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KingYubbo
05-06-2005, 01:56 AM
I noticed the Shamino team use this PSU, so it must be good right? I'm in the middle of a PSU mind field and i'm still deciding between the OCZ Powerstream 520watt, Antec TruePower 2 series, or maybe even this. What's your recommendations for overclocking and stability?
Touche Turtle
05-06-2005, 02:36 AM
I have just bought the Silverstone Zeus ST52f (i think it's called). It seems to be very well built but since I've only just received it I can't tell you much more than that!
I was hoping it (along with some nice new RAM) would ease me into 4Ghz+ territory but I'm still having trouble so I think I have CPU and/or mobo issues. Still, very pleased with the PSU though, I would've needed a new one for my next system anyway.
gundamit
05-06-2005, 02:37 AM
Wow. 4 independent 12v rails? Only review I could find was at 3DgameMan, but he likes everything. Can't find it on pricewatch and its sold out on NewEgg at $175. On sale at Xoxide for $169. (http://www.xoxide.com/silverstone-zeus-st65zf-650w-psu.html)
It does seem good fro what ive seen. Quality make.
Id still get a OCZ 520Watt though, fair bit cheaper.
gundamit
05-06-2005, 03:29 AM
It does seem good fro what ive seen. Quality make.
Id still get a OCZ 520Watt though, fair bit cheaper. And its starting to come back in stock at a few places. Best price on the OCZ Powerstream is at
Monarch for $129. (http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=100117) Still if you don't need the adjustable (external) pots, and have a bit more in the budget for a PSU the Silverstone looks good.
eva2000
05-06-2005, 03:42 AM
no probs with mine recent benching results with this psu http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=499 handles everything it throws at it :)
KingYubbo
05-06-2005, 05:33 AM
Hmmmmm.... Silverstone. Looks good for 650 Watts. ARGHHHH OCZ or this..... resale value i think OCZ might pip the Silverstone. But the Silverstone will last longer... but OCZ has the support.... nooooooooooo
saaya
05-06-2005, 06:01 AM
moved to our brand new psu section :D
please post in the right section next time, we have sections for almost everything, if you dont know where to post please check the faq sticky or pm me :)
J-Mag
05-06-2005, 07:29 AM
no probs with mine recent benching results with this psu http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=499 handles everything it throws at it :)
Have you had the ability to compare this to a 510W SLI for PC Power 'n Coolin?
Also, how are the 12v rails distributed along the wiring harness? I am concerned that the PCI-E connects are getting a MAX of 18amps or so, which would be unacceptable for a dual G70 setup wouldn't it?
gundamit
05-06-2005, 07:30 AM
$159 from Digital Connection. (http://www.digitalconnection.com/products/power/st65zf.asp) But they have a pretty bad ResellerRating. (http://www.resellerratings.com/seller3709.html) Here's a link to a review Shamino did over at VR-Zone (http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=2094&s=2)
eva2000
05-06-2005, 07:33 AM
don't own a PC and Power cooling psu too expensive but comparison review is at http://www.linuxhardware.org/article.pl?sid=05/04/15/1742246&mode=thread
J-Mag
05-06-2005, 08:20 AM
+12V3: Motherboard, PCI-Express = 16amps
This is why I dislike multi rail PSU's... It may be able to handle anything you throw at it now, but next gen vid cards in SLI are gunna eat 16amps for breakfast. (not to mention the motherboards needs power from this rail too)
eva2000
05-06-2005, 08:23 AM
next generation sli = new sli psu time
nothing new and I expect it heh
Also, how are the 12v rails distributed along the wiring harness? I am concerned that the PCI-E connects are getting a MAX of 18amps or so, which would be unacceptable for a dual G70 setup wouldn't it?
FYI... the 150W PCIe spec for gfx cards only requires 12.5A of power on the 12V rail for the PCIe power connectors to supply two cards. For complete comments read this (http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=844568#post844568) ;)
Peace :toast: