OCZ GameXStream 850w ATX PSU
Looking Inside
Published: 17th November 2006 | Source: OCZ | Price: |
As with all power supplies that pass through Overclock3D, I'll be taking a look inside the GameXStream. By doing this I should be able to get a good idea of the overall build quality of the unit and how it is likely to perform in our tests.
Very little appears to have changed inside the GameXStream since we last visited it in its 700w form. One of the most noticeable differences has to be the upgraded aluminium heatsinks, which no doubt assist in removing the extra heat produced by the 150w bump in output.
For those of us who are used to power supplies with beefy components inside, the layout of the GameXStream may come as a bit of a shock. However, don't be afraid - the GameXStream unit works slightly differently to your average power supply and manages to produce excellent results from its conservative interior.
For those of us who are used to power supplies with beefy components inside, the layout of the GameXStream may come as a bit of a shock. However, don't be afraid - the GameXStream unit works slightly differently to your average power supply and manages to produce excellent results from its conservative interior.
During a closer inspection of the GameXStream, I came across what appeared to be an adjustable potentiometer (pot for short). Pot's can be used to adjust the voltage output by the rails on the power supply, and can come in handy when voltages droop outside of ATX specifications.
It also looks like OCZ might be planning on producing a 900w version of the unit, as the bottom left of the PCB has an array of tick boxes ranging from 400w to 900w.
It also looks like OCZ might be planning on producing a 900w version of the unit, as the bottom left of the PCB has an array of tick boxes ranging from 400w to 900w.
Cooling the GameXStream is the very same fan used in the 750w GameXStream. Manufactured by Protechnic Electrics, the MGA12012HB spins at 2500rpm with a noise output of 38.3dB when running at 12v. The fan also includes a blue LED to brighten things up a bit!
Most Recent Comments
Looks lush. OCZ should be proud of the first "Gold" logo 
All GameXStream PSU's are the same. Pure, ownage. Best bang for buck unit OUT there, despite ripple issues @ max load. Never the less, great review guys. Great PSU too.
Looks like a rock solid psu, nice review 
I love my 600w version
those are very impressive results, a well deserved Gold award
Wow, that's the first time I've seen an OC3D gold logo, congrats OCZ! Great review XMS.
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Wow, that's the first time I've seen an OC3D gold logo, congrats OCZ! Great review XMS.
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OC3D gold logo like a victoria cross, very rare. Must be a truly great PSU.
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To me the gold logo being a first makes it all the more great, some review sites award things like confetti makes them kind of worthless.
OC3D gold logo like a victoria cross, very rare. Must be a truly great PSU. |
Yep, you won't see many of these at all. We will only award them when we feel that we have reviewed enough similar products to be able to justify "Best in Class" (like nearly 25 PSU reviews), and the product is pretty much as perfect as it can be.
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