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Old Jul 31, 2007, 10:54 AM   #1
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DH Review: OCZ ModXstream 780w

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OCZ has released a great number of power supply units lately, each targeting a particular market. We had the chance to test several powerful units from their line-up here at DriverHeaven, most of which were top of the line products. Today we will take a look at a more versatile unit, the ModXstream 780W. It offers a little bit of everything; high efficiency and power output combined with good aesthetics and low noise operation. So in theory, the ModXstream unit is the perfect unit for everybody. Sounds a bit too good to be true, doesn’t it?
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Old Jul 31, 2007, 02:34 PM   #2
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great review as ever , but that thing seems pricey to me
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Old Jul 31, 2007, 05:29 PM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #3
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keep your eyes on DH tomorrow hot new PSU being released, just waiting on a price for it.
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I must saw I like the new PSU reviews. Dissapointed in the unit still though, I really wish OCZ would drop the Forton units for now, the Epsilon series they are built off aren't the best they have done.
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I've never received a OCZ unit without at least 5 black screws

Not a bad psu, but i'd still be nice to get an updated version of the modstreams in 400-500 watt version...
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great review as ever , but that thing seems pricey to me
If you think that unit is pricey, you will have a heart attack if you read any of the following reviews, save tomorrow's!


I believe you will like the next PSU review yourself.
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Im buying a new 1000w PSU with 8pin PCIE!
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me to chaos.. me to...... maybe triple 8pin pcie....
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Man, Somedays I wonder if I picked the wrong hobby, its getting more and more expensive.

So now the question is....Enermax Galaxy, or Ultra-X3 1000w?
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Im buying a new 1000w PSU with 8pin PCIE!
Personally I'd go with a Enermax Galaxy. The Fortron lines aren't the greatest.
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Man, Somedays I wonder if I picked the wrong hobby, its getting more and more expensive.

So now the question is....Enermax Galaxy, or Ultra-X3 1000w?
both are great. isn't the X3 more money though?
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Thankfully, the ridiculous expanding nature of the wattage ratings of power supplies is going to taper off soon enough. Household circuitry should take care of it nicely.
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Thankfully, the ridiculous expanding nature of the wattage ratings of power supplies is going to taper off soon enough. Household circuitry should take care of it nicely.
Oh, worry not. As long as there is demand, they can even produce a 10kW unit that has two AC plugs which need to be plugged in different rooms.
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Oh, worry not. As long as there is demand, they can even produce a 10kW unit that has two AC plugs which need to be plugged in different rooms.
heh, then they should move to 3-phase electric power
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