OCZ 520W ModStream Power Supply

Introduction

Known mostly for their overclocker-friendly RAM, OCZ provides top-tier products for the PC enthusiast market.  Established in 2000 by enthusiasts and for enthusiasts, OCZ has branched out into the power supply market recently with their PowerStream and ModStream power supplies.  The ModStream is one of the new modular power supplies that have been sweeping the world due to their vast combinations for powering your hardware components.  OCZ offers two versions of their ModStream, the OCZ-450 and the OCZ-520.  Our review sample was the OCZ-520 that produces 520 watts but is capable of a peak load of 620 watts.  Read on to see how the OCZ ModStream performs in a modern system.

Features and Specs

Package Contents

1 x ModStream ATX power supply
1 x 550mm peripheral 4-pin cable
2 x Y-Type peripheral 4-pin cables
1 x Y-Type peripheral 4-pin plus FDD small 4-pin cable
1 x 450mm PCI Express 6-pin cable
1 x Y-Type SATA cable
1 x copper shielded AC cord
6 x Magic cable tape (velcro straps)
4 x zip-ties
1 x Installation Guide

Features

• EZMod Advanced cable management system:  Modular cable design, that is also UV sensitive.
• PowerWhisper:  Keeps noise levels to a minimum while keeping the PSU cool.
• PowerShield:  EMI controling technology that ensures the cleanest power for your components.
• Over Current Protection:  Keeps components safe from any excess current in the lines.
• Over Voltage Protection:  Multiple failure points to ensure the safety of your hardware.
• Short Circuit Protection:  Disables all outputs in the event of a short to ground.
• OCZ 3 Year Warranty:  What more can you say???

Specs

• 160x150x86mm
• 95~132Vac / 190~264Vac 10/6a
• 520W: +3.3V(28A), +5V(52A), +12V(28A)

Specifications Chart from OCZ