Manufacturer: OCZ Price: $ N/A US Author: Steve Date: 01/08/2012

[ Introduction ]

Today we are taking a look at OCZ’s new affordable performance power supply series, known as the ZT range. These modestly priced units are 80-Plus Bronze Certified for up to 85% efficiency. The series features three fully modular units rated at 750w, 650w and 550w, making them ideal for a wide range of users. Read on as we find which one best suits you... Having recently explored the much more expensive OCZ ZX series, which starts at $170 for the 850w model, we felt it made sense to check out the more mainstream ZT series. Shortly after launching their flagship ZX series OCZ announced the ZT series which would be made up of three unique models. The base unit, being the 550w model, was pegged at just $100 while the larger 650w and 750w models were given an MSRP of $110 and $120 respectively. However today’s pricing sees the ZT series selling for even less, as the 550w model can be had for just $90 while the 650w version is at $100 and the 750w model just $110. This means that the OCZ ZT 750w is 35% cheaper than the ZX 850w and just 20% more than the ZT 550w model. Despite being a cut down version of the ZX series, the ZT power supplies still keep many of the features that users find highly desirable, such as the 100% modular system, single +12v rail design, quiet 140mm fan, 5-year warranty and the 80-Plus Certification (though it has been downgraded). As a side note for those not fussed about the modular design and extensive warranty, there is the even more affordable OCZ ZS series, featuring 750w, 650w and 550w units which are priced at just $100, $80 and $70 in that order. Getting back to the OCZ ZT series, how does the 750w model at $110 compare to the competition? From Thermaltake we have the Toughpower XT TPX-775M which costs more at $120 and features fewer connectors, the design is also not 100% modular. Representing Corsair is the Enthusiast Series TX750M which costs more again at $130 and again it features fewer connectors while the design is not 100% modular. Meanwhile it’s a similar case when comparing the OCZ ZT series to power supplies from Seasonic, Silverstone, Cooler Master, Enermax and so on. Therefore in terms of value it appears the ZT series is hard to beat, and with that in mind let’s move on to check out the features in more detail...

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Posted on: 01/30/2012 08:58 AM good looking psu's for the money, might have to go for the 750w version in my next build.