OCZ Modstream 450W

[fstime]

Originally posted by: 0010010110

Originally posted by: BouZouki
I'd take the OCZ over Antecs weak 18A rails any day.

It has a 28A rail...

Edit: lol, the modstream has a 26A rail.

Im sorry, you are incorrect. The Antec TRUEBLUE 480 has 18A like I said.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-914&depa=0


Edit: Seems like Antec also released a 22A version, of course I wouldn't take the risk of geting the 18A version.

 

[ribbon13]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

36Amps, Active PFC

 

[fstime]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

36Amps, Active PFC

Yes, Sparkle is similer to Forton, its a qaulity PSU.

 

[ribbon13]

Similar because its a relabeled fortron? =D

 

[GML3G0]

im not looking @ the trueblue. i dont have a windowed case, so looks is not an issue.

 

[Azndude51]

Don't even bother with the modstream then, it's more for show than the powerstream.

 

[Waylay00]

Modstream 520w has 28a, 4502 has 26.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

You may not care about looks, but do you care about case clutter?

 

[GML3G0]

well, this is my first time building so.... i dont really know how many connectors the PSU will have. idk how many useless cables im gonna have left. i think im going eith the powerstream, but i dont know whether the 520W justiffies the $40 heftier price tag over the 420W. I just need it to power my current system (in my sig) and maybe a year worth of upgrades (maybe an FX-57 later on). Which will suffice?

 

[0010010110]

Originally posted by: BouZouki

Originally posted by: 0010010110

Originally posted by: BouZouki
I'd take the OCZ over Antecs weak 18A rails any day.

It has a 28A rail...

Edit: lol, the modstream has a 26A rail.

Im sorry, you are incorrect. The Antec TRUEBLUE 480 has 18A like I said.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-914&depa=0


Edit: Seems like Antec also released a 22A version, of course I wouldn't take the risk of geting the 18A version.

They're 28A now:

http://www.antec.com/specs/true480_spe.html

Edit: Oh you were talking about the trueblue, the thread title said True480...

Edit 2: Omg, I just checked the box for my Trueblue 480 and it says it's 28A
http://photobucket.com/albums/v723/0010010110/?action=view&current=P2100041.jpg

 

[GML3G0]

It was about the true480. but someone decided to make it the trueblue. anyways.... see my last post ^.

 

[drpootums]

I guess i heard of a few people with low 12v rails on their Modstreams, but it seems like i've seen about 1-2 of those and about 8-9 who own one and are happy...

BTW, i'm not sure if it'll give u more info, but here's my thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=37&threadid=1513624&viewresults=y

 

[simeon]

500W Fortron blue storm is $89 vs. $140 for the 520w powerstream @ newegg

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: simeon
500W Fortron blue storm is $89 vs. $140 for the 520w powerstream @ newegg

I think the Blue Storm is the one to get these days. I have an Antec 480 (with 28A on the 12V line by the way :beer: ), and while it seems to work fine, the newer supplies have 120mm fans which should reduce the noise somewhat.

Ed

 

[PurdueRy]

http://www.antec.com/specs/true480_spe.html

check your facts BouZouki

 

[GML3G0]

Hmmm, and how does that 500W Fortron Blue Storm match up to the Antec and OCZ? I've heard good things about Fortron. Between this and the 420W PowerStream?

 

[ribbon13]

If you need raw power this blows em away
36 amps 12v and Active PFC
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

 

[manisero]

I have a modstream and I absolutely love it. Besides the stiffness of the sleeved cables its great. I did a good amount of research on PSU's before i bought and the modstream had a good amount of amperage, 26a, however when I recieved the packgage there was this star shaped orange sticker on it taht said 12V MAX 40 AMPS! rofl I have no idea whether to believe the 40 amps or not but it runs like a charm. I'm running at 12.02 V on my 12 volt rail and every other rail is slightly higher too, by .01-.03 ish.

 

[drpootums]

I wouldnt get a Fortron 500w Blue Storm again. Although i cannot be sure, i believe it was either that or my mobo that killed my 3 6800gt's. Now i'm gunna get a OCZ 520w Modstream.

 

[GML3G0]

i want the powerstream. 420W or 520W? Is it worth the extra $40?

 

[GML3G0]

bump

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Originally posted by: GML3G0
i want the powerstream. 420W or 520W? Is it worth the extra $40?

If you have the money, get the 520W, it wil be worth it.

 

[0010010110]

Originally posted by: GML3G0
i want the powerstream. 420W or 520W? Is it worth the extra $40?

I'd go with the 520w.