OCZ 550W (OCZ550FTY-UK) Fatal1ty Series Power Supply Review

Posted by: Sahil Mannick (Helios1234) on: 08/09/2009 11:06 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Packaging

The front view of the box
When initially presented with the package, it's hard not to notice the vibrant colours used on what is essentially a regular power supply cardboard box. It comes shrink wrapped so the box remains undamaged. On the front you are shown a picture of the power supply with a brief blurb of the features. Being a Fatal1ty branded PSU, his logo is also printed in the corner.

The back of the box covering all the features
The back goes into more detail on the features of the PSU and shows the certifications it has gained. Across the grey band on the right is the power output rating of the PSU. The power specification is written on the top side of the box while at the bottom, there is a list of the cables provided. In all, it holds all the relevant information so the user knows what to expect.

Neatly packed are the manual, power supply, power cord and cables
Opening the box, we are greeted with the manual, on which you can see Fatal1ty himself, and below it is the PSU in a clear plastic sleeve. The cables are neatly tucked under the piece of card on the right. You can also notice the handle protruding out for easier carrying should you need that. The PSU also sits comfortably in a foam tray to minimize movement during transport.

The bag can come in handy for Lan parties!
As you can see, the bundle comes very neatly packaged and the cables, rather than being loose, are found in the Fatal1ty bag. It sure lives up to the name of being a "Gaming Gear Unit". The main motherboard cables attached to the PSU and a power cable is also provided. It is a fairly standard bundle but what sets it apart are the small touches like the bag. The manual is concise but nonetheless clear and is written in 9 languages. It contains installation instructions and the electrical specifications.

The power supply itself
The PSU has a large 135mm fan that is designed to exhaust the hot air while remaining silent. The back of the PSU itself is made up of a metal grille to allow hot air to circulate out. What's interesting to note is that the plug is sideways rather than aligned horizontally. From the top, the heatsink based cooling can be seen inside the PSU over the capacitors and transformers.