View Full Version : OCZ vs. Zippy
.sentinel
09-28-2005, 03:44 AM
I have a choice between OCZ Powerstream 520W or a Zippy 500W. Which is better.
Squid_Spit
09-28-2005, 05:15 AM
I'd go for the OCZ, better regulation, adjustable pots and better warranty.
Dave in Daytona
09-28-2005, 05:31 AM
I would get the OCZ PowerStream 520W.
Adjustable rails
1% load regulation
5yr warranty
Famous OCZ customer service! :toast:
Marvin
09-28-2005, 06:37 AM
One vote for zippy. They dont have external pots, but have inside. I have a 460w model that is absolutely amazing.
AKURA
09-28-2005, 08:59 AM
Another vote for Zippy. Same version that marvin has and the japs who exceeded 7Ghz++++. Can OCZ do that :D
.sentinel
09-28-2005, 09:01 AM
Great 2-2 but the Zippy is cheaper and what did the Japs do MADE IT TO 7GHZ. It looks like a Zippy win but give me more suggestions. Also someone was talking about OCZ problems what are they?
AKURA
09-28-2005, 09:09 AM
Great 2-2 but the Zippy is cheaper and what did the Japs do MADE IT TO 7GHZ. It looks like a Zippy win but give me more suggestions. Also someone was talking about OCZ problems what are they?
The zippy has more sophisticated design and the components that are used have very high quality and they are strict at using cheap components. Believe me that unit will power anything and the rails will hardly fluctuate. My only gripe to both of my 460W/700W Zippy :slobber: is that both don't have PCi-E connector. You can easily purchase an adaptor for it from PcPnC. At least that's what i'll be doing when i decide to upgrade everything. :toast:
.sentinel
09-28-2005, 09:14 AM
I wish I could get the 700 but the 500 is what I can afford and I am not going to get a really good video card unless it is last gens vid card so no PCI-E is no problem to me.
AKURA
09-28-2005, 09:20 AM
I wish I could get the 700 but the 500 is what I can afford and I am not going to get a really good video card unless it is last gens vid card so no PCI-E is no problem to me.
The Zippy 460W/500W are the same unit. If you can find the 460W for cheaper price grab it. Because they are both rated the same 3.3V-30A/5V-40A/12V-32A rated temp 0C-40C+ continous power. No Peak values there, coz peak doesnt worth a damn thing. :D
[XC] leviathan18
09-28-2005, 09:20 AM
zippy better components
.sentinel
09-28-2005, 09:29 AM
Can you link me to a 460W newegg dosen't carry it.
AKURA
09-28-2005, 09:32 AM
Here's a little 2xPrime95 with the 460W Zippy while the 700W version is getting sleeved and my rig is also down for today for D2oL for stability test :D
12V
http://img311.imageshack.us/img311/184/zippy12v7zv.th.jpg (http://img311.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zippy12v7zv.jpg)
5V
http://img311.imageshack.us/img311/7519/zippy5v5as.th.jpg (http://img311.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zippy5v5as.jpg)
3.3V
http://img311.imageshack.us/img311/6766/zippy33v6zp.th.jpg (http://img311.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zippy33v6zp.jpg)
:slobber: :slobber: :D
Bro the 500W version will do fine if you can't find the 460W version :toast:
.sentinel
09-28-2005, 10:42 AM
K thanks the Zippy I will get thanks.