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18. November 2007 @ 17:03 |
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It can only make use of around 3GB I believe.
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18. November 2007 @ 19:54 |
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ugh, a GameXstream Estuansis? really?
Why, what's wrong with the GameXStream. As far as I know OCZ has delivered nothing but quality with its GameXStream series.
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18. November 2007 @ 20:27 |
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It's just inferior to most similarly priced units. Issues with the fan control, huge ripple on the outputs, there are better PSUs out there for that price.
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19. November 2007 @ 14:31 |
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From every review I've seen and from every friend who has one, they offer good output, little to no ripple, and are very high quality. I have no idea what PSU you're looking at, but I don't think it's an OCZ part.
Other than that, look at the latest review on Anandtech. AMD Phenom.
The performance isn't so great in some areas but they hold up well in gaming. Pricing is going to be a little high but I'll buy one. I'm looking at the 2.6GHz :)
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19. November 2007 @ 14:39 |
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It's the GameXstream. I can't speak for other OCZ units but it's an FSP Epsilon underneath, which when tested also had very high ripple.
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19. November 2007 @ 18:24 |
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Is it just the GameXStream 600W? Or is it all GameXStream PSUs? You recommended a StealthXStream 600W which has many of the same parts as the GameXStream 700W.
Note: BOLD as not to be confusing
And while we're on the topic, how do you rate Ultra PSUs?
I see them A LOT at tigerdirect.
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19. November 2007 @ 18:33 |
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I have a Ultra XVS 700W modular power supply. Seems like a nice solid PSU so far.
EDIT: In fact I got it with my case for 150 dollars. Usually don't buy PSU with case but all the reviews spoke HIGHLY of the PSU so I bought it.
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19. November 2007 @ 18:38 |
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Usually don't buy PSU with case but all the reviews spoke HIGHLY of the PSU so I bought it
That's exactly it. All the reviews I've seen of the 600W OCZ GameXStream have been saying it's excellent.
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but it's an FSP Epsilon underneath, which when tested also had very high ripple.
But even then, FSP is a good brand anyway and I would happily use one. I don't know about the Epsilon, but most FSP(Fortron) units I've seen are quality.
By the way, nice case abuzar1 :)
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19. November 2007 @ 18:39 |
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Were you replying to me?
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19. November 2007 @ 18:41 |
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Re-read it now. Clarified :)
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19. November 2007 @ 18:47 |
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Well if you're being serious then thanks! It's not got too many lights, but it seems very well constructed. The air filter is getting dirty though, I should probably clean that up.
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19. November 2007 @ 18:51 |
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The Stealthxstream I believe has had some of the issues fixed from the Gamexstream, according to a review I read.
The negatives about the Gamexstream stand for all versions in the series.
As for Ultra PSUs I'm a little dubious. They're one of those companies like Thermaltake, that used to be bad at making power supplies, but have since greatly improved. Thing is, Thermaltake solved their issues by getting other companies to make their PSUs for them (read CWT who also make Antec power supplies), whereas I think Ultra still do it in house. What's concerning though is that the issues with early Ultra units were somewhat more severe than with Thermaltakes. The Thermaltake units used to be prone to failing prematurely, but in a safe manner. The Ultras used to have failed fans and components that essentially got hotter and hotter until they melted. Up until the XVS series, there were faults with most of their units. This is why I'm doubtful. However, I'll be honest and say I've not heard anything bad about the XVS ones. Not yet, anyway.
Why Tigerdirect pretty much exclusively sell Ultra PSUs I'm not sure, maybe there was a bit of an anti-trust deal going on. I sincerely hope not, I thought the computing industry was past that.
In my opinion, I don't buy a PSU if I've read a single bad review, apart from the occasional DOA, provided it is only occasional. The only negatives about the Toughpower were the loud fan, which I can wholeheartedly agree with, but build your system right and you can keep it quiet, at least to some degree. I didn't like the idea that the majority of reviews I read for the GameXstream (at least at the time I was planning on buying one) said the fan controller didn't work, it was either full speed all the time and loud, or low speed all the time and it overheated and underperformed. Perhaps that's fixed now, but I like not to take any chances, particularly so for power supplies, anyway.
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19. November 2007 @ 19:07 |
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Up until the XVS series, there were faults with most of their units. This is why I'm doubtful. However, I'll be honest and say I've not heard anything bad about the XVS ones. Not yet, anyway.
I've also seen the XVS series get good reviews. Ultra actually outsources the XVS series to a separate manufacturer. If I remember correctly, the Rosewill RP500 (not the RP500-2) was/is made in the same factory and even uses an Ultra styled casing.
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19. November 2007 @ 19:09 |
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Now I'm REALLY scared.
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19. November 2007 @ 19:40 |
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lol. But the Rosewill RP500 is a high quality unit. I happen to own and use one. It runs an OC'd system too.
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19. November 2007 @ 20:03 |
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Given the absolute trash Rosewill put out, I find that surprising.
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19. November 2007 @ 20:14 |
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On a different note, 8800GTS' can be had for cheaper on eBay these days.
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19. November 2007 @ 20:19 |
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Hehe, I wonder why?
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19. November 2007 @ 21:15 |
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Given that Rosewill puts out garbage most the time. I feel that I haven't wasted my money as it was $49.95 at the time of purchase.
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19. November 2007 @ 21:49 |
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Hmm, call me superstitious but I still wouldn't trust it.
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19. November 2007 @ 22:06 |
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Sometimes superstitions are right and I am wary of the PSU. Rosewill doesn't have a perfect track record but this one is still kicking.
If it makes you feel any better, I have been looking at a new PSU for quite some time. Corsair 520W.
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19. November 2007 @ 22:12 |
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No time like the present... :)
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20. November 2007 @ 19:22 |
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Well said. lol
You think the Corsair 520W will be good?
They look really nice :O
At least as nice as my Enermax Liberty or my Thermaltake Toughpower :)
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20. November 2007 @ 21:12 |
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Put it this way, it can put out ample power, but unlike the Liberty or the Toughpower, it makes far less noise (22dB @ 1m for up to 350W of load). The Toughpower sits at around the 28dB mark at idle, and reaches 30dB after about 300W. I'm not sure about the Liberty.
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21. November 2007 @ 11:59 |
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whoa! you guys talk too much about power supply...i got lost half way...anyways...so which power supply is the best one...after reading the debate...it seems there aren't really a lot of reliable and good psu is it?
any ways...after reading the review from AnandTech about the Phenom...i'm surprised and also bit sad...the surprising part is that its cheap for a new cpu and a true "quad-core" architecture...but the sad part is that...after AMD went through all that hard time this year...the new architecture is still a year behind Intel's...of course 45nm is faster than 65nm...if you compare Intel's 65nm quad-core chip to this new 65nm AMD chip who do you think will be faster... AMD is still hold up against Intel...and thats good.
i saw this when i was surfing the online stores...and wow it sure is cheap...
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