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SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

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ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91
Modular
80 PLUS BRONZE Certified
100 - 240 V

Sea Sonic Electronics launches the M12II “Bronze” Series, the new and upgraded version of the M12II Series in response to the growing demand and anticipation for more energy-efficient products. The M12II Bronze Series inherits the same output and wattage options as well as the superb quality and ultimate silence from the M12II Series. The M12II Bronze Series, available in 520 and 620 watts, offers buyers with a mid range power output solution with cable management, to meet their exact system needs; cable management is now made easier than ever.

The M12II Bronze Series achieves the 80 PLUS Bronze standard of at least 82%, 85% and 82% efficiency under 20%, 50% and 100% operating loads respectively. Combined with Active Power Factor correction (Active PFC), the M12II Bronze reduces energy waste, boosts power efficiency and more importantly, helps the users to save energy and reduce electricity bill.

80 PLUS Bronze Certified The 80 PLUS Bronze certified power supply provides high power efficiency of at least 82% at any load between 20% and 100%, saving your money on your electrical bill, reducing heat in your computer's system and prolonging its life.
520W Power with Ample +12V Outputs A max power of 520W delivers safe, reliable output for mainstream gaming computer systems. Dual enhanced +12V @20A rails broaden unitization possibilities for feeding today’s energy-hungry CPU and VGA cards.
Japanese Brand Capacitors The SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze utilizes highly reliable Japanese brand capacitors for exceptional stability and product lifespan.
Modular Cable Design The modular cable design allows use of only the cables you need resulting in improved internal airflow and reduced system clutter. Easy Swap connectors allows for easy, quick and safe unplugging.
Efficient Cooling with 12cm Cooling Fan and S²FC The SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze features a 12cm ball bearing cooling fan coupled with honeycomb construction for increased overall airflow and heat dissipation in the power supply enclosure. SeaSonic’s exclusive S2FC (Smart, Silent Fan Control), combining with soft-mount rubber cushions, helps the fan run quieter and more efficient for the optimal balance between noise and cooling.
Dual PCI-E Connectors With one 6-pin and one 6+2 pin PCI-E connectors, the SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze allows you to build up a SLI or CrossFire gaming system.

Learn more about the SeaSonic USA M12II 520 Bronze

Model

Brand: SeaSonic

Model: M12II 520 Bronze

Spec

Type: ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91

Maximum Power: 520W

Fans: 1 x 120mm ball bearing cooling fan

PFC: Active

Main Connector: 20+4Pin

+12V Rails: 2

PCI-Express Connector: 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin

SATA Power Connector: 6

SLI: SLI Ready

Modular: Modular

Efficiency: up to 87%

Energy-Efficient: 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified

Over Voltage Protection: Yes

Input Voltage: 100 - 240 V

Input Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz

Output: +3.3V@24A, +5V@24A, +12V1@20A, +12V2@20A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A

Dimensions: 5.91" x 6.5" x 3.39"

Features

Connectors: 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin)
1 x 4+4 Pin ATX12V / EPS12V
1 x 8 Pin EPS12V
6 x Peripheral
6 x SATA
2 x Floppy
2 x PCI-E

Features: Super High Efficiency [up to 87%] - Green solution for reducing energy consumption, noise and heat.

Highly Reliable 105°C Japanese Brand Capacitors - Exceptionally reliable components extend product life.

Ample +12V Outputs - Enhanced +12V current capability broadens utilization possibilities.

Active Power Factor Correction [99% PF Typical] - Reduces line loss and power distortion.

Double Forward Converter Design - Advanced topology for high efficiency.

Smart & Silent Fan Control - Intelligent thermal control balances between noise and cooling.

12cm Ball Bearing Cooling Fan - Increases airflow & lifetime and reduces rotation speed & noises.

Soft-Mount Rubber Cushions - Reduce fan rotation and vibration noise.

Universal Video Card Support - Supports new PCI-E video card technologies.

All-in-One DC Cabling Design - Supports PC, IPC, workstation and server systems.

Detachable Modular Cables - Flexible cable solution to reduce clutter.

Patented Easy Swap Connectors - Unplug the connectors easily, quickly and safely.

Universal AC Input [Full Range] - Plug and run safely anywhere around the world.

Ultra Ventilation [Honeycomb Structure] - Minimizes airflow resistance for maximum cooling.

Over Voltage / Over Power / Short Circuit Protection - Total protection for your power supply, your system and yourself

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 5 years limited

Labor: 5 years limited

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years

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Filter Results Last 2 Weeks (0) Last 6 Months (7) All Reviews (72) 67% (48) 18% (13) 4% (3) 4% (3) 7% (5) Verified Owners Video Reviews Mfr. Responses keyword Go page SubmitTopPaginationForm of 8 previousTopPaginationForm\| nextTopPaginationForm
Woods 5/9/2013 5:39:54 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5What else could you want. Pros: This is an amazing power supply. A bit pricy but it's worth every dollar. Its very cool as in looks nice and runs at good temps. Comes with all of the cables you need. Modular. Cons: Comes with an extra 8pin cpu that no one on earth will ever need unless you have two cpu's. Other Thoughts: I highly reccomend this product. My Rig: Case: NZXT M59 Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 CPU: AMD FX-6100 3.3GHz RAM: Corsair Vengence Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) 1866MHz PSU: SeaSonic M12II 520W Modular GPU: EVGA 650Ti SSC 1GB HDD: Maxtor 320GB HDD(2): Seagate 160GB RAID 0 Headset: Plantronics GameCom 307 Mouse: Logitech M100 Keyboard: GearHead KB3600MPU Fans: NZXT Blue 120mm Led/NZXT 120mm/Xigmatech Blue 140mm Led (X2) / Xigmatech Blue 120mm Led Optical Drive: LiteOn CD+-DVD+- Speakers: Creative T3130 Monitor: eMachines E202H Res. 1600x900 60Hz Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 5/4/2013 2:50:54 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5 Pros: Reliable brand, parts, quality. Modular design. Looks nice. Sleeved cables. The molex pins were not loose like you see in cheaper construction. Neat carrying bag. Cons: It's common practice in all brands of PSU, so I can't blame this product but I am annoyed at having 3 SATA plugs being on 1 cord. I'm sure this works great in a circumstance where all your devices are stacked perfectly vertical, but with the typical placement of SATA optical drives in relation to SSDs/Hard Drives it honestly just makes it a hassle. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Murphyslaw 3/23/2013 11:55:46 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Dang good PSU! Pros: i have it in my media server running 24/7 with over 5 hard drives, a quad core, a GTX260 and a bunch more cra- and it runs like a dream! :D Cons: went up 30 bucks since i bought it? Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Willy 3/9/2013 4:39:16 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Good PSU Pros: It's fine. This brand is recommended by almost all builders so it's a nobrainer. Cons: None here. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 3/5/2013 9:56:16 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Good Value for Money Pros: One of the cheapest 80 plus modular PSUs available. Plenty of cables for running multiple SATA connected drives A good low-cost PSU for running a single CPU and GPU Stable enough to OC my Phenom II 965 to 4.0 GHZ with no challenge Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 2/21/2013 7:54:14 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 1/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5nice psu Pros: modular, easy to install. great for the money Cons: cpu power cable too short 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 11/26/2012 9:32:23 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5 Pros: It's higher quality than most power supplies. Cons: Had one minor defect out of the box. Other Thoughts: Would have been 5 stars if one of the cables hadn't come mangled out of the box. Didn't realize it was mangled at first until the computer wouldn't turn on. Had to untwist the cables and reset them in the correct spots. However, this is just bad luck, the product is still a great product and I would recommend to anyone building a computer or upgrading their PSU. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Don 11/15/2012 9:36:10 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Four month follow up review Pros: Rock stable and not too loud. I reviewed this PSU back in July as well and my review back then still stands. This PSU has been running without complaint in a relatively high end gaming machine as detailed in Other thoughts. The modular aspect makes this PSU a joy to work with and I can now attest to how reliable it is. Cons: None at all. Other Thoughts: Rig installed into: Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H, F15 BIOS Team 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 RAM, 1.5V, XMP Core i5-3570K, default clock Plextor M3 256GB SSD as primary and ONLY drive ASUS DVD/RW Sapphire Toxic Edition Radeon 6950, unlocked to 6970 Seasonic M12II, modular 520W PSU GE wireless keyboard and mouse, micro USB receiver Cooler Master 430 case, and still using the blingy fan! Biostar USB 3.0 bracket in 3.5" bay System is running Win7 x64 OEM Home Premium Edition 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Alt3r3dBeast 11/8/2012 2:49:59 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5nice modular design Pros: this psu had very nice cable management no extra cables sitting around. work right when i hooked it up. powering my asus m5a97 amd fx6300 sapphire radeon hd 7850 8gb g skill sniper all in a NZXT phantom 410 Cons: the 12 v eps cable was somewhat short can't really do much to get it out of the way Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Erik The Red 10/23/2012 12:16:33 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Supurb quality in under $75 range Pros: If your looking to get a good quality PSU and plan on using only 1 discreet powerful GPU at the most this is a great choice. 520watt is more than enough for beastly 680 and 7970 rigs even, just not enough for SLI. It's whisper quiet - I have it on a open frame bench case beside me too. Cons: None I can think of(considering this price range) and I've seen many PSU's in my day. Other Thoughts: My buddies who work at nearby PC hardware stores tell me Seasonic PSU's get returned defective the least which implies reliability. This was quiet and did what I needed. Active PFC and 80plus give ease of mind. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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