how does VX perform on nf2 chipsets ??
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how does VX perform on nf2 chipsets ??
If you want good OC + stability 3200el r2 is the best bet. I realy think the VX is just for the benchmark sportQuote:
Originally Posted by Ulti
If I'm not mistaken these ram aren't quite good in Intel as they are in AMD, I got the same board and I'm using OCZ3700 rev2 and they simply rock in my platform and I saw some reviews in AMD and they didn't rocked, so as I said if i'm not mistaken in this thread or another about this awsome VX ram it's stated that they don't do well in Intel platforms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue078
oh, btw OCZ is really HEAVY METAL, it rock's everything I'm really pleased with their products my next PSU will be OCZ and my next ram again OCZ, I'm waiting 'bhk2' DDR booster and then I will be even more happy
Not very good. They can memtest pretty high but running your computer off them is not a good idea. The chipset can't handle what these chips can do and major instability will occur. I am running these sticks on my NF2 and won't put it much over 206+ as after that blue screens, reboots and crashes occur very often. These really are fine tuned for a64 only with an expception of intel not running as good as a64 but much better than nf2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nazaar
I got new Maximum PC issue last night. They had lackluster performance on the powerstream in a power supply shootout. I can't believe this. I think the ocz PS 520w is the cats pajamas! That antec psu can't be that good. no pots? we need pots!Quote:
Originally Posted by FallenAngel
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...id=21616&stc=1
A number of magazines are paid by manufacturers to promote a particular product. I don't know about this one, but that could the issue here.
they ticked the review becuase the us version does not have Active PFC , about half there tests are just testing how the active PFC works.
We also got ticked becuase the voltages were not exactly on the mark ( 12.27 starting voltage I beleive ) , which is due to the adjustable rails , odd they would complain about something they can adjust .
I am sure if it had PFC we would have won the Editors choice
Why doesn't the US version have Active PFC?Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanpgroovy
Why doesn't the US version have Active PFC?
Putting 480W Antec above any OCZ PowerStream is retarded for sure. Why read that stupid magazine - their reviewers probably didn't know what adjustable pots were. Maybe they thought it was some sort of holiday decoration.
Well in the US the wall voltage tends to be stable enough that active PFC is not required. We figured keeping the cost low or adding a feature that really has little benefit in the us , the best idea would be to keep the cost low.
yeah i was thinking the same thing about this reveiw when i got this isssue i think they are totally wrong:(
most of us on this forum probably have some sort of UPS which at the same time regulates voltage.
can i use VX + booster on my IS7-E ? :confused:
I think xs needs to put out a monthly magazine. overclocking and case mods/ and cooling and no bs! That mag would fvcking rule!
I'll probably be getting 1gig of VX, i don't think this BH-5 i have will do verry well with my new a64 rig in DC. :(
Hopefully my DDR booster will help.
i thought active PFC also leads to better efficiency? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanpgroovy
Nope, it's the opossite.
On one hand it generates a little more heat (which results in lower efficiency) but it does stabilize the input voltage and helps keep our environment a little bit more frindly. :)
It's kind of a compromise. Nothing to brag about if your outlet voltage is stable enough.
Not quite, just corrects the Power factor, it's as easy as that.
Well... at least I can see the resemblance between correcting the PF and "keeping our environment friendly". :)
But enough OT: I want VX! :D
Maybe you do not know what PF is ;)
PS. In January maybe I can sell some VX to you ;)
Not to start a conspiracy theory, but the testing methods were designed to knock any non PFC PSU right out of the top spot. Makes you wonder how many of us expect to see 60 volts from a US wall socket. Hmmmmm.Quote:
Originally Posted by IvanAndreevich
They totally glossed over our adjustable rails, giving it hardly a mention and then bit**ed because they saw 12.27 volts or so on the 12v line! Hehe, that sounds awsome to all of us here at XS, no? They could have adjusted it to 12v exactly.
Oh well.
Yeah, a stupid review anyways. If you can't appreciate the value of having rails that don't dip under their normal voltage, it makes you wonder why you're doing a PSU review anyways.
sometimes the abysmally stupid things Maxpc editors do leaves me quite irritated....being reviewers they must know something about tweaking and general performance, after all ~ they taught me how to OC
the fact that they blew off the adjustable pots is suspicious...but everyone here at XS knows who the real champion was ;)
TA DA!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Playful_Buffalo
:)
hehe, that's exactly what I was thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyOCZ
maximum pc is all about what's trendy....Modular psu's. If the powerstream was modular it would've had a 8 lol. And who was that stupid idiot at ocz that turned the 12v pot up to 12.27? was that you Andy? lol. The fact is, we have put our powerstreams through hell and back. I've turned every pot up to it's max and I can't get it to pop. That alone should make it editors choice! :toast: If it makes you feel better OCZ, I give it a
-12 out of 10
- editors choice
-best power supply from a ram company
And if you really want to go there, This is OCZ's first attempt at a PSU. And the fact is, it's better than most psu's from power supply companies that have had years of experience. I look at it like getting beaten up in your own front yard. :CTF:
DOH!!Quote:
Originally Posted by trans am
I hope it wasn't when you were trying to pickup a new GF, when ya were like 12... :bananal: :dammit:
That'd be embarrassing to the point that much drinking may follow for years to come!!
:toast:
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maximum pc is all about what's giving them money
(I added the stuff in bold, for effect.) teh l33t OCZ pwnz j00, bizatch!Quote:
And if you really want to go there, This is OCZ's first attempt at a PSU. And the fact is, it's better than most psu's from power supply companies that have had years of experience. I look at it like getting beaten up in your own front yard (and then getting raped by a pack of wild boars).
I never have liked Maximum PC. Their name is very misleading.
VX? Where?
Actually it was a quote from a magazine about some professional skateboarder who was kicked off his team and went to a different team and got first place in a Vert contest he was in. he was up against some of the skateboarders on his old team, and the magazine was implying that it was like getting beaten up in your own front yard. Whoa now I'm really off topic. lol Damn that VX is really good stuff. It's actually running higher than my current cpu can keep up with. If I lower the multi, I'm going to lose too much cpu performance, so I need to keep it in the sweet spot for now. I bet if I burned it in a little more I could get up to 265-268.Quote:
Originally Posted by muzz
Back on topic, where can I find some OCZ VX? I can't find it anywhere.
mwaveQuote:
Originally Posted by SPQQKY
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/DeepSearch.hmx?scriteria=vx&Dname=Memory%20-%20OCZ&Pname=OCZ%20ENHANCES%20LATENCY%20DDR%20DIMM %20(184%20PINS)&DID=MR-OCZ&PID=MEM-OCZ2100
Quick question... did anyone did compatibility test with Asus A8N SLI on this? I seem to have extremely hard time going over 250FSB 1:1 with VX or OCZ EL REV2 when BH-5 flies through that "barrier" fine. VX has no problem going over 260 dual channel on K8N Neo2 now and EL Rev2 going over 280mhz on K8N Neo2 no problem either.
It also seems to me VX and divider issue exist on A8N SLI. (BH-5 tested well up to 310FSB 5:4 setting atm).
ExcaliberPC has them as well. Just ordered one kit in anticipation of the arriving of Socket939 in my house :banana:Quote:
Originally Posted by SPQQKY
pleading for help/advise....
my system is currently only running:
intel 2.8c-stock cooling
1 SATA hdd + floppy
radeon 9600xt
vx + booster
3 80mm case fans
all powered by generic 450W psu~ 3.3V@28A, 5V@40A, 12V@20A
the results ive gotten so far with the vx are kinda demoralizing...
ive only been using 3.2V via booster but often i see the display skip between 3.1,3.2 & 3.3v
RESULTS - all @ 1:1 divider
200fsb @ 2.2.2.5, ok-works fine
206fsb @ 2.2.2.5 ,not ok, memtest, test 4 produces 10000+ errors @ 2mins+
240 & 235fsb @ 2.5.3.3.8, boots into windows ok but i constantly get "an error has occured with either IE, Sygate Firewall, MSN messenger and needs to be closed"
250fsb @ 3.3.3.8, wont boot...sigh
would really appreciate some advise. could it be my lowly psu? ive unplugged my 2 optical drives and other hdd to ensure sufficient power is available and am running my pc at a bare minimum.
i have been running my pc stable at 250fsb with 2x512 value rams set at 5/4 divider (2.5.3.3.8)...was really hoping for more with the vx...what could be wrong?
A few questions.
1:What IC's are being used?
2:Are the quality now as good as the first sticks that shipped?
Seems alot of the original buyers have the best results over alot of forums I've visited.
Yes I was wondering about the yields of these newer batches compared to the original batches as well.
1: OCZ IC's ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by choseone214
2: The quality is just as good now as earlier.
The guys here were the first and they know and they are Xtreme, so that may explain why they do better.
lol I need a bumper sticker that says "xs members do it better"Quote:
Originally Posted by andyOCZ
If you get that sticker made, get one for me, too. I'll pay you for your troubles. :D
By the way, VX rules...just in case it hasn't been mentioned enough. ;)
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Originally Posted by googles
defo psu trouble as your using a generic mate.....OCZ test these to 240 with 3.2v so IMO its your psu
get a quality unit like an antec or OCZ
Its a P4 platform, gonna be hard to get them to run quick on it.
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Originally Posted by BAcon
thx dude. ill try to pick one up soon. hope it gives me a little more. i knw it works better on amd but im waiting for msi/dfi nforce4 mobos to go retail before crossing over to amd.
i highly recommnd the msi board.
Just FYI OCZ did neither build or design this PSU, it´s built and designed by Topower and OCZ just has their own sticker put on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by trans am
Theese things happens all the time in the world of PSUs and computerparts in general.
who cares, the powerstream PSU's are the best for extreme oc'ers (as far as i am concerned) ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by avicenna
Well if they are best or not can surely be debated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nazaar
OCZ520 are great as long as they work, i am not yet convinced the build quality and lastabilty is as good as with Fortron PSUs for instance.
Great Place to talk PSU's....in a thread about memory ????
Just so you can rest easy, the Powerstream PSU has an extremely low failure rate. We have sold a ridiculous ammount of these and are maintaining better than industry standard quality. We would like a zero defect product, but given the nature of a PSU this is just not possible at this time. All PSU's have a failure rate. I have bought other major brands that were DOA or popped in the night. I just exchanged them or waited 2+ weeks for an RMA.Quote:
Originally Posted by avicenna
Since we have a large install base, escpecially here on XS, you hear about some failures. Also the guys that buy our PSU's are torturing the hell out of them . :)
If you have a failure, NO company will RMA you faster. We take pride in this and offer this as proof that we are not flooded with RMA units.
As far as stabilty, ask OPPaiinter or Fugger how there units are when hitting ludicrous speeds. They don't use Fortron.
Have a happy and safe new year. :banana4:
Yes, this is no mystery, but show me a Topower you can buy off the shelf that is identical. OCZ must have had some thing to do with it's design?Quote:
Originally Posted by avicenna
Damn that VX memory is awesome!
andyOCZ
WEll they are good PSUs or more then good perhaps even, i might had bought one myself if they whould have been around here where i live when i bought a new PSU this summer.
As for OPPainter and Fugger not using fortron or any other brand, no they use OCZ520 and how come.
Maybe they got them for free? :p: You guys hang around here and know how good publicity it is to have theese guys using your products :D
I don´t know i am just speculating ofcourse, whouldn´t suprise me though, you guys are not stupid and neither am i.
trans am
Well take a look at this ;)
http://www.dansdata.com/top686p6.htm
Look familiar? :p:
I am more impressed with theese newer OCZ-RAMs than the PSUs, just my 2..
any of these in UK.......
avicenna - I gotta say thats one of the more entertaining PSU reviews i've read.. guy mentions line restrictions too, among other things.. very good review actually heh.
EDIT
TOP-600P5 looks interesting... http://www.topower.com.tw/home/power_supply_atx12v.htm
That sure does look familiar. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by avicenna
They like our design we came up with so much they are selling one it appears. I guess we could call that a form of flattery. I was involved in specing our PSUs, so I know who came first. :) No one else can offer our warranty and RMA service though.
As far as giving away PSUs to some of the worlds top overclockers, why not? Yes it's good advertisment but rest assured they get given crap that they never use at all, so again we are flattered by the records they set with our gear. We are running a successful business and are not out to fool anyone. The stuff these guys get comes off the same line as what you buy. This alone would make me feel better about my purchase. It sure made us feel better about selling them to you.
Anyway, have a good Holiday and a Happy New Year!! :banana4:
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Originally Posted by andyOCZ
Since were talking PSU's in memory thread, let me ask a PSU question :)
So your so flattered your not gona sue them for coppying your PSU ???
First of all i am glad we can have an open discussion like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyOCZ
As far as giving away PSUs to the worlds top overclockers, that whould be one the first things i whould do myself. You can´t get any better advertisement than that, it´s like hitting the jackpot or finding a veritable gold mine.
Everybody will want to have one when they see that OPP, fugger, Macci and the likes use it. Can´t get any better than that and all for peanuts money.
Give away a couple of PSUs and RAM-modules and make big bucks out if it, wonder if OPP and Fugger ever thought about the fact that it´s you who are the winners in this deal;)
Ofcourse the product whould have to be good enough so i whould and i assume you did compare and test the PSU against some other competitors before official launch, otherwise the whole deal whould have backfired if the product was not up to par.
Now to the more important issue, you are claiming that OCZ infact designed that PSU and you speced it.
(Whistles in amazement!)
Before i go any further can you please explain exactly what you mean by designed?
Designed the whole PSU and it´s components from scratch, or more like chose the colour of the PSU and the ledfan?
Have a happy and succesfull new year! :)
PS: Sorry for turning this into a psu thread.
Yes he has a unusual and entertaining way of writing his reviews. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by STEvil
Guys, this is a memory thread. :)
The OCZ engineering department worked hard on the PSU design. We came up with the 3 adjustable rail idea, specified the quality of parts and all. Beyond that I can't say abiut who is selling what. I doubt you will see that for sale in the US. We might call the lawyers if that happens.
Back to VX! ;)
some damn good stuff indeed, too bad t doesnt scale higher with more volts.
back to memory. Enlighten me again why tight timings are so important. I'm currenty using an o/c 2.8ghz to 3.8ghz P4 setup running slack timings for high FSB.
So for high FSB and the performance boost why doesn't the same apply ?
My Geil Ultra plat ddr500 would be crap on a 64 setup ? i.e it wasn't designed for tight timings ?
I'm confused..!! :confused:
Oh one more thing. if the VX is 'the best' why is it 'gold' rather than 'platinum' ?What I'm getting at is there any better ram for a 64 setup ?