Seasonic S12-500W PSU $109.00 after $10.00 rebate

[Navid]

The lowest price for this PSU I can find is $119.00 at ZipZoomFly. But now, there is $10.00 rebate also.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=271603

It is still $109.00. But, if you are looking for this particular PSU, this is a good deal.

 

[Kavikgold]

This psu is very highly rated on SPCR (link).

Although the price isn't considered "hot" for a psu in general, like OP said, its a good deal on this particular psu.

I always find it funny when people spend $$$$ on their video card/motherboard/processor, only to put in a cheap $20 psu into their rig. Its like buying a brand new porsche only to put 87 octane in it.

 

[buzzsaw13]

I paid nearly $150 for this a year ago, and its still running strong.

 

[Kwint Sommer]

I will take your word that it is an excellent PSU but that link only reviewed a few PSUs and among them were none made by OCZ. I am currently using an OCZ PowerStream and without it's adjustable voltages and incredably stability I don't think I would have been able to get to 5GHz on my Socket 478 Prescott. I have also seen nearly a dozen glowing reviews by major sites of the PowerStream and it was running for something like $110 - $40MIR for the 600W (it does 700W peak for 60+ seconds) so I really wouldn't call this hot.

 

[buzzsaw13]

Originally posted by: Kwint Sommer
I will take your word that it is an excellent PSU but that link only reviewed a few PSUs and among them were none made by OCZ. I am currently using an OCZ PowerStream and without it's adjustable voltages and incredably stability I don't think I would have been able to get to 5GHz on my Socket 478 Prescott. I have also seen nearly a dozen glowing reviews by major sites of the PowerStream and it was running for something like $110 - $40MIR for the 600W (it does 700W peak for 60+ seconds) so I really wouldn't call this hot.

The deal for the 600W powerstream was last month and I can't find it anywhere even remotely in that price.

The S12 is cheaper, more efficient on power, and a hell of a lot more quiet because the OCZ has 2 loud fans.

 

[rugger29]

I'll second that. The S12 is incredibly efficient, rock solid, and quiet. I'd take that over a lawn mower that puts out a few more watts and costs me more at the meter any day! Nice post OP, anytime this PSU goes on sale it's worth hearing about.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: Kavikgold
This psu is very highly rated on SPCR (link).

Although the price isn't considered "hot" for a psu in general, like OP said, its a good deal on this particular psu.

I always find it funny when people spend $$$$ on their video card/motherboard/processor, only to put in a cheap $20 psu into their rig. Its like buying a brand new porsche only to put 87 octane in it.

OT: In my state you can get 85 octane... and yes people with nice cars use it for some reason. Maybe they only had enough $$$ for the car .

 

[buzzsaw13]

Originally posted by: rugger29
I'll second that. The S12 is incredibly efficient, rock solid, and quiet. I'd take that over a lawn mower that puts out a few more watts and costs me more at the meter any day! Nice post OP, anytime this PSU goes on sale it's worth hearing about.

Actually after factoring in efficiency the OCZ puts out less watts

 

[Averox]

I'm surprised the Seasonics have kept their value for so long. Man, I just want a newer S12-600w with longer cables so I can get an Antec P180b. Apparently with an Asus A8N-SLI DLX and the old Seasonic, there is absolutely no slack when connecting the cables. I could get extensions but bleh.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I use an older S12-500W w/ Antec P180 case and Asus A8N32-SLI DLX mobo. Running the 4-pin power cable under the mobo to the top of the case does work, though you have no slack.

 

[Averox]

According to the pictures on Asus's site, your 24pin ATX is a whole lot closer too:
http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=15&l3=148&model=375&modelmenu=1
http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=15&l3=226&model=744&modelmenu=1

How much slack do you have on your 24pin ATX connector? I don't at all mind running cables under my board. If all fits well even with no slack, I probably wouldn't mind. I could probably get a little more out of the 4pin untwisting it, no?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Right now, I have quite a bit of slack and able to run the 24pin ATX power cable around the side of the motherboard.

I should mention that I was using an Asus A8N-SLI Premium where the 24pin ATX connector is in the same spot as your DeLuxe in the same set-up. I was still able to run the 24pin power cable around the side of the motherboard but had no slack.