Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the OCZ ZX-Series OCZ-ZX850W 850W and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for OCZ ZX-Series OCZ-ZX850W 850W.
August 2011
(84%)
24 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Perhaps not the most exciting conclusion but we didn't encounter any really bad units in this test. It seems that as long as you buy a power supply from a well respected brand you'll be fine. Still this doesn't mean that there aren't any differences, es...
Abstract: If you're planning on using two graphics cards in your desktop PC, and perhaps even try your hand at overclocking those along with your processor, it's advisable to get a PSU of between 750 and 950 watts. There are a huge number of these on the market, ...
As we would expect for a PSU with Gold Certification the OCZ ZX Series 850W unit is a well-built product. From the flawless paintwork on the outside to the use of branded components on the inside, there is very little to fault about the PSU. The desig...
Currently selling around the $170 mark, this power supply should be considered by any power user, gamer, or computer upgrade/build looking for a quality power supply with all the current technical offerings current PSU designs allows. The 5 year warra...
The OCZ ZX Series 850W is a power supply that delivers solid features and performance and does it in a sleek aesthetic as well. From a functional standpoint, the ZX has excellent voltage regulation and efficiency. With a single +12V rail and 70 Amps av...
Due to the fact that the new ZX Series is OCZ’s flagship range the units are a little on the pricey side, with the 850w model situated at $180 US while the bigger beefier 1250w model costs $240 US. However as we mentioned at the start of the review, gi...
Handled full power at over 50°C ambient, High efficiency, All rails stayed within 3% voltage regulation, Passed all Advanced Transient Response tests, Good ripple/noise suppression, Fully modular design, Lots of SATA/peripheral connectors
Lacks an MOV in the transient filtering stage, Price is on the high side, Low efficiency at loads below 65W, 12V slope does not ramp smoothly in Turn-On Transient tests
It is confirmed. OCZ made a strong come back into the high-end PSU category with the release of the ZX series. The smallest member of the ZX series exhibited high efficiency through out 20-100% load range, its voltage regulation was within 3% for all m...
Good performance, Completely modular, 80 PLUS Gold certified, 5 year warranty
None that I found
OCZ has put together a very solid power supply in the ZX Series. In our testing the rails were very solid, with only minor ripples way under the threshold that we like to see. The ZX Series has a 80 PLUS Gold certification, which means it will run 87...
