OCZ ZS 550W Question

marcin_amero

Honorable
Jun 26, 2013
5
0
10,510
Hi.

I recently moved to USA from Eu (PL) and took my pc parts with me. My question is regarding my psu (OCZ-ZS550W-EU).

Specs on it: AC Input: 230VAC, 10A, 50Hz

I know there's different voltage here in USA (120?). My friend told me that the psu has active pfc (??), so I can plug it in without any problems. Is this true? Or do i need to get a new psu ?

Regards
 
YudNzoZ.jpg


Works everywhere. Unless it says something else on your unit.
 
There should be a sticker next to the AC outlet on the PSU. If the label specifically states AC INPUT: 220V, FREQUENCY: 50Hz then it is the fixed voltage model and should not be used with 115VAC mains. It has active PFC but is limited to / designed for 230VAC mains only.
 


the original box it came in states that it's 80 PLUS Bronze, and also states this:

viHgr81.jpg


i'm confused now... :sarcastic:

 
Active PFC:

The preferable type of PFC is Active Power Factor Correction (Active PFC) since it provides more efficient power frequency. Because Active PFC uses a circuit to correct power factor, Active PFC is able to generate a theoretical power factor of over 95%. Active Power Factor Correction also markedly diminishes total harmonics, automatically corrects for AC input voltage, and is capable of a full range of input voltage. Since Active PFC is the more complex method of Power Factor Correction, it is more expensive to produce an Active PFC power supply.
 


Is there a sticker beside the power supply units AC connector (i.e. assuming it hasn't been removed)? If yes, what is voltage specified?
 
I called them and the tech told me that it'll work :hebe: I'll just need to use a different power cable or a plug adapter :hebe:

guess i'll just go and buy a new power cable, we'll see how it goes :sarcastic:
 


Well that's good to hear. I hope the tech is right.

Their use of different labels for supposedly the same product is pretty low class but typical of OCZ.