OCZ ModXstream Pro 500w
Conclusion
Published: 27th January 2009 | Source: OCZ | Price: £49.42 |
The results speak for themselves really, whilst not outstanding, they are very solid indeed. This PSU feels like one of those quiet children at school, that does the work, but doesn't really get noticed. It easily completed all the tests, and passed with flying colours right up to its 500w limit. The modular cables and large fan mean that not only the PSU runs cool, but it also improves airflow within the case. The design of the unit is also worthy of note, with its nice paint job and electroplated grill featuring the OCZ logo. The only worry we had about the ModXstream 500w was the use of a fairly low spec capacitor. However, having thoroughly tested the unit, we can safely say it doesn't seem to affect the units performance in any way.
Availability isn't great at the moment, with Specialtech being the cheapest UK supplier. Priced at £49.42, the PSU suddenly stands out from the crowd. It fits into the cheaper end of the 500w scale, yet is extremely quiet, modular and stable. Therefore, we can whole heartedly recommend this PSU, which is simply perfect for all but the most advanced gaming rigs.
Pros
+ Modular
+ Quiet
+ Fully sleeved cables
+ Looks nice
The Mediocre
* Single large capacitor rather than many small capacitors
* Efficiency is mediocre at 100% load.
The Bad
- Nothing to report.
Overclock3D would like to thank OCZ for supplying todays review sample. Discuss this review in our forums.
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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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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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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