Testing the power supply will involve installing the unit into an Athlon64 based system and performing a wide range of burn-in functions. Prime 95, 3DMark, SiSoftware's Sandra,  Nero,  and ISO buster were all used to flex the machines power consumption.

       Motherboard monitor was used during the 22 hour period to monitor the system's health every 15 seconds. A quick read of the columns shows voltage levels that are within tolerance of a stable system. Sure, it could be argued that using the Motherboard Monitor to record the motherboard's own sensors isn't the most scientific method of gathering voltage data. However, the fact still remains that the OCZ ModStream was able to hold the system stable, in an overclocked state, through a series of battering burn-in tests and benchmarks.

     Final Thoughts.........

     Processors and memory modules are using lower voltage to yield higher speeds and power loads. Applying basic electronics, if the applied voltage is lower and the produced power is higher, then it becomes a matter of the power supplies ability to supply Amperage to maintain the power. (Power = Voltage x Amperage)  This is where the Amp rating on each power rail becomes very important and the OCZ ModStream has VERY impressive stats regarding the Amperage rating on the separate voltage rails. All of that muscle is married to a modular cord management system that is very functional. The removable and fixed power leads are wrapped and braided to reduce cable clutter and add aesthetics to an enclosure with window panels. At its current market price, the ModStream represents an outstanding value.

     Though the test system is not the most modern of Athlon64 systems, it has been my experience that only a high quality power supply will sustain the system in its overclocked State. The system maintains a constant on, 24/7 power state, functioning as a local file/print server and light-capacity game server. The computer has been through no less than two power supplies that carried an industry respected name.