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Product:
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Seasonic S12 Energy Plus Power Supply |
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Price:
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$179 (CDN) / $160 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Seasonic Electronics
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Author:
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Mars
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Date:
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November 1st, 2006
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Celia from Seasonic Electronics
for sending the Seasonic S12 Energy Plus Power Supply for review.
Introduction:
A few short years ago most people never gave a PSU purchase a second thought, opting to buy any old generic thirty dollar unit
thinking all PSU's were the same. Even for people like myself that knew a top quality PSU was a mandatory piece of hardware
in a computer system build, high end PSU's were few and far between, not so today. There are a lot of companies that manufacture
top quality, hardcore performing power supply units in a wide range of power levels and styles. As we all know or should know,
power supplies are a key component of a computer system, and economical PSU's are the root of all things evil when it comes to
system instability and crashes. Even if you are not an enthusiast, gamer, or hardcore overclocker, a top quality PSU will save
you an inevitable trip to your local PC repair shop, which eventually that cheap PSU is going to warrant. Power supplies come
in a wide variety of styles and performance levels, whether you are running a simple web surfing system, or an all out top of
the line quad SLI gaming machine, there is a quality PSU to suit your needs and power demands. Today in the MTB Labs, we will
be evaluating the new Seasonic S12 Energy Plus 650W PSU.
Specifications:
The culmination of over 30 years of leading edge power supply design and production expertise enabled Seasonic to be the first
power supply manufacturer to receive the coveted "80 Plus" certificate in the United States. Now this "80 Plus" certified high
efficiency power supply is available to the general market in two models, the S12 Energy Plus 550 and the S12 Energy Plus 650. Here are
the specifications taken directly from the Seasonic Electronics website:
| Model |
Seasonic S12 Energy Plus Power Supply
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| Type |
ATX12V/ EPS12V |
| Maximum Power |
650W |
| Fans |
1 x 12cm Ball Bearing Cooling Fan |
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PFC |
Active
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Main connector |
20+4-Pin
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Dual 12V+ |
Yes
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SLI Support |
Yes
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Modular Cable Support |
No
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Efficiency |
up to 88%
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Input Voltage |
100 - 240 V
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Input Frequency Range |
50/60 Hz
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Input Current |
10A
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Output |
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+12V4@18A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
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MTBF |
100,000 hours at 25°C under full load
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Approvals |
UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC
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Features |
- Dual Magnetic Amplifiers [MagAmp]
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| - Double Forward Converter Design
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| - High Reliable Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
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| - Smart and Silent Fan Control [S2FC]
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| - Soft-Mounting Rubber Cushions
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| - Ultra Ventilation [Honey Comb Structure]
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| - All in One DC Cabling Design
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| - Patented Easy Swap Connector
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The Seasonic S12 Energy Plus 650W PSU comes in a rugged cardboard box sporting a glossy blue and yellow color theme. The front of the
box indicates what wattage rating the enclosed PSU has, and also it’s 80 plus certification logo, as well as indicating this is an
energy plus model. The rear of the box highlights the key features and specifications that are broken into three easy to read and
understand groups. The sides of the box also provide some valuable information: such as the connector options, as well as the power
output chart.
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The inside of the box has the usual PSU packing layout with bubble wrap being the only means of added protection for the PSU. On the
top inner flap of the packaging is a little note from Seasonic thanking you for your purchasing their PSU.
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The Seasonic S12 Energy Plus 650W PSU with it’s 80 plus certification, quad 12v 18A rails, sleeved wiring, 120mm cooling fan, and
fully honey comb rear exhaust area left me with a positive initial impression.
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