OCZ Fatal1ty 700w ATX PSU
Cables & Looking Inside
Published: 25th February 2009 | Source: OCZ | Price: £108.09 |
Starting with the cables, the most obvious feature of the Fatal1ty is the red sleeving designed to fit in with the overall theme of the unit. While OCZ's efforts are certainly appreciated, it would have been better if they'd chosen some sleeving that doesn't share the level of transparency of fishnet stockings, allowing all the gory bits beneath to be fully on show.
Much like stockings, the sleeving also falls short of going the entire length of the cables, instead stopping once it reaches the first connector. Although this has probably been done to give a better bend radius for when you're trying to stretch out the cables between your hard disks and DVD drive, it doesn't do much for aesthetics.
Both the ATX 24-Pin and EPS 8-Pin connectors are capable of downgrading themselves to older 20-Pin and 4-Pin standards by means of a removable 4-Pin connector; likewise, the PCI-E connectors can also be changed between 6-Pin and 8-Pin standards to suit the graphics card.
The insides of the Fatal1ty are fairly cramped, with most components sitting underneath the two black aluminium heatsinks that span the length of the unit. The layout is quite different to most of the other OCZ PSU's we've seen in the past such as the GameXStream and ModXStream and therefore it's quite possible that OCZ has picked a new OEM this time around.
Do my eyes deceive me...Is that three adjustable pots sitting around looking sexy on that daughterboard there? Yes, yes it is. I'm not 100% sure if these are for fine tuning rail voltages, or just for making adjustment to the fan speed - as the board does actually double-up as the fan controller, but if you're into poking around inside PSU's with a screwdriver only milimetres away from the mains EMI filter, why not let me know!
Rather than putting all their eggs in one basket and going for a single huge capacitor, OCZ have spread the workload over three smaller caps from the Nippon-Chemicon KMR range. These caps are rated at 105c / 430v / 180uF, which to an extent indicates that they are pretty high quality.
A single large transformer deals with all the main rails with the exception of the 5VSB rail that needs its own smaller transformer for providing stand-by voltages. Interestingly, it does look like the PCB is kitted out ready for a higher output model - as sitting next to the main transformer is the solder points for another transformer of a similar size. 1kw Fatal1ty anyone?
Ello, ello, ello what do we have here? It would appear that the PCB is marked up as an OCZ Technology EliteXstream. Looking back to our review of that very unit last year we can indeed see that, with the exception of a missing transformer and a change in the capacitors, we are indeed looking at a lower wattage version of the EliteXStream blinged out with some red lighting. Could it be that Mr. Wendel only picked the colour of the lights he wanted inside this PSU?
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Very nice jim. The new equipment sure has paid off to make a stellar review.
Nice review, bit of a shame about the PCIe connectors thing tho 
...also, the last line of the conclusion (cons) shoudl should be should (try typing that drunk)
EDIT: Also nice to see the hotbox being used and to see those readings remain solid
...also, the last line of the conclusion (cons) shoudl should be should (try typing that drunk)EDIT: Also nice to see the hotbox being used and to see those readings remain solid
Haven't had your sexy time this week yet Jim? 
More seriously, I think I wouldn't be buying this psu. Its effiency is rather good, but for example the cooler master silent power series is slightly more efficient (iirc) and also slightly cheaper. And I don't like having someone else's name in my rig >:'(
More seriously, I think I wouldn't be buying this psu. Its effiency is rather good, but for example the cooler master silent power series is slightly more efficient (iirc) and also slightly cheaper. And I don't like having someone else's name in my rig >:'(
Cheers guys 
nice typo spot - fixed
Sexy time? I've no idea what that is after almost 8 years in a relationship.
nice typo spot - fixed
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Fantastic review.
I don't think this psu is the only one that skimps on connector types. It's obvious to see that the makers are believing u need 1jiggaW of a psu to attempt any dual card setup.
Or perhaps trying to convince the public.
I see a good selection of psus with similar specs and prices with silly shortfalls.
I don't think this psu is the only one that skimps on connector types. It's obvious to see that the makers are believing u need 1jiggaW of a psu to attempt any dual card setup.
Or perhaps trying to convince the public.
I see a good selection of psus with similar specs and prices with silly shortfalls.
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Fantastic review.
I don't think this psu is the only one that skimps on connector types. It's obvious to see that the makers are believing u need 1jiggaW of a psu to attempt any dual card setup. Or perhaps trying to convince the public. I see a good selection of psus with similar specs and prices with silly shortfalls. |
Nice review Jim.. good to see the new kit at work.
Some of the images of the internals i noticed they have been a bit haphazard with the glue gun. seems like its plastered all over the place.
Also the link to the forums at the end of the article seems to be broken??
Kind regards
Lasher
Some of the images of the internals i noticed they have been a bit haphazard with the glue gun. seems like its plastered all over the place.
Also the link to the forums at the end of the article seems to be broken??
Kind regards
Lasher
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Some of the images of the internals i noticed they have been a bit haphazard with the glue gun. seems like its plastered all over the place. |
Seriously tho, it does look a bit haphazardly placed but it is there simply to help space out some of the components and prevent them from touching others nearby. Larger PSU's don't generally have it, but these compact little ones where everything is squeezed together often have lots of white stuff splurged everywhere.
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Also the link to the forums at the end of the article seems to be broken?? |
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Nice review matey, I really don't like the way companies use the fatality branding on stuff to make it appeal, but the PSU seems pretty good so I can forgive.
Awesome review Seems that SunMoon was well worth it.
I can't help but feel that this Fatal1ty stuff is being strung out way too long now though. The red LED's are sexy and all, but what could he honestly have helped with during the development of this PSU, besides pointing out where his logo should go? It's all marketing fluff tbh. It is decently priced though.
Another small typo btw:
Seems that SunMoon was well worth it. I can't help but feel that this Fatal1ty stuff is being strung out way too long now though. The red LED's are sexy and all, but what could he honestly have helped with during the development of this PSU, besides pointing out where his logo should go? It's all marketing fluff tbh. It is decently priced though.
Another small typo btw:
Should be either "with the potential to" or "which can potentially".Obviously there's a certain irony here in that the only part of a PC system with the potentially cause serious injury or death
Why does it carry the SLI-Certified tag when it doesn't have sufficient cables?
-HypoG
-HypoG
It has 2 X 6+2-pin (8-pin) PCI-E cables so it is SLI capable,but not with high end cards
You mean like you Jimbo?? Blowing yourself up the other night 
Do my eyes deceive me...Is that three adjustable pots sitting around looking sexy on that daughterboard there? Yes, yes it is. I'm not 100% sure if these are for fine tuning rail voltages, or just for making adjustment to the fan speed - as the board does actually double-up as the fan controller, but if you're into poking around inside PSU's with a screwdriver only milimetres away from the mains EMI filter, why not let me know!
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You mean like you Jimbo?? Blowing yourself up the other night
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Being a PSU reviewer I always take the necessary precautions to ensure my safety
Oh yeah of course!
I'm just waiting for the review that says "I don't know what happened.. I was testing away and suddenly it just blew up for no apparent reason, must be a manufacturing problem" with a picture of you with a full sooty face and charred clothes poking a fork in the plug socket to try and lever the plug out.
I'm just waiting for the review that says "I don't know what happened.. I was testing away and suddenly it just blew up for no apparent reason, must be a manufacturing problem" with a picture of you with a full sooty face and charred clothes poking a fork in the plug socket to try and lever the plug out.
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*AHEM* Shhhhhhh....
Being a PSU reviewer I always take the necessary precautions to ensure my safety |
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OCZ Fatal1ty 700w ATX PSU