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OCZ 600 Watt ModXStream-Pro Power Supply

It's been an interesting year watching the battle for power supply supremacy slowly come to an end. High wattage is no longer the focus at all. But, out performing and designing the other guy seems to finally be the priority. It's not too hard to make an over powered PSU and under rate it to sell to users who really don't need it. It'll last for years since it'll never see it's maximum limit.

However, it's a bit more difficult to design a lower wattage PSU that operates true to its power rating that won't fail you. These PSUs tend to be a bit more expensive as well. Just how expensive seems to depend on features like wattage and connectivity features like whether it's modular or not. And in case you haven't noticed as of late, these are some pretty efficient units. The amperage ratings, efficiency, and ratings have have all improved for the most part.

Everyone knows that OCZ is a company that doesn't like to accept an average rating or score. While OCZ is best known for their memory modules, power supplies is one of their many products that have evolved to keep up with demands for best performance. They've managed to keep their engineering heads out of the sky and produce power supplies that haven't topped 1000 watts which are more efficient.

One such unit is the OCZ 600 Watt ModXstream-Pro Power Supply. Yes, we know it's not some is the new "OCZ 1500 Watt SuperStream-Pro". But, remember, the better designed the PSU, the less over the top wattage needed to power your hungry system. Check it out.

Features & Specifications:



	500W, 600W, 700W Configurations
	OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
	Internal 140mm fan (400,500W,600W,700W)
	Can power SLI™ and CrossFire™ graphics
	3 year warranty backed by OCZ's exclusive PowerSwap™ Warranty replacement program. No more endless return-for-repair loops! Technical specifications
	150 x 160 x 86mm (W x L x H)
	ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V
	up to 86% Efficiency
	Overvoltage/OverPower/Short-Circuit protection
	(.99)Active PFC
	MTBF: 100,000 hours @ 25C 500W - 700W Connectors:
	1 x 20/24-pin ATX
	1 x 8-pin CPU
	1 x 4-pin CPU Modular Connectors:
	1 x 6-pin PCI-E
	1 x 6+2-pin PCI-E
	4 x Peripheral
	2 x Floppy
	6 x SATA Part Numbers 500W - OCZ500MXSP 600W - OCZ600MXSP 700W - OCZ700MXSP

OCZ ModXStream Pro / 500~600W~700W / EZ Mod Cable Management / Active PFC

The ModXStream Pro Series is the superlative solution for driving today's gaming systems, and can power both NVIDIA® SLI™ and ATI CrossFire™ modes. Professional-grade yet designed with gamers and modders in mind, this PSU is stable, robust, and sports a sleek look and compact form factor. Kept ultra-cool with a load-controlled 140mm fan, the ModXStream Pro was engineered to be the quietest PSU available and eliminate distracting noises from your PC. Highly efficient, featuring up to 86% efficiency at typical load and up to 82% at full load, this leading-edge power supply remains rock solid and powerful while retaining superior efficiency under load.

As a gamer or case modder, modular cabling is a necessity when building a cool and orderly system. To optimize airflow and eliminate cable mazes, the ModXStream Pro is equipped with EZMod technology to allow complete customization of your power system by utilizing only the cables you require.

The OCZ ModXStream provides Universal Input and Active PFC (Power Factor Correction) to effectively regulate input voltage across worldwide power grids and maintain an economical, stable supply of power. Available in configurations ranging from 400W to 700W and backed with OCZ’s 3-year “power swap” warranty, the OCZ ModXStream Pro gives you the ultimate power and peace of mind to ensure the stability, low noise, optimized air flow, and efficiency of your gaming system.

ModXstream Specifications