- ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91
- Full Range: 100 - 240V (Max. 90 - 264V)
- 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified
Let's see if it lasts...
12/03/2011
This review is from: Seasonic SS-460FL2 Active PFC F3, 460W Fanless ATX12V Fanless 80Plus PLATINUM Certified, Modular Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
Pros:
So I just installed this into my new HTPC, this is my first fanless power supply and indeed it is basically totally silent.
It seems to power my very limited equipment (Mobo, Optical, 1 SSD) just fine - we'll see how it does when I add my 2nd and 3rd HDDs and if I decide to put in another video card.
Of course, the real test with a PSU other than noise is heat and quality.
My test rig is only a day old, and I have only been installing OSes on it. However the unit seems only very slightly warm to the touch so I think its doing its job on heat dissipation.
As for quality - only time will tell - I just hope that it lasts, and if it doesn't that the warranty service is quick and easy.
Cons:
The first complaint I have is with the price. This thing is overly packaged. Inside the sightly box is a faux-velvet bag which houses the PSU and another nice case to hold all the modular pieces. I have to say that I would prefer to save another $15-20 and not have these as any spare parts are going to sit in a box in a closet anyway.
The second complaint is two fold - one of form-factor vs. instructions:
Without having another modern PSU on hand to compare it to, i have to assume that the form-factor is close to identical. However, Seasonic requests that you "reverse-mount" this PSU so that the ventilated side is facing "up".
Many cases do not have a full rectangle cut-out for the PSU but rather one end is tapered or octagonal for the fan area of the PSU. Trying to mount this PSU reversed in these cases will often not work because the plug connector is so close to the edge it will not necessarily clear the cut-away area.
Overall Review:
I installed this in my nMedia 6000b case. My case doesn't really have an "up" since it is a side/laying HTPC case.
I initially interpreted their instructions to mean "up" is pointing towards the outside of the case (as opposed to inside to the rest of the MoBo). Trying to attach it in this fashion however caused the issue mentioned above where the power plug didn't clear the cut away. I could still attach it, but the outer plastic ridge of the power plug caused my case to warp - but I could just clear it to plug in power.
I have to think the reason that Seasonic recommends installing the vent "up" is so that the hot air will rise upwards out of the PSU. In a standing tower case you should keep this in mind - but in a side laying case I'm not sure how much this matters. After considering this I reversed the PSU to point in the direction which would allow it to be mounted without any stress on the case.
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- Benjamin H.
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