POLL: Most cost-effective PSU for OC'ing

[UzairH]

Very simple: Which among these major psu manufacturers has the best psu's in terms of stability and long-term quailty for general oc'ing? Make your judgement based not only on the absolute quality but cost also, eg if a psu is not ultra-precise but costs significantly less than an expensive, ultra-precise psu.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Try Fortron/Sparkle for best bang for the buck. ThermalTake's 430W offering is also good value.

 

[stevty2889]

OCZ is probably the best, Enermax and Antec are both good, though I prefer enermax, thermaltake?? I barely trust that thing in my backup rig..it's 12v rail is too weak..

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
Try Fortron/Sparkle for best bang for the buck. ThermalTake's 430W offering is also good value.

yup. if you want cost effective go with Fortron/sparkle.

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

PC Power and Cooling as a gift! LOL. I would say OCZ then Antec

 

[SkiMaskWay]

Seasonic S12

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article226-page1.html

 

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: SkiMaskWay
Seasonic S12

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article226-page1.html

 

[phr0m]

powerstream has one of the best 12v rails that i have seen (besides PCP&C) and it isnt tooooooo overpriced
and you get power swap which is a very good warrenty service

 

[superkdogg]

Another vote for the fortron group. I've been please with their ratings and their value. Also usually pretty quiet if that's a concern-many have 1 120mm fan.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Seasonic S12 Series. Silent and only psu's that are 80+% energy efficient.

 

[cbehnken]

Enermax! Fairly cheap, quiet, and stable. Oh, and true 24-pin connector!

 

[imported_llama]

i have a full review of the OCZ Powersteam 520w PSU at my site, i will have to finnish taking pictutes. In the mean time, feel free to register on the forums and have a look at the single review before (done by my friend)

http://www.terra-army.com/reviews.html

 

[UzairH]

Thanks y'all llama i'll look at your review. it looks like the ocz powerstream is the one to beat, except the fortron which you guys say is good at a low price. can anyone confirm if the ocz and fortron come with 24 pin mobo connector and pci-e connector

 

[zr0e]

my 520w powerstream has all the connections in the world (definitely including 24pin and pci-e) but i believe older ones don't come with this connection...

(and it's great, another vote for it)

 

[Fern]

Another vote for Fortron since this about cost-efectiveness.

Fern

 

[Sentential]

Out of THAT list. Powerstream. Overall Fortron.

 

[RussianSensation]

Most of the world records are set on the OCZ 520 powerstream....so that kinda answers the question.

 

[Sentential]

Originally posted by: RussianSensation
Most of the world records are set on the OCZ 520 powerstream....so that kinda answers the question.

Negitive. Almost ALL are set on PC Power And Cooling. THose who used the Powerstreams are in the minority

 

[sephiros64]

yep. pcp&p's are amazing.

 

[hippotautamus]

Do the OCZ modstreams stack up well against the powerstreams of same wattage? I like the cabling system the modstream has

 

[CheesePoofs]

The Powerstreams are the best, antec and enermax next, Thermaltake would be in a distant last. I wouldn't trust their PS's anywhere near as much as the other companies' power supplies.

Hippotautamus: The Modstreams have weaker 12v rails than Powerstreams of the same wattage.

 

[Sentential]

Originally posted by: hippotautamus
Do the OCZ modstreams stack up well against the powerstreams of same wattage? I like the cabling system the modstream has

No they dont. Modstreams use non-topower parts and therefor are pretty crappy

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
Try Fortron/Sparkle for best bang for the buck. ThermalTake's 430W offering is also good value.

Sparkle/Forton KICK ASS.

 

[Avalon]

For all those voting OCZ, remember:

COST EFFECTIVE.

Just seems like a bunch of fanboys vote before reading the poll.

OCZ units, while very popular, are also fairly expensive.
You can get a similar high quality unit for less.

 

[UzairH]

Wow. I didn't know so many people would reply! Thanks a bunch guys, this'll help me in my choice, and hopefully others also looking for a new PSU. You rock!

It seems like most agree that while OCZ is best quality overall, it is a bit expensive also, and fortron is best bang for buck. PCP and cooling seems to get the vote for top-notch quality, at a top-notch price of > $200. Only for the rich!