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1 2 3 4 NextDecember 24, 2004 by Devon
Cooke with Mike
Chin
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Devon Cooke is a new Vancouver-area editorial volunteer. A fourth-year philosophy major at the University
of British Columbia and and a regular reader of the site for more
than two years, Devon spends his spare time making short films and poking
around in the SPCR forums under the handle Devonavar. This is his first
review.
-- Mike Chin, Editor / Publisher, SPCR
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The OCZ ModStream OCZ-520 12U PSU is marketed as a high-power, low-noise unit.
With a handsome chrome finish and a 120mm blue LED fan, it is obviously aimed
at those who appreciate style in their computers as well as well regulated power
or, in the case of most SPCR fans, quiet power. One of the main selling
points of this PSU is the OCZ EZMod advanced cable management system, a fancy
name for detachable cables (with blue plugs!). Its cables are all shielded for
superior power regulation. They also glow under UV light.
The OCZ ModStream line of power supplies is a new alternative to the
OCZ PowerStream line, a sample of which was reviewed
by SPCR in June. A lower powered 450W
version is also available. Both models are listed on the same page of the OCZ
website; the
only relevant differences between them on the spec
sheet for the ModStream line appears to be the different current available on the +5V and +12V lines.
A big retail box, full color and covered with marketing blurbs.
The contents of the box: power supply, EMI shielded power cable, installation
guide, and an accessory box.
Inside the accessory box: assorted detachable cables covered
in stiff clear plastic and a package of zap straps and Velcro straps.
Also,
as in the previous photo, the EMI shielded power cable is shown.
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Feature Highlights of the OCZ Technology ModStream
OCZ-520 12U
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| FEATURE & BRIEF |
COMMENT |
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OCZ PowerWhisper Technology with 120mm fan
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Presumably their name for a temperature-regulated fan.
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OCZ PowerShield PCI-Express lead
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Support for
the latest graphics cards. |
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OCZ EZMod advanced cable management system
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Detachable
cables + velcro straps = cable management system. |
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Supports ATX/BTX/PCI Express/SATA
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All the latest
technologies are supported. |
Active PFC**
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This is somewhat
misleading. Active PFC is ONLY available on the international version. Our
version was passive PFC. |
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3 Year warranty with OCZÂ’s exclusive PowerSwap replacement
program
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Not bad, but
their PowerStream line has a 5 year warranty. |
| Over-Voltage / Short-Circuit
protection |
I would hope
so. |
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SPECIFICATIONS: OCZ Technology ModStream OCZ-520 12U
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AC Input
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95~132VAC/190~264VAC 10/6A 60/50Hz
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DC Output
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+3.3V
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+5V
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+12V
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-12V
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-5V
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+5VSB
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Maximum Output Current
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28A
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50A
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28A
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1.0A
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0.8A
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2.5A
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Maximum Combined
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260W
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336W
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12W
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4W
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12.5W
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500W
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28W
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528W
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Although advertised as having an active PFC, this feature is only available on
the international version, model OCZ-520 12U EU. The unit we tested
had a passive PFC, and had the usual red 115/230 VAC selector on the
back. |
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