OCZ GameXstream 850W review
Author: Vedran Dakic
Date: 06 Feb 2007

It's been quite awhile since we tested any PSU's, especially from the high-end segment. Well, being able to spend some quality time with OCZ's GameXstream (850W) was certainly refreshing. We got a couple of more PSU's in the past couple of weeks so - there's more to come. But for now, let's focus on the latest addition to the GameXstream family.
Well, although we could go with the usual "De gustibus", we have to say that OCZ's products are world-famous for the design. Kind of like XfX in the VGA world. With black color all around and blue light from the cooler, it might seem a bit mystical, as well. Knowing people from OCZ that have "influence" on design-related things, I'd say this is no surprise. But that's what's less important for users. The most important thing is - of course - performance.
When you take a look at this beautiful blue box, you cannot help but wonder what kind of monster is hidden inside. Being labelled "850W" should absolutely mean that you really don't need any other PSU because this one should offer plenty of power. Of course, let's not forget the NVIDIA SLI certificate should also stand for its quality.

First, let's take a look at the package. So, PSU and the power connector are there. You also get a small book with small user's guide. As if there's anything else you need - PSU's aren't motherboards. The cooler is a standard 12cm. This thing brings zero noise to the overall picture while doing the job. If only some CPU coolers were like that... :-)

As far as the connectors are concerned, you're pretty much covered whatever your plan is. If you have a server-class MBO, you'll have no problems plugging the GameXstream in because iz's EPS compatible. So, you have 20+4-pin ATX, 2xPCI-E, 6xMolex, 2xfloppy, 6xSATA. So, everything's there, right?

Wrong. So, what's "wrong" with this whole picture? Well, 2xPCI-E should really be 4xPCI-E. But then again, maybe you could "do" with standard Molex connectors if you have two Molex->PCI-E adapter. The only question that needs an answer is "will this work"? Let's wait with anticipation for awhile and discuss our "ways" of torturing a PSU.

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