OCZ Fatal1ty 550W Modular Gaming Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

Pros: -red led
-good air flow
-easy to use-
-still working :)
buy it!

Cons: hmmm de nada.

Other Thoughts: i bought this 2012 when diablo 3 came out, and now still working. my suggestions always clean this bad boy blow air in it atleast every two weeks and it will last longer.

Pros: This power supply worked great for three years.

Cons: After the three years (and, therefore, the warranty), the power supply died. I got back from my honeymoon, turned on my computer, and heard a loud noise. The PC wouldn't even light up. I pulled out the power supply and could immediately smell that something was burning. This was less than a month after the warranty expired. Not cool.

Pros: great still works till this day!!!

Cons: none !!

Other Thoughts: I bought this in 2010. I am now typing this review in 2013 and the PSU still works like it did when I first bought it!! It hasn't malfunctioned or anything. I had to open it to clean the fan and that was it. Still working like a Champ! buy it!!!

Pros: worked flawlessly for 3 years

Cons: died @ the 3 year mark 2 weeks after the warranty

Pros: Was very easily installed
Loved the red LEDs
Lasted 2 years and 3 months

Cons: After two years this PSU finally popped and I have started the RMA process. I am hoping this process will be smooth so I can get back to gaming. Thanks to the 3 year warranty I'll only have to pay for shipping it to them.

Pros: Good power, quiet

Cons: Started failing under 2 years. Bought 6/6/2011 and it's now 4/29/2013. Started making crackling noises this week when I turned on the power to my machine. Machine won't power on occasionally. RMAing the PSU to avoid damaging other components.

Other Thoughts: Not sure about OCZ, I read online that they use cheap capacitors.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Anonymous,

We are sorry to read of your problems with this PSU after nearly 2 years. It appears we are already arranging for a replacement. If you experience any issues with the RMA process please contact our Support Forum or reply to your ticket and we will help however possible.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

Kind Regards,
OCZ Support

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Pros: I've had this baby for over 2 years now and it's still going as strong as the day I bought it.

I've had everywhere from crossfire 7770s to a GTX 550 to a 7870 running on this baby and it's performed flawlessly.

Fan is still running without a hitch, no noises or anything.

Cons: Absolutely nohing at all.

Other Thoughts: Fantastic PSU.

Pros: Great price for modular power supply. Red LED lights, cables were bundled nicely and made for easy clean routing.

Cons: Turned it on one morning, there was a loud buzz, a little bit of smoke and a strong burning smell. Dead power supply after 22 months.

Other Thoughts: Easy RMA through OCZ. I sent them the dead power supply and all the cables. They sent me a reman 750 watt Fatality power supply. Couldn't be happier. Thank you OCZ

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Consumer,

While I would prefer your first unit didn't experience a failure at all, I am glad the RMA process left you satisfied. Thank you for your purchase and don't hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance.

Sincerely,
OCZ Support

Pros: -still running 3 years after I got it
-can handle close to the advertised wattage
-modular helps with cable management

Cons: -was expensive and though my unit is still running fine, there usually are better quality units for the price out there. If on sale, then it may be worth considering
-no option to turn off LEDs, though most PSUs with them probably don't have that either

Pros: Great, high quality power supply. Really well built, connectors fit in snugly.

Molex pins don't wiggle around tons.

Added cable bag makes me feel fancy

Sleeved cables look rad.

Cons: Didn't come with two Pci-e 8 pin connectors, just 1 six and 1 6+2, but that was likely intentional, as 2 8 pins would be found on a higher wattage PSU.

Other Thoughts: My system uses about 230 watts on max load, so this leaves (hopefully) plenty of headroom for the capacitors to compensate in the event of a brown out. Don't cheap out on your PSU. It's very very important.