OCZ psu's

kg648 · 24 Apr 2011 at 11:33

Any reason not to buy an OCZ PSU?

stulid · 24 Apr 2011 at 11:35

No reason, unless there is a better cheaper alternative.

Sparx · 24 Apr 2011 at 11:39

No reason not too, owned OCZ PSUs for years - I would swear by them.

kg648 · 24 Apr 2011 at 11:40

Thanks guys just wanted to check

pastymuncher · 24 Apr 2011 at 12:38

The new Stealthxstream ll's are very good psu's. Much, much better than the original version.

titan13131 · 24 Apr 2011 at 13:01

well I don't think they use Japanese caps or use double ball bearing fans (which increases the life span) so if u have the money I would get something better, but if u dont i think they are fine. Hardware secrets reviewed them and seemed to like them.

kg648 · 24 Apr 2011 at 13:29

Think a gs800w would be better?

kg648 · 24 Apr 2011 at 13:30

Corsair that is.

titan13131 · 24 Apr 2011 at 14:03

I think so. Antec truepower new and XFX pro are also good choices.

titan13131 · 24 Apr 2011 at 18:38

titan13131 said:
well I don't think they use Japanese caps or use double ball bearing fans (which increases the life span) so if u have the money I would get something better, but if u dont i think they are fine. Hardware secrets reviewed them and seemed to like them.

my bad, stealth II do come with double ball bearing fans, just no jap caps.

Muzza1875 · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:03

kg648 said:
Any reason not to buy an OCZ PSU?

I had a bad encounter with them i bought a 500 watt ocz psu for my first build and ten seconds after switching my comp on it blew!.I never did bother to rma it, I just bought a 800watt corsair psu to replace it.
Don't think i will buy anything from them again.

Semple · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:06

Have had no problems whatsoever with mine.

Rob_J · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:45

No problems here either, 2 running at 600 and 400 (different PC's though

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Dokinator · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:17

I have one, very good

Buchanan0204 · 24 Apr 2011 at 23:24

Snap. I had one for a couple of years and it was rock solid. Nice little blue switch on them aswel. Well made and well priced

koooowweeee · 25 Apr 2011 at 11:03

Stay clear Ive sent 5 back now. The fans just get loud all the time also many have a high pitched whine. Google it

Murray · 25 Apr 2011 at 11:19

koooowweeee said:
Stay clear Ive sent 5 back now. The fans just get loud all the time also many have a high pitched whine. Google it

6 against 2.

I think OCZ seem pretty reliable

Every item has bad reviews.

stulid · 25 Apr 2011 at 11:42

I had an early Modstream years ago, nothing wrong with it, and i believe its still going strong in whoever's pc that bought it from me in the MM.

davieg · 25 Apr 2011 at 14:11

Had a Modxstream for a couple of years and had no problems with it whatsoever, and it is still going strong in one of my friends now.

Ace Modder · 25 Apr 2011 at 14:31

The main problem is that they only go up to 700w - but there is a new range of PSU's coming next month which are higher wattage.