OCZ Fatal1ty 750W PSU gets reviewed and tested

#4707084 Posted on: 11/21/2013 02:49 PM

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Make it GOLD and it would be quite nice

#4707420 Posted on: 11/21/2013 08:17 PM

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Got this PSU for free many years ago, finally put it to use in my current system; very stable, and it's modular nature is great.

#4707883 Posted on: 11/22/2013 04:17 AM

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Hilbert, can I add one suggestion for future PSU reviews here on Guru3D?

You must add detailed stress-test of +12V rail/rails under full PSU load so that we could really see if tested PSU really can deliver that amount of power (Watts and Amps) on +12V rail/rails like manufacturer claims it can.

I know it's not that easy to do that on more powerfull PSU's and it's a bit (a lot) risky for PSU, motherboard, graphic card and other HW connected to that tested PSU if you stress-test PSU under full-load (or even more, beyond PSU's specs) for more than a few minutes because there is a real risk of damaging that PSU, MB or something else. But it can be accomplished with some specialized or custom build PSU full-stress-test equipment and then only risk is @ PSU side: sparks, smoke or even loud caps explosion (I know it's not nice to hear that) is maximum you can expect if you take that PSU to it's limit or beyond. But hey, even if that PSU dies they have sent you that PSU for test and s.h.i.t. happens.

I know this is maybe extreme way of testing PSU's but it's the only propper way of testing: most of us geeks realy don't care how much PSU draws from wall outlet in Power Off or Computer Idle mode because that is less (or none) important for high-performance PSU's. All we really care is how much stabile power, Wats and Amps, PSU can deliver on +12V rail/rails under full load or even beyond full load.
Look at this detailed test review of PSU I'm using right now in rig where I'm typing this and you'll know what I mean. That PSU (Recom 750W RC-PE750Plus) is certified for 750W max combined and 600W/50A max @ (single) +12V rail but guy who was testing that PSU managed to squezze even more than 810W combined max and 650W/54A on +12V under full stress test for about 20 minutes. Now that is what I call a real hard-core PSU test...

OK, maybe I ask too much, but real +12V rail/rails full-stress test is all you miss in your PSU reviews, there is no real need for extreme PSU testing like above on pcaxe.com...

cheers (and thanks for reading such a long post)

#4755901 Posted on: 02/01/2014 02:02 AM

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OCZ Warrenty

OCZ does not appear to be in business any longer; so their warranties may not be honored if and when the company is acquired by another.

#4757815 Posted on: 02/03/2014 12:34 AM

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Their PSU business has been bought by another company. No word as of yet what's being covered.