How is SEASONIC 520W (S12II-520)?

I'm thinking of upgrading to SEASONIC 520W POWER SUPPLY 80+ BRONZE (S12II-520), the only other options are of Corsair TX series [outta my budget] and GS series[]. considering my hardware load, what say ye wise people?

Seasonic is a main manufacturer of power supply and makes some models for other vendors like Corsair. Seasonic is a top tier brand.

Jim

They make very good power supplies.

I've never "owned" one, as I'm a corsair fan, but seeings as they make corsair PSU's then technically I do lol

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Thanks guys.

badger906 said:

They make very good power supplies.

I've never "owned" one, as I'm a corsair fan, but seeings as they make corsair PSU's then technically I do lol

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Here is who makes Corsair PSU.



Here is a link that is very interesting on PSU and who makes them.

PSU Makers: 0-9 And A-B : Who's Who In Power Supplies, 2011: Brands Vs. Manufacturers

Color code for chart.


Jim

think its a bit weird why my hx650w was made by seasonic but the hx750w is made by channel well

badger906 said:

think its a bit weird why my hx650w was made by seasonic but the hx750w is made by channel well

I guess they bid them out for each model.

Jim

dorian hawkmoon said:

I'm thinking of upgrading to SEASONIC 520W POWER SUPPLY 80+ BRONZE (S12II-520), the only other options are of Corsair TX series [outta my budget] and GS series[]. considering my hardware load, what say ye wise people?

Here is a review on that model from Johnny Guru. He does a lot of testing and put the PSU through some tough tests.

Summary
In what is likely the highest scoring group regulated unit I have ever tested, Seasonic has something really special here. A nice, quiet, efficient, and well performing unit that is affordable for just about any budget. Go forth and buy one, loyal readers.
The Good:

• easily held Bronze efficiency, even to unrealistically low load levels
• extremely low ripple and noise for a mid grade unit
• nice documentation
• a shallow unit for space challenged cases
• looks great

The Bad:

• let's get rid of that zip tie around the cables outside the case, shall we?

Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W Review

Jim

badger906 said:

think its a bit weird why my hx650w was made by seasonic but the hx750w is made by channel well

I have the HX 650 and the HX 750 also. But, the velvet bag makes Corsair better.