OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

[greenwar]

I was just checking monarch for some psus and saw two new OCZ power supplies. From the specs:

+3.3V(36A), +5V(30A), +12V1(15A), +12V2(15A), +12V3(15A), +12V4(15A)

both the 600W and 700W psu I am thinking these are possibly rebadged Fortron Epsilon series psu. Any body has any idea if OCZ is switching their Psu suppliers and now moving towards Fortron/FSP/Sparkle route?

Considering they come with the OCZ bling, price of these modules seemed very close to the fortron Epsilon ones.

[willawake]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

rumours on the forums say yes.

what about the new mushkin psus, who makes those
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/335/1/

[Galvanized]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

*sigh* OP, I thought the 0060 had your undivided attention.

OCZ has moved from Topower to Fortron/Source and it's a lateral move. Topower offers independent line regulation, F/S doesn't. Both are decent OEMs. Go to jonnyguru.com and read his Blog...Often. It's discused there & links are offered.
A current OCZ could be from either OEM.

Mushkin supposedly has been involved with Topower in a design that will be a worthy player in the SMPS world. A member over at AT has an inside source at Mushkin and he was told just wait & see. Search the C&C Forum over there and see if you find any cred in it. Search Mushkin.
I don't care for the OCZ bling. One concern is the stiff cabling OCZ uses. A hair dryer must be used to get decent bends when installing it in a case, plus my past experiance with tranparant insulation has lead me to dislike it's lack of dielectric strength when used for automotive secondary ignition wiring.
True 20k volts is not 12V but I still have this dislike.
Chose your partner well, then dance

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

Topower offers independent line regulation, F/S doesn't.

Not quite correct - there are some with the independant regulation: FSP460-60PFN, FSP550-60PLN, FSP550-60PLG, FSP550PLG-SLI, and the Zen fanless units.

In terms of build quality, I've always considered FSP to be a notch above Topower.

[tiresias]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

*sigh* OP, I thought the 0060 had your undivided attention.

Lol Galvanized I must admit the 0060 has me hooked too. There's something endearing about its Spartan looks and brutal component size. All gut feeling, I know - but after seeing so many colourful, flashy, feature-rich (now that's a euphemism!) PSUs, it's refreshing to find one that's made as they used to.

I'm actually secretly planning to buy the even 'cooler' 0056 model. Also a Liteon 5651-1A PCB, but with both fans installed - and complete with buzzer (which I'm sure likes to "go off" in the middle of the night) and red LED to warn you should either fail.

I haven't able to find the 0056 around here for a sensible price, but when I do, you can be sure the Nikon will be getting some exercise.

Still, my wife for one is much happier with her "Enermax coolergiant" - it's quieter - and I know she appreciates that red anodized aluminium look too...

...

PS. greenwar: see if you can find any internal photos (even poor ones) of the OCZ unit - the FSP Epsilons have quite a characteristic and easily identifiable design.

[jonnyGURU]

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Just to confuse things.... How about an Enermax that's not an Enermax????

http://jonnyguru.blogspot.com/2006/0...-in-japan.html

[tiresias]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

Just to confuse things.... How about an Enermax that's not an Enermax????

http://jonnyguru.blogspot.com/2006/0...-in-japan.html

A "Grow Up Japan" PSU ... intriguing find. I had seen that name a few times before on Japanese hardware sites.

Although the name sounds a little like an insult from the Chinese, the picture does show United Chemicons as output caps - which would not be a bad thing.

[Galvanized]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

OKWolf, I sit corrected. I did read an exchange you and jonny had over at HardOC Forums and was left with that impression. Plus the fact that two older FSPs I opened up to clean, inspect & replace fans had only one pot.

greenwar, look into the Enhance ENS-0560G. Full modular and Froogles for <$120. Exact same as the Silverstone Strider 600W. PM me here or AT for many links to reviews. I bought one. Enhance is a respected name on this board,iirc

tiresias (Googled and read about your nick=interesting stuff)
The 0056 Froogles at $120 State side and is readily avalible. I know that doesn't help as shipping + import duty would be a deal killer.

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

Plus the fact that two older FSPs I opened up to clean, inspect & replace fans had only one pot.

Yeah, most of them aren't independantly regulated. My own 530W and 600W Fortrons aren't, though they do what they were built to do so I have no complaints. My XP rig can't even budge the 5v rail on the 530W most of the time, which is where all the load is.

[greenwar]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

*sigh* OP, I thought the 0060 had your undivided attention.

Hey who said I disgressed from buying the supermicro? I saw this at Monarch and thought hey, I probably know whats under the hood.

Tiresias, I lack the connections that you guys have but will see if I can find any picture of the OCZ gamerXstream psus.

Lots of links in the thread already, time to grab some Earl Grey and read.

I will edit this post to post useful stuff if I find any. Out of respect from all you guys, I am trying to stay away from posting useless crap.

[Chris1992]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

notice that the primary caps on the MGE Duro are Samxon?

[jonnyGURU]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

notice that the primary caps on the MGE Duro are Samxon?

Since this thread is all over the place anyways....

SamXon or CapXon? I've seen CapXon in Seventeams. Is it the same company as SamXon? Is there something wrong with SamXon/CapXon?

[tiresias]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

notice that the primary caps on the MGE Duro are Samxon?

MGE Duro? Where? I don't see an MGE Duro...

SamXon or CapXon? I've seen CapXon in Seventeams. Is it the same company as SamXon? Is there something wrong with SamXon/CapXon?

I believe there's something of an ongoing debate among some members regarding the quality of Samxon caps. From what I've seen, there isn't really enough evidence either way to promote (or blacklist) them...

[willawake]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?





seventeam? according to techgage the 900w Duro has :

The Duro has a nominal wattage of 820W continuous (@ 25°C I assume) a peak of 900W and a continuous wattage of 750W @ 50°C

[jonnyGURU]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

Yes. Seventeam. The MGE Duro is based on a Seventeam 750W.

[greenwar]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182029

Any idea who makes these psus for Rosewill? I have had two rosewill powering my folding rigs for over 2 years now without any issues. Any body had a chance to identify who is the actual supplier of these units?

[greenwar]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

Yes. Seventeam. The MGE Duro is based on a Seventeam 750W.

Ok as you can tell from my post count, I am almost illeterate when it comes to PSUs. The ocz being a seventeam, does it make is a good psu?

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182029

Any idea who makes these psus for Rosewill?

ATNG Power. Some low end Rosewills I've seen have been Deer and Powmax though.

[jonnyGURU]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

Ok as you can tell from my post count, I am almost illeterate when it comes to PSUs. The ocz being a seventeam, does it make is a good psu?

I never said the OCZ was a Seventeam. Chris brought up the Duro and I said IT was made by Seventeam.

[greenwar]

Re: OCZ GameXStream 600/700W psu - possibly rebadged Fortrons?

I never said the OCZ was a Seventeam. Chris brought up the Duro and I said IT was made by Seventeam.

Whoops!! Newbie Alert. So after a quick re-read, I see that you mentioned the MGE duro is 900W psu is built by seventeam. I did some google research yesterday and found out that seventeam is a fairly reputed psu builder. I also read your blog where you were mentioning that a new, more reliable review would be put up by someone you know. I am waiting for that review I guess.

Thanks guys for your posts.