Press Release: PC Power & Cooling Joins the OCZ Technology Group

This must be one of the best move OCZ can do this year, aside from introducing uber RAMs. OCZ has been very agressive with the PSU market, yet they still can't compete with PCP&C when it comes to stability and reliability. Sure, their existing OCZ PSUs do rock, but the enthusiast favorite has always been the server-grade PCP&C. Expand to read the full press release...

Sunnyvale, Calif.—May 25, 2007—OCZ today announced immediate plans to bring PC Power & Cooling into the OCZ Technology Group. As a worldwide leader in high performance computer hardware, OCZ acquired PC Power & Cooling to utilize their keen expertise in power management and take the organization to the next level. This compelling partnership between the two like-minded companies will create a powerful fusion of patented technologies, innovative, high quality PC components, and improved accessibility of premium solutions for customers worldwide. All parties, including the consumer, will benefit from the acquisition; the combined company is now situated to deliver ground-breaking power solutions to meet the growing demand for efficient, high performance components to power the computing needs of gaming, enthusiast, and mission-critical systems builders alike.

With OCZ and PC Power & Cooling joining forces, the result is a solid partnership aimed at delivering superior solutions to end-users. Combining technical strengths, R&D resources, and complementary proficiencies, the new OCZ Technology Group intends to go above and beyond consumer expectations in quality, service, and hi-tech leadership. As the time-honored frontrunner in best-in-class power solutions, only PC Power & Cooling can redefine and develop the market’s standards of performance, as it has done for the past twenty-two years since its inception in 1985. Previously, PC Power & Cooling solutions were only available to US customers through their online store and a few select resellers and retail outlets. Under the OCZ Technology Group, PC Power & Cooling products will gain the exposure of the established OCZ global channel, maximizing the availability of the reputable line to customers everywhere.

All OCZ and PC Power & Cooling product lines will benefit from the new collaboration efforts. Moving forward, PC Power & Cooling’s complete line of power supplies will become the premium-grade PSU collection from OCZ, and will continue to be branded under the PC Power & Cooling brand. In addition to combining current product lines, the focus of OCZ and PC Power & Cooling is to take innovation and industry leadership to new heights. As the founder and CEO of PCP&C, Doug Dodson, moves into the position of Chief Technology Officer at OCZ, the integration of his expertise will set new standards for OCZ product development and innovation. OCZ’s popular high performance memory modules, PSUs, and flash memory will continue to evolve ahead of the times and stay attuned to the needs of the industry. The outcome is a greatly differentiated range of OCZ and PCP&C solutions available worldwide that addresses the complete spectrum of applications.

“OCZ and PC Power & Cooling are both technology leaders that share a common passion for delivering premium solutions to consumers,” said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology Group. “By bringing these two established companies together we are able to leverage the strengths of each organization and accelerate the development of cutting edge products for a variety of markets. We believe that collectively OCZ and PC Power & Cooling will build on our combined heritage to revolutionize high end computing."

"As an expansion partner, I believe we have found in OCZ the ideal fit for the culture and approach of PC Power & Cooling," said Doug Dodson, founder and CEO of PCP&C. "In my new role as Chief Technology Officer, I will focus on maintaining PC Power's lead in proven ultra high-performance with the Turbo-Cool line, and in value and quiet computing with the Silencer line, as well as provide guidance for the continuing improvement of OCZ's power management solutions. I am excited about the improved accessibility of PC Power & Cooling products and I am confident that our rich tradition of reliability and innovation will continue to strengthen as a part of the OCZ Technology Group."

Building on a shared understanding and mutual enthusiasm for leading-edge computer technology, OCZ and PC Power & Cooling will seamlessly unify to represent the pinnacle of performance. Look for all of OCZ Technology Group's current and future products in its worldwide network of distributors, e-tailers, and retail stores.

Source:PC Power & Cooling Joins the OCZ Technology Group

Press Release: OCZ Technology Merges their Leading Edge PSU Technology with a Modular Cable Management System and Launches the ModXStream Power Supply

While OCZ* is one of my favorite companies of enthusiast-rated products, I never really liked their ModStream series. And for some reason, I never really liked the looked and performance of such PSU. But anyway, OCZ* released a new PSU and they claim it to look good, cable-management friendly, and uber silent. Check it out...

OCZ Technology Merges their Leading Edge PSU Technology with a Modular Cable Management System and Launches the ModXStream Power Supply Family
2007-04-12

Sunnyvale, CA—April 12, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the ModXStream Series, a new line of power supplies designed to offer consumers a combination of OCZ’s legendary PSU architecture and an efficient modular cable management system. Available in 780W and 900W models, the high efficiency ModXStream offers the industry’s highest performing modular power supplies on the market.

As a gamer or case modder, modular cabling is a necessity when building a cool and orderly system. To optimize airflow and eliminate cable mazes, the ModXStream power supply is equipped with EZMod technology to allow complete customization of your power system by utilizing only the cables you require.

The ModXStream was engineered to be the quietest PSU available so gamers can hear their games and not their PC. Kept ultra-cool with a load-controlled 120mm fan, the powerful ModXStream still remains virtually silent and supremely cool even at peak loads.

Next generation platforms and high performance graphics cards are essential to modern gamers and enthusiasts. Complete with dual/quad PCI-Express cables and six serial ATA connectors, the rock solid ModXStream is built to provide sufficient output to power demanding GPU and setups. With a sustained output of 780W or 900W and four +12V rails to provide uniform distribution of power, the ModXStream is the superlative solution for and driving today's higher end systems.

“The new series of 780W/900W ModXStream PSUs extends the range of high-end modular power supplies to new performance dimensions,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. “Whereas most modular PSUs hit the ceiling at 600W, the new OCZ ModXStreams are specked to comfortably support even the most demanding graphics processors along with multi-core CPUs.“

The OCZ ModXStream provides Universal Input and Active PFC (Power Factor Correction) to effectively regulate input voltage across worldwide power grids and maintain an economical, yet stable supply of power.

All OCZ ModXStream power supplies come backed with an industry-leading three year OCZ PowerSwap Warranty for the ultimate peace of mind.

For more information on the OCZ ModXStream Power Supply series, please visit our product page here.

Source:OCZ Technology Merges their Leading Edge PSU Technology with a Modular Cable Management System and Launches the ModXStream Power Supply Family

Tech LInk? (PSU): Miller Electric 10,000W Power Supply Review

If you are in the mood for some funny review, check this one out. Gotta love PCPER's latest article, I really enjoyed it. Expand the news post to see a teaser excerpt of the review.

Up until one of the resistive load banks overheated and caught fire, the PSU produced stellar load regulation on all of the outputs across a broad range of loads; even when delivering 2,500 watts of DC power.

Oh @#$%! That’s not good! Fire-Fire-Fire! Well, turn it off, turn it off! These are a few of the thoughts that flashed thru my mind as I reached for the fire extinguisher…

Unfortunately, that concluded our testing on the XMT 300 PC power supply…

Source:Miller Electric 10,000W Power Supply Review

Tech Link (PSU): OCZ ProXStream 1kw OCZ1000PXS ATX PSU

If you have a monster rig and looking to improve your PSU, then OC3D might have something that will fit your needs. The author is happy with it, except he believes it's a little pricey for its worth. Check it out...

Conclusion

The OCZ ProXStream 1000w is a great looking unit with stable voltages all the way up to 886w and quite possibly beyond. The tweakers among us will be delighted to see that the ProXStream has internal pots that can be used for fine tuning the output voltages (providing you can remove the anti-tamper glue), and with an efficiency of over 81% the unit should also appeal to those who are looking to save valuable pennies on their energy bills.

Unfortunately due to the way that the ProXStream is crammed with two levels of circuits, the unit gets very hot. To counteract this OCZ have installed a high-cfm 80mm fan that unfortunately can only be described as a leaf blower when running at full speed.

If noise isn't a factor in your next PSU purchase, then the OCZ ProXStream can be found over at SpecialTech or Tekheads retailing for around £195. This is rather expensive considering the minimalistic package you get when compared with other 1kw power supplies on the market, and personally I was expecting it to be at least £20-30 cheaper.

Update 04/03/07
We have been informed that the OCZ ProXStream 1kw has been reduced in price by £20 over at SpecialTech. This brings the retail price down to £175 making the ProXStream far more competitive in the 1kw market. For this reason, the price sub-score has been increased from 7 to 8.


Pro's
• Great looking electroplated finish.
• Sleeved cables and easy grip molex connectors.
• Good efficiency at medium and high load levels.
• Fairly stable voltages when tested up to 886w.
• Standard sized ATX casing. Suitable for all PC's.
• Adjustable pots for tweaking voltage output.

Con's
• Very noisy even with 0% load.
• Unit gets hot under heavy load.
• +5v rail results could have been better.

Source:OCZ ProXStream 1kw OCZ1000PXS ATX PSU

Tech Link (PSU): Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000w Quad Extreme

I know this posting is late, but I figure my similar power supply is due to arrive at the end of the month. I am certainly sure that I won't be able to tell for myself if it indeed is living up to the promise of its capacity, since that will definitely make a big dent on my electric bill. However, knowing this PSU passed the high requirements of FUGGER, XS owner, then I am quite sure this PSU will not let me down. Check it out...

Comdex 2003, my display rig in the Abit booth had a heart attack firing up at 4.4Ghz and the PSU was dead. I tracked back out onto the show floor and found Tom @ Enermax who said sure my 450w power supply could handle the situation, so he gave the the PSU in good faith and I hauled it back to the Abit booth with Tom in tow and snapped it like a twig. Whoops, so we go back out the Enermax booth and grab the biggest supply they had at the show, it was a 651w model that worked great for the entire duration of the show.

Well as luck would have it this year at CES we ran into power supply problems again with a 1Kw single rail from another popular manufacture failed to post on the bench rig.

Source:Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000w Quad Extreme

Tech Link (Power Supply): Tagan TurboJet TG1100-U95 1,100 W Power Supply

Nowadays, for extreme PC usage, you just can't get by without a good reliable power supply. If you are in need of one, HardwareSecrets has an article up for you guys. Kentsfield will love this baby and the PSU will have enough juice to make quadcore stable.

It is a high-end power supply with active PFC. Instead of having a big 120-mm fan on its bottom it has two 80-mm fans, one at its front and the other at its back. We prefer the 120-mm fan approach, as it provides a better airflow with lower noise level. This power supply has the same size as a conventional ATX power supply, which drew our attention, as Galaxy 1000 W from Enermax had to be bigger in order to accommodate all necessary components to deliver true 1,000 W of power – and this model from Tagan is labeled 1,100 W. This gave us a hint that we needed to take a careful look on its internal design.

Source:Tagan TurboJet TG1100-U95 1,100 W Power Supply