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#856 - OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU |
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Written by Rodney Reynolds
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Monday, 13 August 2007 |
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A closer look:
Now, let's get a size measurement: 14cm(L) x 15cm(W) x 8.5cm(H). Please note
that power supplies have to meet the ATX standard. This means that the height is
usually the same, although the length and width can vary. This PSU is very
compact, so it's perfect for Small
Form Factor (SFF) builds. It has
a black paint finish and comes with one 120mm fan.
The overall look is very plain, considering some PSUs are modular, have windows
and LED fans.
 
The 120mm fan on this power supply was a little disappointing since
it's rather loud. This is a shame became since it would have been a
perfect fit in most Home Theater PC (HTPC) cases. Dimension wise it's a great fit for a HTPC,
but noise wise it's not. Although this fan and the many ventilation
holes insures that the PSU remains cool in any environment. It might
not be good choice for a HTPC, but it's certainly a great choice for
a SFF or standard ATX case. I should mention that this power supply
comes with OCZ PowerWhisper™ Technology. Which is supposed to reduce
fan noise based on load. But it was my experience that even at idle
the fan seemed to be a maximum spin.
This product is auto switching (full range), so there no need to manually switch between
115V/230V before installation. Also, note the power cable connection, and the
power switch.
Many of today's
power supplies are modular, but this one isn't.
Modular sleeved
leads are sometimes preferred because it really helps reduce the cable mess and increase air flow inside
the case. Thankfully, all the leads are sleeved though and this does assist air
flow inside the case. Also, the 4pin molex connectors have easy
grips connectors which makes connecting/disconnecting hardware a
snap. Notice how there's a plastic grommet on the power supply to
protect the leads from being cut.
Leads/Adapters:
1- 20+4 Pin Main Motherboard Lead
1- 4/8 Pin Motherboard Lead
2- 6 Pin Video Card Lead (for PCI-E Video Card) (SLI)
2- 4 Pin FD Lead (for Floppy drives)
6- 4 Pin Acc Lead (for HD, CD, DVD, etc)
3- SATA Power Lead (for HDD)
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