Product Application:

Modular Power Supply

Product Provided by:

OCZ

Available at:

NewEgg.com

Estimated MSRP:

$179.99

Availability:

Now

Review by:

Darren

Edited by:

Scott

Review date:

June 8th, 2007

 

 

 

     The power supply is cleanly packaged and the modular cabling is nicely bundled in a Velcro fastener.  The power supply also included the manual, a standard power cable and 5 mounting screws in matching black.

      The ModXStream is finished in a nice glossy black with matching black braided sleeves.  The most common connectors are attached directly to the unit leaving the modular runs to the more optional leads.

No tough choices here, the power supply will run all of the included cables at the same time if needed.

     The bottom surface is dominated by this load controlled clear 120mm fan.  The fan is lit by four blue LEDs and the lighting appears to react to the load, growing brighter under load and rather dim at an idle state.  I have never been a fan of additional stickers but the ModXStream keeps the extras fairly minimal.

     From this angle you can see the rest of the unit shows off the shiny black finish well.  OCZ follows the recent trend of sticking with a single larger fan solution to improve airflow without increasing noise levels leaving the back with a simple plug and switch surrounded by open mesh.

     OCZ has split the +12 Volt rails into four 20A rails providing enough power for the demanding Crossfire and SLI setups driving the top performance builds.  Even the +3.3 V and +5V runs offer ample power for all but the most demanding builds out there today.

     Although not as exciting looking as many of the modular units we have tested, the ModXStream features a clean dependable design with just the ports needed.