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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[:confused:]. considering my hardware load, what say ye wise people?
 

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

Jim :geek:
 

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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.
 

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

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Corsair HX650w Modular
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Corsair Air 540
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Corsair H60 Push/Pull
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Corsair K70/ Logitech G27 wheel
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Saitek R.A.T 9
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Too slow!
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badger906 said:
think its a bit weird why my hx650w was made by seasonic but the hx750w is made by channel well
Click to expand...

I guess they bid them out for each model.

Jim :geek:
 

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Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata III, WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
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Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
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Corsair 400R
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Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
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Logitech K120
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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[:confused:]. considering my hardware load, what say ye wise people?
Click to expand...

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?
Click to expand...

Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W Review

Jim :geek:
 

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Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
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Corsair 400R
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Logitech K120
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badger906 said:
think its a bit weird why my hx650w was made by seasonic but the hx750w is made by channel well
Click to expand...

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

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I have the Seasonic M12 II (520W). High quality brand, efficient and appears to perform well. It meets my power requirements with margin but the 620W may have been a better choice.
 

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essenbe said:
badger906 said:
think its a bit weird why my hx650w was made by seasonic but the hx750w is made by channel well
Click to expand...

I have the HX 650 and the HX 750 also. But, the velvet bag makes Corsair better.:D
Click to expand...

My Seasonic X650 came with a velvet bag also. It's 80 PLUS GOLD and full modular. Got it on sale a while back for $100.

Jim :cool:
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
CPU
Phenom II X6 1100T
Motherboard
ASUS M5A99X EVO
Memory
Crucial Balistic 8gb DDR3-1866 CL9
Graphics Card(s)
MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
Sound Card
On Board
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VE258Q 25" LED with DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata III, WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
PSU
Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
Case
Corsair 400R
Cooling
Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
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Logitech K120
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i got out bought seasonic S12II 520w psu (xtreme power calc. recommended a 410w psu for my system). Here's hoping it lasts and gives good value 4 money!
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built
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Windows 10 Pro (x64)
CPU
AMD RYZEN 7 1700+Stock Wraith Spire
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ASUS PRIME B350M-A
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Corsair 8GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4 Vengeance LPX 2400Mhz
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SAPPHIRE RX 470 4GB (Platinum Edition)
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BenQ VZ2250H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
120GB Samsung 750 Evo (OS/Programs)+1TB ST Firecuda (Games/Creative Applications)+1TB WD Green (Storage)
PSU
Antec VP650PM
Case
Coolermaster K380 Mid-Tower
Cooling
Side:Antec F19 120mm+Rear:Tt ISGC Fan12
Keyboard
Logitech K200
Mouse
Dragonwar Ele-G9 Thor
Internet Speed
Slow by 21st Century Standards :(
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security and MBAM
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Creative Inspire T3130
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