OCZ GameXStream Power Supply 1010W
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Installation
Installation of the GameXStream is pretty standard for a power supply – screw in the screws and plug in the connectors. OCZ labeled all of the connectors, so if you’ve got a well-marked motherboard, figuring out what plugs go where is pretty easy. OCZ wrapped as many groups of cables as possible, a nice feature that increases the flow of air through the case, but I’m surprised that they didn’t go one step further and make the PSU modular so you could remove any cables you don’t need. OCZ does make two modular power supplies (the EvoStream and the ModStream), but they seem to be aiming those products, which have a lower capacity, at system builders. What I don’t understand is why OCZ doesn’t combine the two lines, or add modularity to their GameXStream; the average gamer probably doesn’t need six SATA and two floppy drive connections but does need the increased airflow that fewer wires provides.
Post-installation, the computer started up without any problems. Along with the two PCI-e power connections needed for the GameXStream’s multi-GPU support and a blue LED that will light up any window-mounted case, the power supply includes what OCZ labels on the case as “noise killer technology,” a part of the effort by component manufacturers to keep PCs running as quietly as possible. I can state with pleasure that while the power supply’s 120mm fan isn’t completely silent, it’s certainly less obtrusive than the already minimal sound of the stock cooler sitting on top of my CPU. In other words, OCZ has itself a very quiet power supply.
Home : Hardware : Reviews : OCZ GameXStream Power Supply 1010W
OCZ expands on the award winning GameXStream line with a 1010-watt version.
OCZ Technology’s line of GameXStream power supplies isn’t new to the scene, but OCZ has been steadily increasing the wattage, expanding the line to meet new power demands. The latest and greatest is the 1010 watt version (specifications here), a beast with a mammoth capacity (and a three year warranty) built into a small package. All of that power isn’t worth the metal it’s running through, however, unless it’s easy to install and flows with the stability necessary to keep your components running smoothly. How does the 1010-watt version of the GameXStream stack up? Today we’ll find out.
Inside the box: a quick start guide, power cord and the GameXStream.
Installation
Installation of the GameXStream is pretty standard for a power supply – screw in the screws and plug in the connectors. OCZ labeled all of the connectors, so if you’ve got a well-marked motherboard, figuring out what plugs go where is pretty easy. OCZ wrapped as many groups of cables as possible, a nice feature that increases the flow of air through the case, but I’m surprised that they didn’t go one step further and make the PSU modular so you could remove any cables you don’t need. OCZ does make two modular power supplies (the EvoStream and the ModStream), but they seem to be aiming those products, which have a lower capacity, at system builders. What I don’t understand is why OCZ doesn’t combine the two lines, or add modularity to their GameXStream; the average gamer probably doesn’t need six SATA and two floppy drive connections but does need the increased airflow that fewer wires provides.
A 120mm, loaded with blue LEDs, keeps the GameXStream cool and lights up the inside of the computer case.
Post-installation, the computer started up without any problems. Along with the two PCI-e power connections needed for the GameXStream’s multi-GPU support and a blue LED that will light up any window-mounted case, the power supply includes what OCZ labels on the case as “noise killer technology,” a part of the effort by component manufacturers to keep PCs running as quietly as possible. I can state with pleasure that while the power supply’s 120mm fan isn’t completely silent, it’s certainly less obtrusive than the already minimal sound of the stock cooler sitting on top of my CPU. In other words, OCZ has itself a very quiet power supply.
The GameXStream sports a number of connections that make quite a tangle when laid out.
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