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Old 05-17-2008, 03:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default New PSU!

hey guys just wanted to know what yall thought about the OCZ string of PSU's? Are they decent?...

Or what would you go for in the 500-600w range?

Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC - Power Supplies
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:12 AM   #2 (permalink)
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They still suck with those Ripples

How about a Corsair 650tx (and watts don't matter)
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:16 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I was lookin at those too... searched on here and seen alot of ppl recomending them... I would like it to be atleast 500w for mabe future SLI or hydraulics and mabe a coffee maker attachment lol you know...
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:19 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I saw Ste and Sora recommending it some time back, then checked out its specs and was pretty amazed, its the successor of the PC Power and Cooling 610 (in my book anyways)
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:20 AM   #5 (permalink)
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ah but its not modular is what it says on Newegg... Im in love with modular PSU
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Corsair 520hx? its a bit pricier though
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:28 AM   #7 (permalink)
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hmm wasnt really wanting to spend that much on a psu... 100 at the most
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:31 AM   #8 (permalink)
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^^lol i got my 620hx for 109 on sale...so wait for sales and look around.
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:34 AM   #9 (permalink)
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lol i would like to wait but... Age of Conan is about to come out and my PSU on my gaming computer just threw in the towel... Im gonna order prolly tonight or in the morning lol... somethin always happens to me before a good game comes out...
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:37 AM   #10 (permalink)
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^^ pick up a not bad psu locally...make sure you can return it within the next month or so and keep your eye out for deals online (then you get what you want, and screw the local shop lol)
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