The debate about who is the best is over: OCZ acquires PCP&C

[Bounc3y]

oh oh, that wink means somthing

i wonder how they'll integrate that got any piccies?

[Sentential]

Congrats on the purchase. I can understand the logic behind it but I'm somewhat puzzled why you intend on keeping to two brands seperated from each other.

[andyOCZ]

oh oh, that wink means somthing

I think Ryder had something in his eye.

[ColonelCain]

When I first read about this on another forum, I was horrified. After reading the press release, and realized that this was indeed a good thing for the consumer, my mind settled.

[Spawne32]

I think Ryder had something in his eye.

but a good somthing right?

[Richard Dower]

I think Tony made a good point in the above post. OCZ bought PCP&P for it's strengths, reputation and quality. We also have the distribution channels to make their products available internationally. We absolutey do not want ro diminish quality or the brand in any way.

Andy, since OCZ can help with distribution can i ask if OCZ will supply PCP&C products to the Irish market?

As in: http://www.memory-configurator.com
I know they are an authorised reseller for OCZ, please make this happen.

[Ghostwind]

From the press release:

"Look for all of OCZ Technology Group's current and future products in its worldwide network of distributors, e-tailers, and retail stores."

It would be nice to be able to walk into Fry's and see the PCP&C units right next to the Silverstones. I use a Silverstone for my bench fun but my 3 game rigs all have OCZ. The 700s have never given me any grief and the 520s refuse to die.

You can already walk into Fry's and see the PCP&C right next to the Silverstones...actually usually above them, at least at the Fry's in San Jose...

[Mekrel]

I personally think there is a lot of work to be done on OCZ PSU's.

The old silver/blue mod stream rails were not stable, and my GameXtreme 600w PSU is the loudest thing in my rig which is pretty poor being as it has a DDC2 Pump with a hum issue and I still can hear the PSU over it.

Was thinking it was a PSU fault, but I've read others on OcUK state that theirs are also noisy.

I can't wait for some decent PSU's to come out with PCI-E 2 plugs (8-pin), that are fully cable braided and quiet (I'm not asking for much, I probably won't ever need over 600w PSU's).

I won't buy Enermax due to their problems with DFI motherboards, looks like I'll have to wait for Tagan, they have never let me down.

Mind you, I'm looking at Be-Quiet! and Gigabytes power supplies - see what they are like.

[saaya]

congrats ocz

gigabyte does psus as well?

[Tony]

I personally think there is a lot of work to be done on OCZ PSU's.

The old silver/blue mod stream rails were not stable, and my GameXtreme 600w PSU is the loudest thing in my rig which is pretty poor being as it has a DDC2 Pump with a hum issue and I still can hear the PSU over it.

Was thinking it was a PSU fault, but I've read others on OcUK state that theirs are also noisy.

I can't wait for some decent PSU's to come out with PCI-E 2 plugs (8-pin), that are fully cable braided and quiet (I'm not asking for much, I probably won't ever need over 600w PSU's).

I won't buy Enermax due to their problems with DFI motherboards, looks like I'll have to wait for Tagan, they have never let me down.

Mind you, I'm looking at Be-Quiet! and Gigabytes power supplies - see what they are like.

The psu is not loud, the fan inside it is...simple problem with a simple fix as long as there are fans out there that are quiet enough and push enough air.
You have to remember we have to cool to specific limits, half the PSU's i see modified are undercooled for high load and the end users are running the risk of failure..OPP's words about being cautious are bang on the money...its ok changing the fan but you need to measure cooling with the system on max load not at idle.

[Mekrel]

I can understand what you are saying, and I know that just whacking any quiet fan in is not a good idea.

Firstly for pushing enough air and secondly for having a high average lifetime (ball bearing vs Brushless)

However, my Tagan 580w PSU was quiet and I doubt 20watts would produce any more heat unless the OCZ PSU was less efficient.

Pretty sure I read around and the fan is soldered to the PCB, which would be an obvious warraty voiding task.

@Saaya: Yeah, here is the news release from Gigabyte: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/News/Ther...px?NewsID=1331

Yet, is it made by Gigabyte? Too much OEM making, slapping company sticker on it going on with PSU's imo - can never tell what actual PSU is inside your rig.

[OPPAINTER]

Come on, I know you're a capable modder ( and benchmarker ).
Measure the amb. temp inside the PSU and the temp of critical components inside the PSU with a good IR Temp meter, and check what you can do with the silent fans, etc

btw, how silent do you want to make the system ?

Sounds like a project in itself Of course there would be no need for moding the PSU if we had the right PSU

As far as noise, what we are seeing is that the loudest thing in the system is the PSU so this is what we want to eliminate.

OPP

[OPPAINTER]

Go with a Silencer 750-850w from PCP&C or a 700w Seasonic M12 (modular). Both will give the power you need quite easily and be quiet.

Looks like the hot item, thanks a bunch
http://www.pcpower.com/products/view...php?show=S75QB

OPP

[SiGfever]

Being an HVAC technician airflow is music to my ears and I have never been bothered by fan noise. I would rather have my components thoroughly cooled and sometimes that means moving some serious cfm. How the manufacturer goes about this makes all the difference but unless they make the power supply the size of a toaster it will be difficult to find fans that can move the required cfm without some noise. We want server quality power supplies but small desktop noise levels and that is a very tough challenge.

I have been planning on getting a PCP&P 610 for my current rig but the Corsair 620HX also looks good.

Congratulations OCZ on a great purchase!

[OPPAINTER]

Being an HVAC technician airflow is music to my ears and I have never been bothered by fan noise. I would rather have my components thoroughly cooled and sometimes that means moving some serious cfm. How the manufacturer goes about this makes all the difference but unless they make the power supply the size of a toaster it will be difficult to find fans that can move the required cfm without some noise. We want server quality power supplies but small desktop noise levels and that is a very tough challenge.

I have been planning on getting a PCP&P 610 for my current rig but the Corsair 620HX also looks good.

Congratulations OCZ on a great purchase!

I have the Corsair 620 in my system, works great for my setup, very quiet also.
http://www.xtremesystems.com/modules...t&id=42&page=5

OPP

[Mekrel]

I have the Corsair 620 in my system, works great for my setup, very quiet also.
http://www.xtremesystems.com/modules...t&id=42&page=5

OPP

Do you know about the free 8-Pin PCI-E 2 power lead for the Corsair PSU's?

I don't understand how it would work, because the PSU's are modular so the outlet on the PSU will be 6 pin, so how can you put an 8pin cable into a 6pin outlet on the PSU itself?

I'm buying a new motherboard, PSU and graphics card Thursday, and would like 8pin plugs. Thanks.

[OPPAINTER]

Do you know about the free 8-Pin PCI-E 2 power lead for the Corsair PSU's?

I don't understand how it would work, because the PSU's are modular so the outlet on the PSU will be 6 pin, so how can you put an 8pin cable into a 6pin outlet on the PSU itself?

I'm buying a new motherboard, PSU and graphics card Thursday, and would like 8pin plugs. Thanks.

I don't know about that deal.
But I can tell you that the 2 extra pins that go into a 2900 card are only ground wires. So I assume that all you have to do to make 8 pins out of 6 is to splice 2 wires into one of the 6 pin ground wires

OPP

[jonnyGURU]

But I can tell you that the 2 extra pins that go into a 2900 card are only ground wires. So I assume that all you have to do to make 8 pins out of 6 is to splice 2 wires into one of the 6 pin ground wires

OPP

Like this: http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?i...onektorxm5.jpg

Ground wires tapped off of an unused connector.

Theoretically, you only need the one extra ground on the side with the ground wires on the connector.

The ground wire on the +12V side of the connector is actually supposed to be a +12V sense wire. This is supposed to feed information back to the PSU about how well the +12V is doing at the end of the connector. But since most PSU's don't support this (even PSU's with 8-pin connectors tend to be just retrofitted old designs) they just throw an extra ground wire in there.

[andyOCZ]

Andy, since OCZ can help with distribution can i ask if OCZ will supply PCP&C products to the Irish market?

As in: http://www.memory-configurator.com
I know they are an authorised reseller for OCZ, please make this happen.

It's my understanding that all of our retailers will have the opportunity to carry the PCP&P line. Send off an email to the above site and see if you can get a few buddies to do the same. Our sales department will be making them aware of the changes to be sure.

I was able to get a bit more information as well. PCP&C will remain at the Carlsbad, CA facility and the PCP&P employees and management are staying on. The best part is that I live about 15 minutes away form Carlsbad.

[Tony]

Like this: http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?i...onektorxm5.jpg

Ground wires tapped off of an unused connector.

Theoretically, you only need the one extra ground on the side with the ground wires on the connector.

The ground wire on the +12V side of the connector is actually supposed to be a +12V sense wire. This is supposed to feed information back to the PSU about how well the +12V is doing at the end of the connector. But since most PSU's don't support this (even PSU's with 8-pin connectors tend to be just retrofitted old designs) they just throw an extra ground wire in there.

You don't have to do all that....OCZ have a 6 to 8 adapter on the way in so it will be just plug and play. Im hoping we will do a molex to "2" also just for the extra grounds..also a plug and play item.

[nn_step]

Keep innovative, keep quality and we will keep buying

[Orangeman]

So just how soon will OCZ be announcing 90% efficient power supplies?

[Battle_Rattle]

Yeh I was little horrified when I heard of this deal too but it now makes much more sense.... Good stuff...

Doesn't the PcP&C Silncer 750w come available with 8-pin pci-e... you have to call the order in yes? I swear I heard that somewhere... could be wrong

[mursaat]

Im also hoping for distribution of PCP&C products here in Spain. Will that be possible? Don't even know if there's an Euro version, but everything I read about those PSUs is good. So if it's sold, it will be my next PSU upgrade

[andyOCZ]

Im also hoping for distribution of PCP&C products here in Spain. Will that be possible? Don't even know if there's an Euro version, but everything I read about those PSUs is good. So if it's sold, it will be my next PSU upgrade

I am not sure how quickly we will get PCP&C into the EU, but I'm sure this will happen. As long as you purchase from an EU online store, you won't have to pay extra customs duties, correct?