OCZ PowerStream 520W vs Antec True550

[dejunjing]

It is sais Antec True550 has larger deviation of 12V than OCZ. Is this true?

Which PSU is better? Need to decide soon, please give suggestion

 

[Sonic587]

Can't go wrong with either. I'd cast my vote for the OCZ, however.

 

[Squally Leonharty]

OCZ > * 🙂

Though the other is good as well. But seeing that my PSU performs incredibly well, I can't say anything else but "take the OCZ, screw the others". xD

 

[Gamingphreek]

OCZ is much better. They have reports of the 520 rolling through 620Watts for a few minutes (no one has tested it for more than a few minutes though.

Antec is really good but OCZ is gonna be better (ie Quieter, more powerful).

-Kevin

 

[jonnyGURU]

I'm going to go with the OCZ here too. Although, please don't factor in the adjustable POT's as a deciding factor. I think those are just so 'tard. 😛

 

[jose]

Look at the Antec 550 EPS version I'd say it's better than both ps's your looking at.

Regards,
Jose

 

[dejunjing]

Originally posted by: jose
Look at the Antec 550 EPS version I'd say it's better than both ps's your looking at.

Regards,
Jose

From their website, it's not compatible for ATX

 

[jose]

Depends on what mobo your looking at. Supermicro p4sct(P4) & Dual Opt/Xeon & the new Asus NForce4 SLI mobo's use a 24pin connector.

Looks like many new mobo's will go this route. Also there are adapters that go from 24pin to 20pin.

the +12V rail is Antec 550 (24A $99.99) , Antec 550 EPS(36A $112.50) & the OCZ 520(33A $139)

Regards,
Jose

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: jose
Depends on what mobo your looking at. Supermicro p4sct(P4) & Dual Opt/Xeon & the new Asus NForce4 SLI mobo's use a 24pin connector.

Looks like many new mobo's will go this route. Also there are adapters that go from 24pin to 20pin.

the +12V rail is Antec 550 (24A $99.99) , Antec 550 EPS(36A $112.50) & the OCZ 520(33A $139)

Regards,
Jose

And 24 to 20 pin adapters are everywhere. HEY LOOK! Here's one sitting on my desk. 🙂

 

[jose]

http://www.servercase.com/miva...mp;Category_Code=PAcce

$6 24pin to 20pin adapter... 🙂

Regards,
Jose

 

[nealh]

if you go to www.silentpcreview.com you will find the Antec 550 is louder than the OCZ 520w but is still on there recommended list

I think both are a good choice..I went with the OCZ 520w....5 yr warranty...I liked all the connectors

2 single special shielded 4pin for VGA/HDD
1 PCI-E
2 SATA
2 with 3 4pin molex and floppy
works with P4/P8
20pin/24pin
leads are braided or shielded

For what its worth it has a very nice mirror finish too

It is quiet..also I liked the idea of the front/rear fan vs bottom and rear like my old Antec TruePower 480w

Also I like the idea of the adjustable POTS...not sure whether this is really important or not

I have been using the OCZ 520w for about 10days now and I anm very happy with it

Also my rails never seem to change

P4 2.4@2.9 at 160fsb with 1.625v
Abit IT7 MAx2 rev2
1gb pc2700@pc3200 at 2.7v 4:5 divider
Radeon 9700pro
2x160gb Maxtor HDD
dvdrom
dvdrw
cdrw
Audigy2
Adaptec 2906 scsi card for my scanner
2 80mmx25mm Mad Dog whisper fans..27cfm@22db