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700W GameXStream ocz700gxs sli opinions?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by tastegw, Nov 22, 2008.

  1. tastegw Newcomer, in training Posts: 244

    ok, so i can buy thsi psu for 75 bucks shipped

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    is this a bargin or should i put my money elsewhere? (different psu)

    thanks for opinions!
  2. luvhuffer TechSpot Paladin Posts: 635

    Well it's hard to say. NewEgg has it as
    Original Price: $149.99
    You Save: $55.00
    $94.99
    ($59.99 after $35.00 Mail-In Rebate)
    Free Shipping*

    I'm a bit leery when stuff that's fairly new gets discounted too heavily. I always think the product must have issues. OCZ makes OK RAM but I really don't know much about their PSU's. Do your graphics card take 6 or 8 pin connectors? The cheaper PSU's with multi 12+ connectors usually run at 18A like this one. Better ones at 19A and good ones at 20A or higher. For $75 I'd be looking for one that's at least up to current standards. ATX12V/EPS12V.
  3. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,246   +16

    It's a decent PSU, although for a system that draws a lot of power (an 8800\9800 series SLI system for example), the output exhibits too much ripple.
    I'd recommend the Corsair 650TX as a far better choice for around the same price.