OCZ ModXstream Pro 500w
Packaging & First Impressions
Published: 27th January 2009 | Source: OCZ | Price: £49.42 |
Some PSU's come in incredibly elaborate packaging, such as the Tagan Turbojet 1100w, which came in a suitcase. OCZ however, have chosen to keep things simple and go with an ordinary box. This not only keeps manufacturing costs down, but shipping as well.
As you can see the packaging uses a uniform layout front and back; a swooping black area around the edges with the headline features, whilst a red section has all the smaller details. There is a picture of the front and back of the PSU on either side, and a small carry handle on the top of the box.
Inside the box we have: the PSU, bag of modular cables and the user manual. In with the modular cables is a set of screws for installation and a UK mains power lead. The PSU is close to gun metal grey in colour, and the paint looks nicely done. The big fan grill dominates the top of the PSU, and big fans mean less noise in most cases. So far so good..
The fan grill features the OCZ logo at its centre, and looks fairly unrestrictive airflow-wise, whilst also stopping fingers and other objects from entering the insides of the PSU. The side of the PSU has the ModXstream label, along with various other labels for certifications.
Round the back we have the modular connectors. These are similar to those used on other products and use the tried and tested PCI-e style layout. The modular leads clip in, with a little latch on top securing them in place. Modular leads not only reduce cable clutter making your case look nicer, but can also improve airflow, lowering overall system temperatures.
Most Recent Comments
first, thanks for the review Jim, and now, coments: it looks pretty good for a 500w psu, the temps of it aren't bad, it does it job well, its silent, and isnt expensive at all, maybe this is another one for me to chose? im still having trouble at choosing 500w modular psu's. i think i still have the corsair as my top.
Anyways, great review man
Soap.
Anyways, great review man
Soap.
Nice review 
It's certainly interesting to see another of the OCZ lower budget series, the StealthXstream were already very interesting.
I don't think it can compete with the cooler master m520 when it's about price though. The ModXstream retails for €65.- in the Netherlands while me m520 is about €7-8 cheaper. May not sound like a lot but most of the time these psu's are used in low budget builds where every penny counts.
I think it would be a good idea to make three PSU roundups. For low (400w-), mid (400-700w) and high (700w+) units. That way it's easy to compare the reviewed supplies
To be continued, have to eat now
It's certainly interesting to see another of the OCZ lower budget series, the StealthXstream were already very interesting.I don't think it can compete with the cooler master m520 when it's about price though. The ModXstream retails for €65.- in the Netherlands while me m520 is about €7-8 cheaper. May not sound like a lot but most of the time these psu's are used in low budget builds where every penny counts.
I think it would be a good idea to make three PSU roundups. For low (400w-), mid (400-700w) and high (700w+) units. That way it's easy to compare the reviewed supplies
To be continued, have to eat now
This looks really decent, been toying with the idea of going modular when I upgrade my backup rig at easter, and the price had put me off but £50 is a small price to pay for something that performs well and could replace my Corsair in the event of an emergency. Good review, with a nice decisive conclusion
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Originally Posted by name='soapsupah'
first, thanks for the review Jim, and now, coments: it looks pretty good for a 500w psu, the temps of it aren't bad, it does it job well, its silent, and isnt expensive at all, maybe this is another one for me to chose? im still having trouble at choosing 500w modular psu's. i think i still have the corsair as my top.
Anyways, great review man Soap. |
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
I think it would be a good idea to make three PSU roundups. For low (400w-), mid (400-700w) and high (700w+) units. That way it's easy to compare the reviewed supplies
To be continued, have to eat now |
Once again, nice review and good so see some midrange products
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
These roundups do not neccessarily have to be a seperately written article but could also be a summary of all reviews maybe in the form of a table.
Once again, nice review and good so see some midrange products |
Nice nice nice Gotta love OC3D
Gotta love OC3D I'm buying it .
It can run a 9600GT right?!?
I'm stupid
.It can run a 9600GT right?!?
I'm stupid
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Originally Posted by name='zak4994'
I'm buying it
.It can run a 9600GT right?!? I'm stupid |
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Originally Posted by name='Luigi'
Lol, it could run a gtx295 if you wanted it to, so yes!
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SORRY for not using common sense.
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Originally Posted by name='zak4994'
lol I only asked because I wasn't bothered to find out.
SORRY for not using common sense. |
Anyone know where it is available?
Scan doesn't have it...
Scan doesn't have it...
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Originally Posted by name='zak4994'
Anyone know where it is available?
Scan doesn't have it... |
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Originally Posted by name='Luigi'
Lol, it could run a gtx295 if you wanted it to, so yes!
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This is only the second PS (out of hundreds) that has ever failed like this on me.
The heatsink is very small and the paint/coating is poor (easily scratched)
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Originally Posted by name='markkleb'
LOL, good luck with that.... I tried it with a 4870 (my comp only needed 220 watts at idle) and it POP'd within 2 min.
This is only the second PS (out of hundreds) that has ever failed like this on me. The heatsink is very small and the paint/coating is poor (easily scratched) |
Good to see you back in the forum though mark
I'd most certainly recommend the modXstream lineup. Used one of these modular PSU's for a friend's Small Form Factor build, it was a pleasure to use and very quiet too.
Excellent review
Excellent review
Just got 1 of these yesterday and i must say very pleased with it,very quiet cool and its modular and for the price you cant really go wrong,lets be honest you can pay £30 for a no name last a week job !!!!
I'm actually using this PSU on my Pentium E5200 and HD5850 rig, even OCing these at times. It's a good-enough PSU built by Sirtec. I think the 600W ModXStream-Pro is better investment as it has 25A on its 12V rail
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