OCZ ZX-Series 850W

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Handled full power at over 50°C ambient.
High efficiency.
All rails stayed within 3% voltage regulation.

Cons:

Lacks an MOV in the transient filtering stage.
Price is on the high side.

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Last revision on February 12, 2013

Reviewers Liked

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
Good performance
Completely modular
80 PLUS Gold certified
5 year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

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 TurnOn Transient tests

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By techPowerUp! on May 23, 2011

100

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...

By ThinkComputers on May 15, 2011

OCZ hasn't been in the Power Supply game as long as other people, but they've been at it long enough to get a few things right. The OCZ ZX Series 850W PSU is hands-down the best power supply I've ever tested. The voltage rails are solid. ...

By BCCHardware on April 28, 2011

OCZ Technology Group, a member of JEDEC, designs, develops, and manufactures ground-breaking, high performance memory and premium computer components. OCZ products are the first choice for users needing high-reliability, enthusiast-grade solutions....

By Hardware Bistro on March 29, 2011

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...

By HardwareHeaven on March 10, 2011

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...

By TechwareLabs on August 23, 2011

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...

By Pureoverclock on July 04, 2011

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...

By Legion Hardware on June 30, 2011

There is very little one could reasonable fault the ZX 850W power supply on. Actually there’s quite a bit of things that I do like. OCZ has put quite a bit of thought, effort and detail into this power supply. The packaging, the paint job, wires,...

By Overclockers Online on May 15, 2011

The last few months have seen an increasing number of 80PLUS Gold certified power supplies passing through my hands. Each have their own unique way of incorporating abundant amounts of the colour gold into their packaging and chassis designs. Today I...

By DreamWare Computers on May 03, 2011

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