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<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and theworldwide approach to cleaner energy, SeaSonic has done its part by providing a highefficiency power supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Manufacturer: Sea Sonic USAPrice: MSRP $89.00Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : Delete<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> has looked at a number of power supplies and from time to time we'll see some reallygood stuff, but at the same time we see stuff that we hope you readers will never buy. Today, we're going tobring you our first Sea Sonic review and see where it lands in pack.Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Helphttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=0 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:50:33]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and the worldwideapproach to cleaner energy, Sea Sonic hasdone its part by providing a high efficiencypower supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteThe S12-430 arrived carefully packaged with no damage to the retail box.Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Helphttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=1 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:51:17]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Viper's LairThink ComputersGideonTechLegion HardwareBlargOCCoolhardwarez3dXtremeOverclocker CafeOcPricesOC ModshopThe InquirergeeknikPC ArenaTech-DreamsOnePC.NETTweakNewsModTheBox!XtReMoDsCanada ForumsTweakers Australia3D GamemanInside HardwareInsanetekThe CrucibleSteamed TurtleCaseModGodOC ServiceOC WizardHardware Depot <strong>Online</strong>XYZ ComputingAMD GamerMajor GeeksThe box is very simple with only a few details listed.The back of the box is a completely different story. It has two columns that lists most of the features the SeaSonic S12-430 has to offer.We'll be covering these specifications over the next two pages.The top of the box has a very convenient handle to carry the unit; as well, it shows some of the physicalfeatures.so much fun :D should be wor...That I can't wait to play e...YOu should play GTA:SA. A rathe...One of our readers has provided ...Very nice Michael :) I have enjo...Beats the hell outta me.How do sites like that even get ...That's pretty snazzy :) I l...Excellent review there Michael! ...They sure took very different ph...Yea, its a Manufacturer defect, ...That's not good ... If I bu...According to http://erms.samsung...Good review! Does it also come w...I think extreme is phase change ...The sides of the box are not wasted with pretty pictures; Sea Sonic lists some of the features and physicallyshows some of the accessories in use.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=1 (2 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:51:17]
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<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Overall, Sea Sonic does a wonderful job on effectively utilizing the space of a box. It's an aestheticallypleasing box that conveys the information of a product and shows you what it looks like. Two very key pointsin attracting buyers.So now that you've bought the unit, what exactly do you get? Find out on the next page!Skip Around:Specifications>>●●●●●Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.Hosted by OCTools. Design by Tony Franzese. © <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> 2000-2005.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=1 (4 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:51:17]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and the worldwideapproach to cleaner energy, Sea Sonic hasdone its part by providing a high efficiencypower supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteHere's a quote from Sea Sonic on the specifications of the S12-430:Complies with the latest Intel ATX 12V v2.0 specsSupports latest P4 Prescott & Athlon 64/64FXTotal protection: OVP, OPP & SCPMTBF > 100,000 hrs @ 25°CPower supply size (l*w*h*): 150*140*86mm [5.9"*5.5"*3.4"]PFC harmonics compliance: EN61000-3-2Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Helphttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=2 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:51:44]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Viper's LairThink ComputersGideonTechLegion HardwareBlargOCCoolhardwarez3dXtremeOverclocker CafeOcPricesOC ModshopThe InquirergeeknikPC ArenaTech-DreamsOnePC.NETTweakNewsModTheBox!XtReMoDsCanada ForumsTweakers Australia3D GamemanInside HardwareInsanetekThe CrucibleSteamed TurtleCaseModGodOC ServiceOC WizardHardware Depot <strong>Online</strong>XYZ ComputingAMD GamerMajor Geeks●●●●●Supports PCI ExpressSupports Serial ATA InterfaceOptional: Universal Free AC Input [100-240V Full range]With reliable Ball Bearing FanPower Distribution:+3/3V: 30A+5V: 30A+12V1: 14A+12V2: 15A-12V: 0.8A-5Vsb: 2A+3.3V & 5V: 150 WTotal Power: 430 WWire Configuration:1* 24 Pin Main Power Connector1* ATX 12V 4 Pin1* Dual CPU 8 Pin6*5.25" HDD 4 Pin2*3.5" FDD 4 Pin2* Serial ATA Connector3* External fanNo PCI-eSkip Around:Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.Features>>so much fun :D should be wor...That I can't wait to play e...YOu should play GTA:SA. A rathe...One of our readers has provided ...Very nice Michael :) I have enjo...Beats the hell outta me.How do sites like that even get ...That's pretty snazzy :) I l...Excellent review there Michael! ...They sure took very different ph...Yea, its a Manufacturer defect, ...That's not good ... If I bu...According to http://erms.samsung...Good review! Does it also come w...I think extreme is phase change ...http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=2 (2 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:51:44]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and theworldwide approach to cleaner energy, SeaSonic has done its part by providing a highefficiency power supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteThere are a number of key selling features that I feel are important to our readers. So I've dedicated a pageto cover some of these topics.The biggest and most important feature is the 80% "Super High Efficiency".Efficiency has always been defined as output divided by input. A theoretical power supply with 100%efficiency would have an input, for the S12-430, of 430 Watts AC and convert all of that into DC power, 430Watts, without any electrical or heat loss. Since we don't live in an ideal world, we know this is physically notpossible.A typical generic power supply, as Sea Sonic says, has a 68% efficiency. The required AC input would then be430 Watt (DC Output) divided by 0.68 (efficiency), or 632 Watts. If you think about it, that's a phenomenalhttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=3 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:22]Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Help
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Skip Around:Package Contents>>●●●●●Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=3 (3 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:22]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and the worldwideapproach to cleaner energy, Sea Sonic hasdone its part by providing a high efficiencypower supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteOnce we open up the box, we immediately see the large 120mm fan grill, a thick bundle of cables and aplastic bag with tubing in it.Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Helphttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=4 (1 / 5) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:48]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Viper's LairThink ComputersGideonTechLegion HardwareBlargOCCoolhardwarez3dXtremeOverclocker CafeOcPricesOC ModshopThe InquirergeeknikPC ArenaTech-DreamsOnePC.NETTweakNewsModTheBox!XtReMoDsCanada ForumsTweakers Australia3D GamemanInside HardwareInsanetekThe CrucibleSteamed TurtleCaseModGodOC ServiceOC WizardHardware Depot <strong>Online</strong>XYZ ComputingAMD GamerMajor GeeksThe content is quite simple.You get your power supply, an installation guide, four screws, a 1" sticker, 18 AWG power cord, threeexternal fan connectors and accessories for cable management.The cable management set is composed of two split tubes of different thickness, a bundle of zip ties and a clipto hold the tubes inside your case.so much fun :D should be wor...That I can't wait to play e...YOu should play GTA:SA. A rathe...One of our readers has provided ...Very nice Michael :) I have enjo...Beats the hell outta me.How do sites like that even get ...That's pretty snazzy :) I l...Excellent review there Michael! ...They sure took very different ph...Yea, its a Manufacturer defect, ...That's not good ... If I bu...According to http://erms.samsung...Good review! Does it also come w...I think extreme is phase change ...The power supply itself is protected in bubble wrap; nothing fancy, just something to prevent any scratchesduring transport.The black 120mm fan takes up most of the surface area on the bottom of the shell...fairly standard for120mm power supplies.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=4 (2 / 5) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:48]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>The back end of the power supply shows the universal AC input with no switch to go between 115V and 230V.We can see that the 120mm fan takes up about a third of the space inside the power supply!A close up of the mesh shows the honeycomb design used by Sea Sonic.A quick shot of the cables show that a majority of them are twisted, but not all of them.Using a Philips screw driver, we're able to remove four screws that hold the chassis together and take a lookat the interior of the power supply.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=4 (3 / 5) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:48]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>The aluminum heatsinks used by Sea Sonic aren't all that big, but what they lack in size they surely make upin surface area.While some fins are only single layered, there is one row that has a double layer fin system.Also gone are the large capacitors typically found in a power supply. Sea Sonic uses mutliple 2200 microfaradcapacitors to filter the power to the rails.The last thing to look at before closing up the power supply is to get the specifications of the fan. Here wehave an ADDA AD1212LB-A73GL.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=4 (4 / 5) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:48]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>A quick search leads us to these results:Ball bearing12V; 0.24A; 2.88 W1800 RPMAirflow: 72 CFMPressure: 0.095 inchesNoise: 34.4 dBaWeight:156 gA fair bit of air for a very minimal amount of noise. It'll be interesting to see how this puppy performs as weput her into my machine.Skip Around:Setup & Installation>>●●●●●Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.Hosted by OCTools. Design by Tony Franzese. © <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> 2000-2005.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=4 (5 / 5) [2005/6/16 PM 01:52:48]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and theworldwide approach to cleaner energy, SeaSonic has done its part by providing a highefficiency power supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteThere are a number of ways one could proceed with the S12-430 setup and installation. You could install thepower supply into your system before using the cabling solution or you can wrap everything before installingthe power supply. I went with the second option....Using the two cables, I quickly wrapped up the power supply like the side of the box.Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Helphttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=5 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:02]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Viper's LairThink ComputersGideonTechLegion HardwareBlargOCCoolhardwarez3dXtremeOverclocker CafeOcPricesOC ModshopThe InquirergeeknikPC ArenaTech-DreamsOnePC.NETTweakNewsModTheBox!XtReMoDsCanada ForumsTweakers Australia3D GamemanInside HardwareInsanetekThe CrucibleSteamed TurtleCaseModGodOC ServiceOC WizardHardware Depot <strong>Online</strong>XYZ ComputingAMD GamerMajor GeeksWith the exception of the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, I left myself a fair bit of slack between the cables.Excess tubing can be easily cut off with a pair of scissors.During my installation, I unwound the 4-pin auxiliary cable from the bundle until I had enough slack for it toreach the motherboard header.With the cables all setup, all that's left is to remove your old power supply and install the new one. With thecable solution, the wires are all clumped together which minimize airflow restriction.The EZ-connectors make installing and removing the 4-pin power connectors a breeze.With everything in place, it's time to see how well the power supply holds up.Skip Around:so much fun :D should be wor...That I can't wait to play e...YOu should play GTA:SA. A rathe...One of our readers has provided ...Very nice Michael :) I have enjo...Beats the hell outta me.How do sites like that even get ...That's pretty snazzy :) I l...Excellent review there Michael! ...They sure took very different ph...Yea, its a Manufacturer defect, ...That's not good ... If I bu...According to http://erms.samsung...Good review! Does it also come w...I think extreme is phase change ...Performance>>●●●●●Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=5 (2 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:02]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and theworldwide approach to cleaner energy, SeaSonic has done its part by providing a highefficiency power supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteWe'll start by listing system specifications:ControlAlbatron K8SLInForce4 SLI Chipset @ 1.8VAMD Venice 3000+ @ 300*9 1.65VPDP Patriot 2*512MB XBLK 250Mhz 3-4-4-8 3.0VSea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Helphttp://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=6 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:19]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Viper's LairThink ComputersGideonTechLegion HardwareBlargOCCoolhardwarez3dXtremeOverclocker CafeOcPricesOC ModshopThe InquirergeeknikPC ArenaTech-DreamsOnePC.NETTweakNewsModTheBox!XtReMoDsCanada ForumsTweakers Australia3D GamemanInside HardwareInsanetekThe CrucibleSteamed TurtleCaseModGodOC ServiceOC WizardHardware Depot <strong>Online</strong>XYZ ComputingAMD GamerMajor GeeksPowerColor Bravo X700Cooler Master Hyper 6+ Provided by Cooler Master, to be reviewed40 GB Maxtor ATA 100 7200 RPMBenQ DW16102*12" Red CCFL2*80mm fan2*80mm UV CCFL rings80GB Seagate 7200 RPM120GB WD 7200 RPM*Components were spread out over my desk and no case was usedPower SupplySea Sonic S12-430This photo was taken just before publishing the review some components have changed.The S12-430 is not rated for SLI machines. For SLI, a minimum of 500 Watts is required. As we have seenwith the specifications, Sea Sonic does not consider this a SLI designed power supply as no SLI connectorsare provided.The system above should do a decent job at stressing the voltages. According to SiSoft, over 100 watts ispulled in by my overclocked Venice. While I've already had this power supply for a few weeks, the system hasshown no signs of instability. The only way to confirm this is by getting some numbers. A digital multimeterwith two digit precision will be utilized for our tests. The system will be placed under 100% load using folding@ home and RC5-72 for a period of six hours. Voltages will be read three times and averaged. The systemwill then shut down RC5-72 and F@H and left to idle for a period of six hours. Voltages will then be read threetimes and averaged.so much fun :D should be wor...That I can't wait to play e...YOu should play GTA:SA. A rathe...One of our readers has provided ...Very nice Michael :) I have enjo...Beats the hell outta me.How do sites like that even get ...That's pretty snazzy :) I l...Excellent review there Michael! ...They sure took very different ph...Yea, its a Manufacturer defect, ...That's not good ... If I bu...According to http://erms.samsung...Good review! Does it also come w...I think extreme is phase change ...http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=6 (2 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:19]
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<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Pretty sturdy voltages. No more than three percent variation in any of the rails.Do to the layout of my system, the 120mm fan showed no thermal advantages over my Antec TrueBlue 2.0.However, the fan was very quiet and nearly impossible to hear over any other noise made by my system. Ihad to place my ear two inches above the grill before I could hear the fan, and only then was it a veryshallow hum.Skip Around:Conclusion>>●●●●●Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.Hosted by OCTools. Design by Tony Franzese. © <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> 2000-2005.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=6 (4 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:19]
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Welcome Guest. Login. Register.Are You Watercooled?Comments/ResultsI'm still running on air.I've taken the plungeinto the water.I've kicked it up anotch. I'm using phasecooling.I'll be upgrading towater cooling soon.New Review: Sea Sonic S12-430<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> and Cooler Master Con...VisionTek XTASY Theater Pro 550Crucial 12-in-1 Flash Reader and 1GB Secu...Shared Storage Drive from MaxtorHP's LaserJet 4345mfpBiostar Barebone SystemsOverclocking the VideocardASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless RouterAntec TX640B ATX Mini-Tower CaseZalman ZM80D-HP VGA CoolerSea Sonic S12-43006/16/05 - (0)With the rising price ofpower and theworldwide approach to cleaner energy, SeaSonic has done its part by providing a highefficiency power supply to the world.MCT Cooling SolutionAlbatron K8SLICorsair XMS PC4400 1GB TwinX DDRSamsung SCX-4100PowerColor Bravo X700Samsung 910MP & 730BCooler Master Aquagate Mini R120Corsair XMS2 PC2-4300 Pro 1GB DDR2Plextor PX-716ADynaPower BlackwidowAntec TX1088AMGAntec TruePower 2.0 480 Watt BlueHardOCP<strong>Overclockers</strong> USShugashackClub OCJCs PC News and LinksAces HardwareZZZ <strong>Online</strong>DevshedMikhailtech<strong>Overclockers</strong> NZVirtual HideoutPimpRigHEXUSPC PowerZoneActive-HardwareOC MelbourneSkip Around:Comments (0)Check out our latest contest here at <strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong>!Sea Sonic S12-430Written By: Simon Lau On 06/16/05 - 02:51:56 AMModify : DeleteA power supply can't be judged in a review where it has to be published a few weeks after receiving the unit.The number of hours we run a power supply during the month is limited, and only makes up a small fractionof the life of the unit. A sturdy power supply is one where the voltages remain at the ideal values a year ortwo after making the initial purchase.From our initial testing, we can see that the Sea Sonic S12-430 makes for a decent power supply. There'slittle change in voltages and the multimeter displayed little variation between the readings. Coupled with anumber of unique features and cost saving high efficiency operation, this power supply will help you savemoney in the long run. The 3.3V rail runs slightly below specification when there's no load or when the powersupply is being stressed. However, there were no signs of instability.http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=7 (1 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:31]Sea Sonic S12-430My A8N-SLi Deluxe ain't letting ...Video BIOS FlashingMCT Cooling SolutionHelp! Can't load windows to hdd(...Pentium 4 3.46GHz 1066 2MB Extre...AMD DUAL OPTERON 240 overclock h...helpAMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Dual Core ...Front Page Poll SuggestionsMy Cad ExamStorewarsVGA 2d frequency vs 3d?XP Pro 32-bit vs XP Pro x64...ro...Norton Internet Security Help
<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> :: <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Engines</strong>Viper's LairThink ComputersGideonTechLegion HardwareBlargOCCoolhardwarez3dXtremeOverclocker CafeOcPricesOC ModshopThe InquirergeeknikPC ArenaTech-DreamsOnePC.NETTweakNewsModTheBox!XtReMoDsCanada ForumsTweakers Australia3D GamemanInside HardwareInsanetekThe CrucibleSteamed TurtleCaseModGodOC ServiceOC WizardHardware Depot <strong>Online</strong>XYZ ComputingAMD GamerMajor Geeks●●●●●To many, the 430 Watts and non-SLI compatibility of this unit may not be enough. But for an added price,you can pick up higher end models. Sea Sonic has made a number of these power supplies, so it's just amatter of choosing one that fits your needs. While in existence for more than a quarter of a century, SeaSonic has made quite the bang with this latest line. It'll be interesting to see how Sea Sonic tops themselvesin the future.Advantage• High efficiency (pays for itself through savings)• Quiet unit• Cable management systemDisadvantage• High initial cost• Hard to find<strong>Overclockers</strong> <strong>Online</strong> would like to thank Sea Sonic for providing this sample for evaluation.Skip Around:Comment on this article!Email SimonPrint this article.Email this article to a friend.Go directly to our forums.Home>>so much fun :D should be wor...That I can't wait to play e...YOu should play GTA:SA. A rathe...One of our readers has provided ...Very nice Michael :) I have enjo...Beats the hell outta me.How do sites like that even get ...That's pretty snazzy :) I l...Excellent review there Michael! ...They sure took very different ph...Yea, its a Manufacturer defect, ...That's not good ... If I bu...According to http://erms.samsung...Good review! Does it also come w...I think extreme is phase change ...http://www.overclockersonline.com/index.php?page=articles&num=273&pnum=7 (2 / 4) [2005/6/16 PM 01:53:31]
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