OCZ ZX Series 1250W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

This video presents Linus Tech Tips unboxing the OCZ ZX Series 1250W power supply and giving an initial hands-on look at its design and packaging. Linus walks through the box contents, highlighting the fully modular cable set, the 140 mm ball bearing cooling fan, and the 80 Plus Gold certification that signals high efficiency. He notes the updated packaging style for OCZ PSU products and demonstrates the included cables, mounting hardware, and power cord, while discussing practical features like the single 12V rail rated at 104 amps and the range of connectors available. Throughout the segment, Linus points out the color scheme, branding, and physical dimensions, explaining how the cables are color coded for organization and ease of installation. He also provides quick contextual observations about potential cable management solutions and references the certificate included with this unit to emphasize its claimed efficiency. By the end of the unboxing, he summarizes the unit’s key pros, including modularity, efficiency, and build quality, and invites viewers to subscribe for more unboxings and reviews. In the second part of the video, Linus delves into more practical details, showing the various PCIe, SATA, Molex, and CPU power cables that ship with the ZX Series, and estimates typical cable lengths to help viewers plan their builds. He demonstrates how to connect a standard 24-pin ATX, explains the 6+2 PCIe connectors, and notes the ability to use 12 SATA drives without adapters, addressing common questions about compatibility and expandability. Linus also comments on the cable lengths, labeling convenience for CPU and PSU connections, and the overall weight of the power supply, roughly a couple of pounds. He closes with a quick recap of the product’s strengths, reiterating the 80 Plus Gold efficiency and the fully modular design, and encourages viewers to stay tuned for more unboxings and future Linus Tech Tips content.

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