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Mantralord
11-15-2006, 10:23 PM
I have a chance to trade off my Powerstream 520 for a GameXStream 600. I've seen a number of people posting in forums that their Powerstreams died, so I figure I'll just trade mine in before it decides to fail (the number of failures might be based on the popularity of the Powerstreams for a while, someone should comment on this). However, I've also read that the GameXStreams have ripple issue, which can affect the life of other components. According to Jonny's tests, the worst ripple is only at higher loads, which the vast majority of PC's seldom spend their time at. Still, I would like to have the full power rating, just out of ethics.

So, on one hand, we have typical Topower crap, and on the other, FSP's recent mediocrity. Should I keep my Powerstream or trade?
CAD4466HK
11-15-2006, 10:28 PM
I have a chance to trade off my Powerstream 520 for a GameXStream 600. I've seen a number of people posting in forums that their Powerstreams died, so I figure I'll just trade mine in before it decides to fail (the number of failures might be based on the popularity of the Powerstreams for a while, someone should comment on this). However, I've also read that the GameXStreams have ripple issue, which can affect the life of other components. According to Jonny's tests, the worst ripple is only at higher loads, which the vast majority of PC's seldom spend their time at. Still, I would like to have the full power rating, just out of ethics.

So, on one hand, we have typical Topower crap, and on the other, FSP's recent mediocrity. Should I keep my Powerstream or trade?

That's a no brainer, do it:p
Bbq
11-16-2006, 12:07 AM
If it's the OCZ Powerstream 520 SLI (Blue LED), keep. If it's the green led', swap.

Why not some other power supply?
Mantralord
11-16-2006, 12:14 AM
If it's the OCZ Powerstream 520 SLI (Blue LED), keep. If it's the green led', swap.

Why not some other power supply?

I planned to use the Powerswap warranty to get the different OCZ.
CAD4466HK
11-16-2006, 02:27 AM
I planned to use the Powerswap warranty to get the different OCZ.

That's what I thought you were doing;)
Because why on earth would anyone trade you a
GXS 600,for a PS 520?
Unless they had no frelling clue:p
Oklahoma Wolf
11-16-2006, 09:23 AM
Should I keep my Powerstream or trade?

I think I'd try for the Evostream if that's an option.