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TheMeatFrog
06-01-2005, 09:35 PM
Need to replace my antec 20pin with a 24pin PSU so I can run my 5v rail on my memory :) So I was wondering if a Blue Storm 500watt would do the trick or if I should spend the extra $$$ on a OCZ 520? I plan on running a water cooling system in near future so I'm kind of leanning towards the OCZ. Just wondering what you guys think! :D
agenda2005
06-02-2005, 04:10 AM
Go for the Blue Storm 500W. I just discover that it has an adjustable rails for the 12V and 5V. The 3.3V, I don'k know but we are in the process of finding it here
http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64575
It's very efficient and silent, run cool as well with the 120mm Intake fan.
Dave in Daytona
06-02-2005, 04:36 AM
The Blue Storm will power your rig, the OCZ PS 520W (620W Peak) is an excellent long term investment.
DFI N4 PSU Guide: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854
I'd say OCZ, blue storm has a peak output of 500w (actual of 460w) if I remember correctly reading from somewhere here in xtremesystems. So if your rig is hungry for watts, that's something good to know.
Dave in Daytona
06-05-2005, 11:09 AM
Another alternative is the new Antec Smart Power II 500W for $67.
$67.14 & shipping [24-pin & 20-pin] Modular
Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 500W
+3.3V@32A, +5V@35A, +12V1@17A, +12V2@19A, -12V@0.3A, +5VSB@2A
http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Antec_SmartPower_20_SP_500/SP500/F09966/