OCZ ZS Series 550W Power Supply Review

Allan 'Zardon' Campbell September 8, 2011 Featured Tech Reviews, Power Supplies

OCZ are using a Globe fan, the RL4z B1352512M. This is a popular choice among manufacturers.

This power supply seems to be a Sirfa design. It is a basic design, but one that has been used now (in various forms) for many years, with a lot of success.

The first stage of the transient filter uses two Y capacitors and a single X capacitor. There are two rows of heatsinks ensuring adequate cooling reaches the components. The primary capacitor is Panasonic, and rated to 85c. Secondary capacitors are Chemi Con, which is an improvement over the previous generation. The overall design is basic, but clean throughout.

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6 comments

Francis
September 8, 2011 at 9:34 am

I like the appearance. decent results for the price. ideal for a second pc, or media center.
Colin
September 8, 2011 at 9:54 am

I like the price. I need a PSU for a media center and dont want to spend a fortune. Dont need any more than this wattage, as its a basic system.

550 will be more than enough for a 2500 with passively cooled 6 series card.
Brownstone
September 8, 2011 at 10:11 am

Good budget supply. decent design all round.
Davy
September 8, 2011 at 10:12 am

Well at least it has a power button. I bought an enermax PSU last month, and it doesnt have that. I was really pissed off. no reason not to have one.
Uran
September 8, 2011 at 12:42 pm

Good price, good backup too from OCZ, their warranty system is great.