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is the SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold getting to be older technology?

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kapalua12

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I have one of these PS's I upgrades into my Dell Optiplex 990 miniTower. I love it. I like the fan hybrid design and ideally would like to put one of there into my XPS 420 to replace an under powered power stock supply.

My concern is, while I know the Seasonic X series is excellent, it's been out since 2009 and I'm wondering what else of equal quality in the 650 watt range is available with even better components and technology in a hybrid fan design?
Or is the Seasonic 650 X series still state of the art?

DO I need a pure Sine Wave UPS to protect this power supply as opposed to the square wave that APC's consumer/enthusiast UPS's supply? I know with my iMac, the APC sometimes switches over acceptable power to keep the iMAC going when there is a power outage and sometimes the APC Back Ups 1500 square wave technology just lets the iMac die when there is a power anomaly with line voltage.

What else is out there to compete with Seasonic X 650? Corsair 650 Gold seems to be becoming older technology too at the pace electronics technology is progressing.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I never thought a quality PSU could become "outdated" as fast as other components. Isn't the main purpose of a PSU to deliver high quality, consistent power to your PC. The X650 definitely does that. I have an X650 and I love it. Modular cables are awesome (I came from a Corsair 450VX, which was also an amazing psu).
 
I would say all technology gets older eventually.

:awe:

A good PSU is a good PSU. It's more a matter of the amount of wear and tear it's been through, which in your case is not much. I still have a Corsair CX400 new in the box in my closet; literally speaking it's a bit dated now, but that doesn't mean it won't work great if I ever put it in a system.
 
The X650 is rated gold class. The X series is about the highest efficiency gold class PSU you can get. It's basically a hair from being platinum. If you want better technology you need to move to a platinum class PSU.
 
Its still state of the art. The only thing better is the later revision X-660. And Corsair rebrands Seasonic for their highend series. So don't bother upgrading, unless you need more watts. X650 can serve you well for many years to come.
 
Thanks for the replies. Actually the new PS would be for another computer in the house. What is the difference between the Seasonic 650 X and the 660 X? Is the 660 X a hybrid like the 650 I hope?
 
kapalua12 said:
Thanks for the replies. Actually the new PS would be for another computer in the house. What is the difference between the Seasonic 650 X and the 660 X? Is the 660 X a hybrid like the 650 I hope?
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they updated the design and the differences were significant enough that they wanted to differentiate the new product from the old by more than just a revision number. but it's not worth spending a bunch of money to upgrade.
 
BTRY B 529th FA BN said:
because there have been differences that have been made to the 660w model besides having the similar specs on the rails
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No, that has nothing to do with whether it's a 660W or a 650W PSU. The rails have the same specs on both, hence it's a 660W PSU in name only (or the X-650 is a 650W PSU in name only). Whatever actual differences they have, have nothing to do with their rated wattage

kapalua12 said:
Anyone have a link to a reputable review of the new Seasonic 660?
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http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/03/23/seasonic_xseries_x660_power_supply_review/9
 
lehtv said:
No, that has nothing to do with whether it's a 660W or a 650W PSU. The rails have the same specs on both, hence it's a 660W PSU in name only (or the X-650 is a 650W PSU in name only). Whatever actual differences they have, have nothing to do with their rated wattage
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I really don't understand what you are trying to say here.

It's the same PSU with a few minor differences.
 
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