Guess who released a 1KW PSU! OCZ Thats who!

[PCduster]

OCZ ProXStream / 1000W / Active PFC

The Multi-GPU Ready ProXStream 1000 Watt power supply is designed specifically for the most demanding computing environments of PC enthusiasts, high-end system builders, and die-hard gamers. With today’s top-of-the-line graphics cards consuming large amounts of energy, the ProXStream supplies stable and reliable power to quad-GPU platforms, as well as all your systems vital components.

The new OCZ ProXStream 1000W PSU utilizes a powerful, server-class core and merges it with an unparalleled compact form factor to accommodate virtually all computer cases, a requisite for today's enthusiasts and system-builders.

The most powerful and compact PSU comes backed with an industry-leading warranty, and OCZ offers an exclusive 3 year PowerSwap warranty program for unsurpassed peace of mind.

+3.3V(28A), +5V(30A), +12V1(20A), +12V2(20A), +12V3(20A), +12V4(20A)

http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...m_power_supply


edit: they have them in stock at NCIX atm, $275USD $325CAD

On a personal note, I am a bit disappointed in the 80mm fan..

[-Prismatic-]

No power switch?

[Troglodyte]

Hmmm..., I think the graphics card industry needs an efficiency revolution. I don't think I could afford a KW PSU running at max all the time.

[-Prismatic-]

Originally Posted by Troglodyte

Hmmm..., I think the graphics card industry needs an efficiency revolution. I don't think I could afford a KW PSU running at max all the time.

2 8800's only pull about 350watts, not that bad

[Odanez]

Originally Posted by -Prismatic-

2 8800's only pull about 350watts, not that bad

you mean 2 in SLi yes?

I am surprised that PSU is the standard PSU size, isnt the 1kw pc p&c larger?

and it looks ugly, if that is the actual one

[-Prismatic-]

Originally Posted by Odanez

you mean 2 in SLi yes?

I am surprised that PSU is the standard PSU size, isnt the 1kw pc p&c larger?

and it looks ugly, if that is the actual one

Nothing a bit of black spraypaint and UV Green plexi cant fix

[DaftAMDUser]

Originally Posted by -Prismatic-

2 8800's only pull about 350watts, not that bad

I thought they were in the range of 450W+ in SLi?

http://www.hwupgrade.com/articles/vi...-in-sli_5.html

They are 300+ IDLE!!!!

[Ghost742]

small but mighty. not to bad of a price, id get one if i had money and a rig lol.

[aG3Nt0R4NG3]

Originally Posted by Odanez

you mean 2 in SLi yes?

I am surprised that PSU is the standard PSU size, isnt the 1kw pc p&c larger?

and it looks ugly, if that is the actual one

Yes it is MASSIVE... Nice to see they fit it into a normal form factor. I wonder if it will run hot with all that power flowing through it.

I think it's normal looking, which is nice... Not everyone wants LED lights and modular connections and all the bells in whistles. Just want a strong reliable PSU.

[DeepFriedCPU]

Originally Posted by Troglodyte

Hmmm..., I think the graphics card industry needs an efficiency revolution. I don't think I could afford a KW PSU running at max all the time.

new psu's now use only as much electricity as it needs.. say u have 2 8800's in sli and a couple hard drives and it used 670 watts.. the psu would only give you 670 watts, not 1kw

[Drozdov]

Originally Posted by DaftAMDUser

I thought they were in the range of 450W+ in SLi?

http://www.hwupgrade.com/articles/vi...-in-sli_5.html

They are 300+ IDLE!!!!

thats total system draw, not just the graphics card

[WyZe]

Originally Posted by DeepFriedCPU

new psu's now use only as much electricity as it needs.. say u have 2 8800's in sli and a couple hard drives and it used 670 watts.. the psu would only give you 670 watts, not 1kw

That's only output power of the PSU.

You're being billed on what your PSU draws off the AC line, not what it puts out on the DC side of it. So it totally depends on how effecient your PSU is.

[NecroshineX]

Holy shnikies! How much would that effect the electric bill? I'd be scared that the "man" would think I was growing pot or somthing in the basement.

[WyZe]

Originally Posted by NecroshineX

Holy shnikies! How much would that effect the electric bill? I'd be scared that the "man" would think I was growing pot or somthing in the basement.

Sigh... it would be roughly the same bill as if you were running a 500W PSU if both PSU's had the same effeciency and the same load on them.

[magg]

Eh, the original Powerstream's look way better...what's with it not having a toggle switch, if this is the final design?

Still, large PSU from OCZ = large downstairs.

[Drozdov]

some PSU don't have the switch for some reason, most notably Sparkle brand PSU's don't have the switch.

[magg]

That feels less safe to me...like when I shut down the computer and flip the switch, push the power button a few times to make sure all of the electricity is out of the system. Not having that step would make me feel weird...

[rashid204]

Originally Posted by Drozdov

some PSU don't have the switch for some reason, most notably Sparkle brand PSU's don't have the switch.

That's where the savings kick in . Performance at the cost of common sense.

[Ghost742]

who needs a switch when u can unplug it!!!!?????

[skilltim]

More importantly, who needs 1000W? My Wattage display currently shows 62W. Max of 109W in games.