OCZ 520 or X-Connect

SIK_L_CELL · Oct 4, 2004, 12:08 PM

Which of these would be best for a high-powered system running a 12v water pump? And would the adjustable rails be an advantage? Thanks.

dipstick · Oct 4, 2004, 12:17 PM

My vote goes to the OCZ but check this thread out to see what others think.
(Ultra X-Connect/OCZ PowerStream) PSU Deathmatch

Shinjikun · Oct 4, 2004, 12:38 PM

I love my X-Connect PSU; but then again you might need the better voltage if you're going to be running a pump (depending on what over components you have).

SIK_L_CELL · Oct 4, 2004, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys, I dont know which one to get. My 480 is messing with my OC.

Shinjikun · Oct 4, 2004, 12:45 PM

Are you planning to use those same components you have now? If so you might want to go for the OCZ. I'm sure the 500W X-Connect will be able to handle that load but with a cooling system you might want to go for the OCZ instead due to the voltage and the rails. I hate to recommend something other than the X-Connect but in this case the OCZ might suite you better.

Drakon · Oct 4, 2004, 01:03 PM

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I hate to recommend something other than the X-Connect but in this case the OCZ might suite you better.

Fanboy!... jk

Shinjikun · Oct 4, 2004, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakon

Fanboy!... jk

Well the X-Connect does have awesome rails, plus it looks cool, plus out of all things the cables are modular... so yea... with all those positives it's easy to become a fanboy of sorts.

Drakon · Oct 4, 2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinjikun

Well the X-Connect does have awesome rails, plus it looks cool, plus out of all things the cables are modular... so yea... with all those positives it's easy to become a fanboy of sorts.

i know, shinji. well have our favorite brand for components...

Shinjikun · Oct 4, 2004, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakon

i know, shinji. well have our favorite brand for components...

Yes... yes we do.

But beyond that I try to stay away from fanboy-ism when recommending a component. In this case I'll go for OCZ.

All though Ultra; I'm a proud owner of YOUR product.

SIK_L_CELL · Oct 4, 2004, 09:05 PM

Thanks guys, I just ordered the OCZ 520. And I couldnt help myself, I got 512x2 Ballistix pc4000. Boy is the little woman gonna be pissed! Doh.

GutterPunk · Oct 4, 2004, 09:29 PM

lol Sik L you made a good choice but dang yeah the woman is gonna put the spank on ya

Shinjikun · Oct 4, 2004, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SIK_L_CELL

Thanks guys, I just ordered the OCZ 520. And I couldnt help myself, I got 512x2 Ballistix pc4000. Boy is the little woman gonna be pissed! Doh.

Ha! Good stuff. I always feel a little guilty spending a ton of money on the computer; just take her out to a nice dinner and get her some flowers. After a 'good' night together everything should be a-ok. Let us know how that machine works out for you after the new compoents.

sbrehm72255 · Oct 6, 2004, 07:50 AM

you'll be happy with either of those PSUs, I run my complete external water cooling system off my Antec 480 and it's old, so the newer ones should be just fine.