Is this the new revision of the S-12 500W P.S?

Sgt_Strider · Post by **Sgt_Strider** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:54 pm

http://www.frontierpc.com/ProductDetail ... =950015266

Is this the one with the new fan and reviewed on SCPR's website? Thanks.

Post by **MikeC** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:51 pm

The box pictured does not have the extra labels of the newer version. You'll have to ask them.

hazindu · Post by **hazindu** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:57 am

The newest one should have "HT" at the end of it.

winguy · Post by **winguy** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:58 am

This is what MikeC meant:

I'll ask this too, where can one get the new version S12-330 cheapest?

oldboi · Post by **oldboi** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:56 pm

These guys state that these are a new revision (not bad prices too):
http://www.bestbyteinc.com/products.asp?dept=128

Never dealt with them, so can't vouch for them, but their ResellerRatings aren't bad.

winguy · Post by **winguy** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:10 pm

oldboi wrote:These guys state that these are a new revision (not bad prices too):
http://www.bestbyteinc.com/products.asp?dept=128

Never dealt with them, so can't vouch for them, but their ResellerRatings aren't bad.

It says *New high reliability capacitor version* for all except 330W.

ChiBOY83 · Post by **ChiBOY83** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:19 pm

BestByteInc, referred to by oldboi, is a reputable dealer. They do in fact sell the new versions of the power supplies. Call them up and ask about the different versions, the customer service (Barry) is very knowledgable. I should be getting my new revision S12-430 from them tomorrow....plus, best prices on hte s12's that i could find online..........

Sgt_Strider · Post by **Sgt_Strider** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:35 pm

hazindu wrote:The newest one should have "HT" at the end of it.

What do you mean "HT" at the end of it? I don't see such thing..

veras · Post by **veras** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:06 am

I just purchased a S-12 500 from Frontier PC and it is the new one. I emailed them first to make sure, and they said they only have the new one in stock. If you're looking for the old one, I emailed Anitec also and they told me they only have the old one.

Ackelind · Post by **Ackelind** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:33 pm

From what I can see, the old ones are better? Is has higher efficiency in the range where most users will be (50-200W) and the fan is quieter. The only thing that would seem to have been upgraded is the capacitors.

Post by **MikeC** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:20 pm

Ackelind wrote:From what I can see, the old ones are better? Is has higher efficiency in the range where most users will be (50-200W) and the fan is quieter. The only thing that would seem to have been upgraded is the capacitors.

Be careful. The variances you see in the reviews are probably within the error range of the testing setup. Besides, the quieter fan is quite a bit quieter, and this means no modding, no loss of warranty...

clarkkent333 · Post by **clarkkent333** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:34 pm

I called up SVC.com today and they stated that they have the new revision of the S12's in stock.

hyperq · Post by **hyperq** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:55 pm

Buy.com has Seasonic PSU too. Just search with the keyword "seasonic" on their web site.
430W - $92
500W - $121
600W - $148.
All three qualify for free shipping. If you use coupon codes it will be even cheaper. If you apply for their credit card, that is another $30 off.

winguy · Post by **winguy** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:29 pm

Ok where can I get the new version 330W cheapest?

Mystr_Byrnz · Post by **Mystr_Byrnz** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:46 pm

MikeC wrote:
Ackelind wrote:From what I can see, the old ones are better? Is has higher efficiency in the range where most users will be (50-200W) and the fan is quieter. The only thing that would seem to have been upgraded is the capacitors.
Be careful. The variances you see in the reviews are probably within the error range of the testing setup. Besides, the quieter fan is quite a bit quieter, and this means no modding, no loss of warranty...

Do you mean the fan on the old version or the new version is "quite a bit Quieter?"

Bottom line. Which one should I buy for the best mix of power and silence?

Do both PSU versions have 2 PCIe connectors? It seems to be a selling point on the new sticker, but I thought the older one had the same feature.

Post by **MikeC** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:11 am

sorry, I mean the newer version is quieter.

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:59 am

MikeC wrote:sorry, I mean the newer version is quieter.

Your test shows that the older version is quieter (and more efficient up to 250 W).
But as you say in the test, the difference is very small, nothing to worry about.

Post by **MikeC** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 8:14 am

Mats wrote:
MikeC wrote:sorry, I mean the newer version is quieter.
Your test shows that the older version is quieter (and more efficient up to 250 W).
But as you say in the test, the difference is very small, nothing to worry about.

Don't confuse this thread any more than it already its! The talk here is about the S12-500. The newer versions of the 500 and 600 have a 7-blade Adda that is quieter than the 5-blade Yate Loon that these models first came with. We never officially posted reviewe of the first samples because Seasonic told us they were going to be changed almost immediately after the first release.

Freelancer77 · Post by **Freelancer77** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 7:48 pm

Mystr_Byrnz,

Only the S12-500 and 600 have the PCIe connectors, the 330 and 480 do not. Simple math, I think, a heavyweight SLI system that would require them will probably want most of 500W at full load.

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:51 am

MikeC wrote:Don't confuse this thread any more than it already its! The talk here is about the S12-500. The newer versions of the 500 and 600 have a 7-blade Adda that is quieter than the 5-blade Yate Loon that these models first came with. We never officially posted reviewe of the first samples because Seasonic told us they were going to be changed almost immediately after the first release.

I'm sorry about that. I totally missed it.

trance · Post by **trance** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:55 am

hyperq wrote:Buy.com has Seasonic PSU too. Just search with the keyword "seasonic" on their web site.
430W - $92
500W - $121
600W - $148.
All three qualify for free shipping. If you use coupon codes it will be even cheaper. If you apply for their credit card, that is another $30 off.

Those are great prices and free shipping! Does anyone know if those are the new revisions?

pelikan · Post by **pelikan** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:20 am

How about $124. shipped for the 500W or 600W at http://www.ewiz.com/query.php?categry=1 ... d=Seasonic.

People say they are receiving the new revision and that the vendor is reliable. I just ordered the 600W.

pelikan · Post by **pelikan** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:43 am

I got my 600W from Ewiz a few days ago. It's the new version.

Man, is this thing quiet.

Mystr_Byrnz · Post by **Mystr_Byrnz** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:16 pm

Does anyone know a comparison in sound between the 600 and 500 version?

nVidia website says the 600w has been certified for Sli so I guess I'll get that one (being near the same price helps too)

Just curious if the 600 is as quiet as the 500

Vulcan · Post by **Vulcan** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:17 pm

Mystr_Byrnz wrote:Does anyone know a comparison in sound between the 600 and 500 version?

nVidia website says the 600w has been certified for Sli so I guess I'll get that one (being near the same price helps too)

Just curious if the 600 is as quiet as the 500

Short answer... Yes. See the review

Mystr_Byrnz · Post by **Mystr_Byrnz** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:28 pm

I like short answers.

thanks Vulcan. You always seem to be there to tell it like it is.

Going to buy the 600 now.

Vulcan · Post by **Vulcan** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:31 pm

Mystr_Byrnz wrote:I like short answers. thanks Vulcan. You always seem to be there to tell it like it is.

Going to buy the 600 now.

Where are you going to get it at? eWiz has it for 121.54 right now.

Mystr_Byrnz · Post by **Mystr_Byrnz** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:23 pm

^^^From there.

They got a good rep?

On a side note. Anyone know anything about Monarchcomputers.com?

They list the 7800gtx for $500.00. That's the cheapest I've found it.