Seasonic X-Series Go for Gold!

[Newblar]

But will it beat the Antec Signature? Hmmm.

Perkam

we'll have to wait for jonnyguru and the wolf to get a sample

[Frisch]

Uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......seasonic come share my bed, they won't explode in the middle of the night, like Enermax did on me

The 2 systems i have build with seasonic just don't give a sound, and rolling like the sweetest love around........uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[ILikeCosmosS]

but can they be quieter then the enermax modu/pro 82+?

[acidpython]

but can they be quieter then the enermax modu/pro 82+?

90% effeciency, passive cooling at low loads, 140mm fan(?) I think we have a winner. Also enermax are working on a 90+ effciency PSU too.

[MpG]

OCZ's got their Z-series coming out soon too, and they're claiming an 80+ Gold 1kW. And looks like their PPC&C branch is playing with a new platform too.

It's seriously a great time to be shopping for a good PSU.

[orangekiwii]

ocz z has about 90% efficiency at 20 50 and 100 % loads... and its internals are PPC&C... they worked in conjunction with PPC&C to make it and its coming out with lower silver options... each model comes in either standard or modular

this is all a culmination of several sources... so don't ask for one lol

i'm just interested in the Z's price as that looks awesome

[acidpython]

ocz z has about 90% efficiency at 20 50 and 100 % loads... and its internals are PPC&C... they worked in conjunction with PPC&C to make it and its coming out with lower silver options... each model comes in either standard or modular

this is all a culmination of several sources... so don't ask for one lol

i'm just interested in the Z's price as that looks awesome

OCZ ditching FSP episilion for wintech? i hope they do ditch those FSP epislion units, they've been milking that horrid platform for way to long

[ripken204]

Uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......seasonic come share my bed, they won't explode in the middle of the night, like Enermax did on me

The 2 systems i have build with seasonic just don't give a sound, and rolling like the sweetest love around........uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

im not going to ask

[570091D]

But will it beat the Antec Signature? Hmmm.

Perkam

only time will tell, i'm willing to bet that the seasonic unit will be more expensive.

[largon]

(...) DC-DC conversion is 99% efficient itself.

I think it's not more than 90-95%.
At least the DC-DC parts used on motherboard and VGA VRMs are 90% at max, and higher current ratings -> lower efficiency.

[noobzed]

what a good looking psu, is there other pics , cables for example ?

[ripken204]

what a good looking psu, is there other pics , cables for example ?

now that you say that, look at all of the connections this thing has!

[Tonucci]

Just to play devil's advocate, efficiency is being very overrated nowadays...Not that its not important but there are several overlooked aspects that are, in my opinion, more important for PC reliability, stability and longevity than 1-2% efficiency.

Very nice nonetheless ! Looking for fully fledged reviews.

Not bashing anything, I expect great results

[zalbard]

Just to play devil's advocate, efficiency is being very overrated nowadays...

Going from 80% (if not 70%) to 90% efficiency is pretty significant imo.
Just a bit sad it's probably going to be very expensive. Does anyone have any idea about pricing?

[Tonucci]

Going from 80% (if not 70%) to 90% efficiency is pretty significant imo.
Just a bit sad it's probably going to be very expensive. Does anyone have any idea about pricing?

Im talking about 85+% to 90%.

Impressive how marketing can sell stuff because its GOLD instead of silver or bronze. We are talking about 1-3% efficiency differences

[zalbard]

Im talking about 85+% to 90%.

Impressive how marketing can sell stuff because its GOLD instead of silver or bronze. We are talking about 1-3% efficiency differences

Well, Xtreme stuff has never been cheap.

[Manicdan]

if buying a new PSU, gold may be worth the extra markup, but i could not see any value in upgrading if your current psu is just fine. it will take years before your electric bill savings outweighs the cost

[zalbard]

if buying a new PSU, gold may be worth the extra markup, but i could not see any value in upgrading if your current psu is just fine. it will take years before your electric bill savings outweighs the cost

Yeah, totally agree.

[naokaji]

Just to play devil's advocate, efficiency is being very overrated nowadays...Not that its not important but there are several overlooked aspects that are, in my opinion, more important for PC reliability, stability and longevity than 1-2% efficiency.

1-2%?
Not everyone has a highly efficient psu already.

[Manicdan]

1-2%?
Not everyone has a highly efficient psu already.

if your PSU came free with the computer case, you may need to upgrade
if your PSU advertises its watts as the absolute maximum, you may need to upgrade
if your PSU is worth between $75-150 and bought in the last year, this will probably not save you more than 5$ a month on your electric bill (but im betting closer to 1-2$ per month for average users)

[Frisch]

The one place I never would go cheap is the PSU, it's the most important hardware you have in there.

[Salavat23]

I find it pointless because when are you ever NOT going to use the ATX connector?

If you are using multiple PSUs.

[Frodin]

If you are using multiple PSUs.

How are you going to get the PSU to start then?

[Salavat23]

How are you going to get the PSU to start then?

Short the wires right on the modular connection (or use a special plug). Saves the space by not having to do it on the cable.

[DementeD]

I wish this unit to be as good as it is efficient. That would be a killer, honestly. What I don't understand, why would you make the ATX and 8pin cables modular?
I hope it's not just me, but I would love a 650W non-modular version of this beast

since modular cables dont hurt anything..why not?...i support a entire modular design....its easier to work with when it comes to cable management..of course u need these wires connected..but say u want to take ur psu out to clean it(dust etc)....u can EASILY disconnect the wires from the psu..remove it and ur cable management is still in play..dont have to remove anything else to take out the psu....its just easier and simple to work with..