OCZ Buys PC Power & Cooling For Millions

Post by **Apoptosis** » Fri May 25, 2007 2:53 pm

OCZ and PC Power & Cooling Join Forces to Revolutionize Power Management

PC Power & Cooling Joins the OCZ Technology Group

[quote]Sunnyvale, Calif.â€”May 25, 2007â€”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 marketâ€™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 & Coolingâ€™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. OCZâ€™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.

â€œOCZ and PC Power & Cooling are both technology leaders that share a common passion for delivering premium solutions to consumers,â€

HONkUS · Post by **HONkUS** » Fri May 25, 2007 3:39 pm

camaroguy1998 · Post by **camaroguy1998** » Fri May 25, 2007 3:53 pm

Not that this is a bad thing but, it caught me by surprise!

I hope this brings some new and innovative products to market!

Post by **Apoptosis** » Fri May 25, 2007 3:59 pm

camaroguy1998 wrote:Not that this is a bad thing but, it caught me by surprise!

I hope this brings some new and innovative products to market!

OCZ is going to put millions into PC Power and Cooling and bring their cooling line back to life... I think this is good news for all. With the DRAM market becoming less profitable this is an ideal move for them and the price they paid was not too shabby either.

here is the new logo:

Post by **dicecca112** » Fri May 25, 2007 5:21 pm

hopefully the combined mines of OCZ and PCP&C will get out a killer Powersuppy, along the lines of the legendary 520 Powerstream. I haven't been a fan of OCZ lately due to there ripple issue with there GameXtremes

DaIceMan · Post by **DaIceMan** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:26 pm

I can't believe I hadn't seen this before. This somehow makes me a little sad. I truly though PCP&C was the PREMIER power supply company, but it seems like being bought by OCZ tarnishes that a bit. Perhaps I'm reading this all wrong, but are they trying to OCZ the PCP&C parts, or vice versa?

Post by **Apoptosis** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:41 pm

neither... PC Power and Cooling will remain the same... OCZ will move their CPU coolers, water coolers and other coolers to PC Power & Cooling and will have their PSU's as their high-end line.... OCZ power supplies will be of good quality still, but a lower price point... Basically PC Power & Cooling just got a better stance in the market now.

DaIceMan · Post by **DaIceMan** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:50 pm

got it, thanks. guess I was reading it wrong.