Help with PSU upgrade or not

[thaox155]

I have a OCZ GameXstream 700w right now. Should I sell it for $60 and buy a CORSAIR CMPSU series?

 

[ulysses35]

Without knowing your specific PC components its difficult to say. OCZ make some great PSU's and so do Corsair.

If your current PSU is adequate for your needs then why bother changing it

 

[JackNaylorPE]

GameXstream hasn't been reviewed well (7.5 performance rating):

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story3&reid=24

What are your needs ?

One or two GFX cards, how demanding are they ?

Overclocking ?

If ya gonna dump a PSU, make sure you step up a notch up and not down.

Twin GFX and serious OC's .... 850 watter from Editor's Choice list at:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

and a 10.0 performance rating at jonnyguru.com

Single GFX and serious OC's .... 650 watter from Editor's Choice list at:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

and a 10.0 performance rating at jonnyguru.com

For moderate OC's, look for a 9.0 - 9.5 on jonnyguru sized as above and "Recommended List at:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

For stock PC's look for a 8.5 - 9.0 on jonnyguru sized as above

 

[thaox155]

GameXstream hasn't been reviewed well (7.5 performance rating):

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story3&reid=24

What are your needs ?

One or two GFX cards, how demanding are they ?

Overclocking ?

If ya gonna dump a PSU, make sure you step up a notch up and not down.

Twin GFX and serious OC's .... 850 watter from Editor's Choice list at:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

and a 10.0 performance rating at jonnyguru.com

Single GFX and serious OC's .... 650 watter from Editor's Choice list at:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

and a 10.0 performance rating at jonnyguru.com

For moderate OC's, look for a 9.0 - 9.5 on jonnyguru sized as above and "Recommended List at:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_PSUs

For stock PC's look for a 8.5 - 9.0 on jonnyguru sized as above

yeah i notice that. that is why im asking if i should keep it or sell it and add $40 for a CORSAIR CMPSU series.
Im going to go either AMD x3 720 BE or Intel i5, hd5850 or 5870, no crossfire, 4-6gb of ddr3 rams, 1x320gb hard drive

 

[jsc]

If I had a 700 watt OCZ and I knew i could get $60 for it, I'd sell in a heartbeat.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Go for it!

Recently I read a series of competent technical reviews about OCZ 700 watt power supplies. They all had similar shortcomings and missing features that are standard in high quality power supplies. It appears as if OCZ took shortcuts to reduce production costs. Overall I have found OCZ is inconsistant in their offerings.

Corsair has a reputation for high quality power supplies. They consistently earn high marks in technical reviews. They are very stable, reliable, and come with a 5 year warranty.