltake 680W / 12v1 = 13A, 12v2 = 38A, 12v2 = 15A

All of the above caused random lockups/shutdowns and slowing down of systems during operation. With the Antec, whenever the computer was under load you could hear every fan in the case slowing down.

I haven't been sold on multi-rail PSU's. All of the above failed, but when replaced with a 560W Silverstone Zeus with 38A on a single 12v rail, all issues were remedied.

Has anyone heard of the 1000W model that PCP&C is coming out with soon? It has 72A on a single-rail and is made specifically for the G80/R600, from what I hear.