Introduction

Quite some time ago we were kindly given the chance to review the OCZ Fatal1ty 700 Watt. Today, OCZ have kindly let us take a look at the 600W ModXStream Pro. Will this 600W Modular power supply perform to the standards of the other units we’ve tested? Time to find out…

About OCZ

“Entering the memory market in August 2000, OCZ Technology was built around the determination to manufacture the best high speed DDR and RDRAM. OCZ was founded by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and our commitment to the end-user has not digressed.”

Features

• 500W, 600W, 700W Configurations
• OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
• Internal 135mm fan (500W,600W,700W)
• SLI™ Certified
• 3 year warranty backed by OCZ’s exclusive PowerSwap™ Warranty replacement program. No more endless return-for-repair loops!

Specifications

• 150 x 160 x 86mm (W x L x H)
• ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V
• Typical load 86% Efficiency
• 80+ Certified
• Overvoltage/OverPower/Short-Circuit protection
• (.99)Active PFC
• MTBF: 100,000 hours @ 25C

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Introduction

Recently at Tech-Reviews we’ve been reviewing a lot of high wattage power supplies. We haven’t however looked at the lower range units. Luckily today though, we’ve been handed a Tuniq Potency 550W to review. Can it live up to the same performance standards as higher wattage units? Well there is only one way to find out, introducing the Tuniq Potency 550 Watt…

About Tuniq

As a division of Sunbeamtech, Tuniq considers itself in the fashion business of computing industry. We are committed to bring stylish, durable and high performance equipments to the world of computer modding. Our members consist of those who have more than 10 years experience in the industry and enthusiastic young designers full of innovative ideas.

Features

• 80 PLUS Certified
• SLI Certified
• Active PFC
• Support 9800 GX2
• Full Circuit Protection (OCP/UVP/OVP/SCP/OLP)
• Silent 120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
• 3-year Warranty: we will replace new one when the power supply was broken within 3-years.
• Size: 140x150x86 mm

Specifications

OCZ Fatal1ty 550w PSU

Introduction

There are many components inside a PC which seem to be requiring increasing amounts of power as they seem to require huge wattages to function correctly. This is why the PSU market has advanced massively in recent years with PSU’s with wattages up to 1200 watts and beyond not uncommon. Most PC’s however will not require such a huge amount of power which is why there are many high performance, lower wattage PSU’s currently on offer. With this in mind I introduce the: OCZ Fatal1ty 550w PSU.

Features and Specifications

• 550W Modular Configuration
• OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
• "EZMod Technology" for custom cabling
• Internal 135mm fan
• SLI™-Ready
• 80+ Certified
• 3 year warranty backed by OCZ’s exclusive PowerSwap™ Warranty replacement program. No more endless return-for-repair loops!

  Technical specifications:

• 5.9in x 3.4in x 6.3in (W x H x D)
• ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V
• up to 82% Efficiency
• Overvoltage/OverPower/Short-Circuit protection
• (.99)Active PFC
• MTBF: 100,000 hours @ 25C

Introduction

Recently we reviewed the Turbo Cool from PC Power and Cooling which entailed very impressive performance results. Fortunately, PC Power and Cooling have sent us another one of their PSU’s to take a look at: the Silencer 750 Watt. Let’s take a look and see if this power supply performs as well as the other ones in our roundup.

About PC Power and Cooling

On April 19, 1985, PC Power & Cooling began operations in a small warehouse just outside of San Diego, CA. Founded by Doug Dodson, a commodity trader and electronic hobbyist, the company’s first products were custom fans to cool and quiet computers.

If you aren’t already aware, PC Power and Cooling is now part of the OCZ Technology Group.

Features

• 750W Continuous @ 40C (825W Peak)
• Up to 90% (10dB) Less Noise per Watt
• NVIDIA SLI Certified (Dual 8800 GTX)
• 80+ Certified (83%); .99 Active PFC
• +12VDC @ 60A (Powerful Single Rail)
• Rock-Solid, Super-Clean DC Output
• 24-pin, 8-pin*, 4-pin M/B Connectors
• Quad PCI-E and 15 Drive Connectors
• Automatic Fan Speed Control Circuit
• 5-Year Warranty and Tech Support

Specifications

Introduction

Back in November 2008 we were lucky enough to get our hands on the Antec TruePower Quattro 850 Watt power supply for review. Today however, Antec have kindly sent us the 1000W model of the TruePower Quattro to add to the PSU roundup we’re currently conducting. Let’s see how it performs…

Features

• NVIDIA™ SLI™-ready certified
• 80PLUS® Bronze Certified
• Universal Input, automatically adjusts for 100V to 240V power grids
• Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) helps reduce electrical waste
• Supports EPS12V v2.91 and ATX12V systems
• Four 12V output circuits provide supreme system stability
• Accurate power rating allows TruePower Quattro to deliver its full rated power (24 hours a day rated at 50ºC)
• Up to 85% efficient
• 80mm low noise cooling fan
• Heavy duty protection circuitry prevents damage resulting from short circuits (SCP), over voltages (OVP), under voltages (UVP), and over current (OCP)
• 2 x 8-pin PCI-E connectors and 2 x 6-pin connectors for PCI-Express graphics cards
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
• Safety approvals: UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, C-tick, CCC, CB
• Gold plated connectors for superior conductivity
• AQ5 -Antec Quality five-year parts and labor warranty
• Unit Dimensions:
  • 3.4″(H) x 5.9″(W) x 7.1″(D)
  • 8.6cm(H) x 15cm(W) x 18cm(D)
• Package dimensions:
  • 9.4″(H) x 11.6″(W) x 5.4″(D)
  • 23.88cm(H) x 29.46cm(W) x 13.72cm(D)
• Weight:
  • Net: 5.75 lbs / 2.6 kg
  • Gross: 8.4 lbs / 3.81 kg

Specifications

Introduction

Love him or hate him, Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendal certainly has a nice range of products. One such company who make a power supply for his Fatal1ty series of products is OCZ, and today, we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on a 700W OCZ Fatal1ty power supply. Is this 700 watt PSU really as good as it’s made out to be? Read on and you’ll find out…

About OCZ

Entering the memory market in August 2000, OCZ Technology was built around the determination to manufacture the best high speed DDR and RDRAM. OCZ was founded by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and our commitment to the end-user has not digressed. OCZ Technology has been an innovator in many areas. We were the first manufacturer to make Dual Channel optimized memory available to the public, which originally took advantage of nVidia’s Twinbank or Dual DDR architecture, found in their nForce chipset. We have now taken that technology and tailored it for the Canterwood, and Granite Bay chipset’s. OCZ developed and was the first to implement ULN technology, which has been a critical element in our manufacturing process for some time. We at OCZ diligently work to improve communication with CPU and motherboard chipset manufacturers prior to the release of their products. Only in this manner can we fine-tune our memory’s SPD settings, ensuring a synergistic relationship between the memory module, memory controller, and microprocessor. In today?s rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, such communication is not simply research, but a necessary component of our manufacturing process.

Features

• NVIDIA® SLI™-Ready Certified
• 700w Configurations
• OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
• 80+ Certified for high efficiency
• Internal 120mm fan w/ red LEDs

Specifications

• 5.9in x 3.4in x 6.3in (WxHxD)
• ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V
• Overvoltage/Overcurrent/ShortCircuit protection
• Active PFC
• MTBF: 100,000 hours

Introduction

Enermax is a company renowned for their high performance power supplies. Here at Tech-Reviews, we’ve kindly been sent the Revolution85+ 950W power supply to take a look at. Let’s take it to the battlefield and compare it up against some of the other top PSU’s in our roundup. Read on and find out if the Enermax Revolution 85+ is victorious.

About Enermax

The Enermax Technology Corporation was founded in Taiwan in 1990 and today is one of the leading producers of PC power supplies, PC cases and other peripheral stuff. Since 2000 the head quarter is located in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Founded by a group of high-tech oriented young professionals Enermax gained an excellent reputation over the last almost 20 years.

Features

Specifications

Introduction

Seasonic is a company we’ve never worked with before. They produce solely power supplies and so it would seem they are experts at it. In this review which carries on from our current roundup of power supplies, we will be reviewing the Seasonic M12D PSU. So what are we waiting for? Let’s take a look…

About Seasonic

Since the incorporation of Sea Sonic Electronics Co., Ltd. in 1975, we have maintained our focus on research and development and the production of quality power conversion products.

For the past decades, supported by cutting edge technology based upon a strong research and development team, Sea Sonic Electronics has provided timely and professional solutions to meet many of the IT industry’s requirements.

Features

• Super High Efficiency [up to 90%]
• DC to DC Converter Design
• Practical Dual +12V Rails
• Tight Voltage Regulation
• High Reliable 105°C Japanese Capacitors
• Solid Caps on 12Vs for Extreme Stress Operation Conditions
• Active Power Factor Correction [99%PF]
• Dual Sided PCB Layout
• Detachable Modular Cable
• San Ace Silent Fan [SANYO DENKI]
• Smart & Silent Fan Control [ S²FC]
• Ultra Ventilation [Honey Comb Structure]
• All in One DC Cabling Design
• Universal AC Input [Full Range]
• Patented Easy Swap Connector
• 5 Year Warranty

Specifications

Introduction

We’ve been busy conducting a power supply roundup here at Tech-Reviews for the past couple of weeks. Today we have another PSU to add to our power supply roundup. This unit is from a company we’ve not worked with before, PC Power and Cooling – a partner company of OCZ. Anyway enough of the chit chat, introducing the PC Power and Cooling Turbo Cool 860 Watt…

About PC Power and Cooling

On April 19, 1985, PC Power & Cooling began operations in a small warehouse just outside of San Diego, CA. Founded by Doug Dodson, a commodity trader and electronic hobbyist, the company’s first products were custom fans to cool and quiet computers.

Features

• 860W Continuous (930W Peak) @ 50°C
• Heavy-Duty Caps, Inductors, Heat Sinks, Etc.
• External Fine-Tune Voltage Adjust (+3.3, +5, +12)
• Premium Sag and Surge Protection (.985 PFC)
• 80+ Certified Ultra-High Efficiency (84% Typical)
• +12VDC @ 64A/70A Peak(Powerful Single Rail)
• Ultra-Tight Voltage Regulation (+VDC @ 1.5%)
• 24-pin, 8-pin, and 4-pin M/B Connectors
• 4 PCI-E and 15 Drive Connectors
• NVIDIA® SLI Certified (up to Dual GTX260)
• Ultra-High Reliability (200,000 Hr. MTBF)
• Individual 14-point Certified Test Report
• Industry’s Strongest Warranty Program (7 yrs)

Specifications

Introduction

We’re now on to our third instalment to the PSU roundup here at Tech-Reviews. The Power Supply we have for review today is Nexus’ RX-8500. This 850W unit boasts to be a lot of things: ultra stable, real silent and responsibility efficient. Is it? Well we’re about to find out…

About Nexus

“Nexus Technology BV was established in 2000 by a group of experts on heat conductivity and noise reduction in the computer industry. The founders have build up an in depth knowledge and experience on heat conductivity issues and thermal characteristics by working closely with many of the larger pc manufacturers for several years.”

Features

• Energy Efficient
  The Nexus RX-8500 power supply is guaranteed to provide you with over  80% efficiency (see graph elsewhere on the box). This means the power supply is using the power it is drawing from the wall outlet more efficient and less electricity is wasted. Obviously this is better for the environment and it saves you on your electricity Bill! A more efficient power supply also results in a cooler power supply. So less cooling is needed and we are able to make the power supply even quieter.
• Silence
  By carefully selecting each component we aim at creating the best possible of mix of components to make our power supplies as silent as possible. We are confident that our power supplies are the leading the market when it comes to solid performance at the lowest possible noise level. When we test the noise level we do this in an ISO-certified chamber for noise tests. It is important to know that the background noise in such a chamber is a little over 15 dB(A). these are the best possible conditions for these tests and hence you should always be aware when a manufacturer is claiming dB(A) values lower than 15 dB(A). Because how were the able to measure this.
•  Modular & Sleeved Cables
  Messy Cables interfere too much with the airflow inside your PC. The modular cable design allows you to only connect the connectors you really need plus all cables are sleeved with a quality black mesh for a clean good look.
• Active PC Circuit
  Power Factor Correction (PFC) allows the power distribution system to operate at maximum efficiency. This does not so much influence your electricity bill but it will reduce energy consumption at the side of the power provider so it is contributing to using our planets resources better and more careful. Active PFC is technically more complex then passive PFC and better matches the overall high quality standard and reliability of this Nexus power supplies.
• Full Range Automatic
  This power supply can be used on 115VAC and 230VAC input power. Selection is automatically made so no voltage selection has to be set. Just plug in and go.

Specifications

• 850 Watt true power power supply
• 80% efficiency; a minimum of 80%
• Efficiency guaranteed at all loads!
• Inaudible performance
• Modular cables
• Sleeved cables
• Active PFC
• Real Silent 13.5cm fan
• Excellent airflow, honey-comb grill
• Full range automatic; no voltage selection has to be set
• Multiple safety features such as: overvoltage and short-circuit protection
• Ball bearing fan
• Complies to WEEE & RoHS
• Version ATX 2.2