OCZ vs XFX PSU

[spaceman1701]

Hi,

I was wondering which PSU to buy:

The OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

Or the XFX Core Edition PRO650W:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

The OCZs pricing seems ominous because it is a modular 700W PSU for only $90. 600W is enough for me but more headroom is always better. So my question is simple: Which PSU is better?

 

[Silvune]

The OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W has 552W combined on its 12V rails, while the XFX has 636W. So the XFX is more powerful.

 

[spaceman1701]

The OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W has 552W combined on its 12V rails, while the XFX has 636W. So the XFX is more powerful.

Hmmm... So why is the OCZ rated at 700W?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

The OCZ is rated for peak power while the XFX is rated for continuous power. XFX PSUs are generally very high quality while OCZ is generally good without being great.

 

[spaceman1701]

Best answer selected by spaceman1701.

 

[spaceman1701]

The OCZ is rated for peak power while the XFX is rated for continuous power. XFX PSUs are generally very high quality while OCZ is generally good without being great.

Okay, I guess I will get the XFX.

 

[Silvune]

I think the 700W is its continuous rating, you just have to draw the full 150W from the +5V and +3.3V rails. But you'd be hard pressed to do that with a modern system as most components use the +12V rail.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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