OCZ Fatal1ty 700w ATX PSU
Introduction
Let’s be honest, the Fatal1ty brand has been around the block a few times over the past few years. From XFX to ABIT, to Creative to Zalman and probably a few more I’ve forgotten in between, it’s always been quite easy to build near on an entire PC system just from Johnathan Wendel endorsed parts. Back in July ’08, OCZ jumped on the bandwagon too, introducing several DDR2 and DDR3 memory kits developed by “working closely” with the e-sports player and putting in to place yet another piece of the fully Fatal1ty system.
But OCZ were far from finished with the 12-time world champion gamer, and several months later announced the release of their Fatal1ty-branded power supplies developed in conjunction with PCP&C and Mr. Wendel himself. Obviously there’s a certain irony here in that the only part of a PC system with the potential to cause serious injury or death is being labeled by OCZ as their ‘Fatal1ty’ series, but based on our previous experience with OCZ PSU’s I wont be fearing for my life just yet! Instead, let’s take a look at the specifications for the 700w model I’ve been sent over to put through hell on our load testing equipment:
The OCZ Fatal1ty Champion series offers gamers stable and efficient power for their mainstream or high-end rigs. OCZ is dedicated to delivering premium power solutions, and the Fatal1ty series options are the first step to creating an exceptional system for the unique power and cabling requirements of today’s gamer.
SLI and 80-plus certified to provide rock solid power and efficiency for your high end gaming system, the 700W Fatal1ty PSU features a single +12V rail. These high-performance power supplies were co-developed by Johnathan “Fatal1ty†Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Champion Series PSUs feature incredible performance to power the latest graphics and hard drives, and contribute to the success of professionals and everyday gamers.
Backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty, OCZ strives to continue offering the best product support in the industry.
Specifications
– NVIDIA® SLIâ„¢-Ready Certified
– 700W Configurations
– OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
– 80+ Certified
– Internal 120mm fan w/ red LEDs
– 5 year warranty backed by OCZ’s exclusive PowerSwap Warranty replacement program. No more endless return-for-repair loops!
Technical specifications
– 5.9in x 3.4in x 6.3in (W x H x D)
– ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V
– Overvoltage/Overcurrent/Short-Circuit protection
– Active PFC
– MTBF:100,000 hours
700W Connectors
– 1 X 20/24-pin ATX
– 1 X 8-pin (4+4-pin) CPU
– 2 X 6+2-pin (8-pin) PCI-E
– 8 X Peripheral
– 1 X Floppy
That is, until we come to the rail layout chart. As we can see from above, OCZ have seen fit to furnish the Fatal1ty with a single +12v rail rated at 56A. However, while I’d normally be telling you how good a single rail is for powering a high-end SLI/Crossfire graphics card configurations at this point, the Fatal1ty is equipped with only two PCI-E connectors, thus restricting its use to only one high-end graphics card! Hardly what I’d expected from a PSU marketed at gamers.
