Sine of the times
OCZ acquired PC Power and Cooling in 2007 and now positions it as its high-end subsidiary for, well, PC power and cooling. Under the banner of this subsidiary, OCZ has launched its first ever uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
The Pro-Source 1500 UPS is targeted at high-end enthusiasts and mission-critical systems, is fully compatible with OCZ PSUs and claims to be "your ultimate source of back-up power".
The secret behind this claimed excellence is the fact that is provides a pure sine wave output rather than the shoddy square wave or ‘step' sine waves produced by lesser UPSs. These inferior sine waves can play havoc with PSU circuitry and lead to a rejection of the UPS as a power source. This would presumably defeat the object of having one somewhat.
"The Pro-Source protects your investment by delivering a pure sine wave output for uninterrupted power to even the most demanding pc configurations in the event of an extended power disruption," said Ryan Edwards, director of product management for OCZ group.
OCZ says the Pro-Source 1500 is retailing for under $300 in the States, but there's no word on pricing and availability in the UK.
