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kamaleon
04-18-2005, 09:59 AM
Im getting parts to build a nice system... in regards to the PSU im torn between two psu's.

The first opion its the PC P&C 510 SLI, at $230 is not very affordable but reviews seem to be solid..
My second option is the OCZ PowerStream 520W which is $100 less (very appealing)

what are the mayor differences? good and bad?

the computer specs will be:

DFI sli-dr board
venice or sandi chip (waiting on benchmarks to decide)
4 120mm fans (2 in - 2 out), 120cfm each @ 48db (w/ fan controller)
1 120mm fan for xp90.
1 or 2 HD's .. one ide drive for now
2 dvdrw drives
6800GT video card (maybe the ultra if i get to save the $100 from the psu ;) )

since im not too seasoned on psu's i got to ask yall's expert opinion, i will have this rig on 24/7 and needs to be 100% reliable.

D_o_S
04-18-2005, 10:23 AM
For a future proof purchase, get the PC Power and Cooling. This PSU will be better if you want to run SLI, a lot of fans, a few cathodes, 2 or 3 HDDs, 2CD Roms...

On the other hand, if you don't want to run so much stuff, and don't plan to, the OCZ will do you just fine.

Squid_Spit
04-19-2005, 02:57 AM
Both are great but PCP&C has the edge.