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Introduction
It has been some time since we have had our hot little hands on a power supply from our good friends at Seasonic, so when I received and email last week asking if I would like to review their new S12D 750w power supply I immediately responded back that we would love the chance. The last power supply we reviewed was the S12 II which is a predecessor to this one, this unit proved to be a fantastic power supply and it also recorded some of the tightest voltages of any power supply we had reviewed up to that point.

When the press release came out on August 19th of the year here is what Seasonic part of what they had to say about the S12D.
"To offer computer users a more stable and efficient solution to cope with the latest quad core CPU system and power-consuming and high-end computer components, Seasonic now launches the S12D Series that complies with the latest Intel ATX12V and EPS12V specification and available in 750W and 850W.
The S12D Series represents the 'Green PC technology' that helps computer users save on electricity bills all around. It achieves the 80PLUS® Silver standard that guarantees an above 85% efficiency rating across 20%, 50% and 100% loadings along with a true power factor of >0.9. Moreover, the S12D series is compliant with Energy Star 5.0 and reduces energy consumption under standby, sleep and idle modes.
The Seasonic S12D Series is equipped with advanced design and quality components to satisfy consumers’ need for stability and reliability. With the DC to DC converter design and under ±3% of voltage variation rate, the S12D Series is geared up for superior dynamic response supporting a foundation for greater system stability. Adapting the high-quality solid caps on 12V output and highly reliable 105℃ Japanese capacitors, the 12D Series is able to employ its features of low resistance, high level of heat-proofing, a high level of performance, stability, and durability under high operating temperatures, frequencies, and currents. Such employments also make it easy to collaborate with other high-end computer peripherals boosting up the overall performance of the computer system as well as extending the system’s life."
Features
The S12D Series represents the 'Green PC technology' that helps computer users to save in electricity bill at all times. It achieves the 80PLUS® Silver standard that guarantees an above 85% efficiency rating across 20%, 50% and 100% loading along with a true power factor of >0.9. Moreover, the S12D series is compliant with Energy Star systems and reduces energy consumption under standby, sleep and idle modes. To find out more about 80 PLUS, click here. (http://www.80plus.org/) Regarding safety features, the S12D Series is compliant to the directives of ROHS and WEEE standards. It is also regulated with over voltage/under voltage/over current/over power, and short circuit protection to ensure the entire computer system; including peripherals, are well protected. To find out more about RoHS, click here. (http://www.rohs.eu/english/index.html) Special Features - Super High Efficiency [up to 90%] Green solution for lowering energy consumption, noise & heat. DC to DC Converter Design Superior dynamic response & greater system stability. Practical Dual +12V Rails Ample 12v output with OCP for extreme utilization. Tight Voltage Regulation Improved load regulation to reduce voltage variations. High Reliable 105°C Japanese Capacitors Exceptionally reliable components extend product life. Solid Caps on 12Vs for Extreme Stress Operation Conditions Great stability at higher operating temperatures, frequencies and currents. Active Power Factor Correction [99%PF] Reduces line loss & power distortion. Dual Sided PCB Layout Better utilization of PCB space to enhance quality and performance. San Ace Silent Fan [SANYO DENKI] Premium quality fan for silent operation. Smart & Silent Fan Control [ S²FC] Smart thermal control to balance noise & cooling. Ultra Ventilation [Honey Comb Structure] Minimized airflow resistance for maximum cooling. All in One DC Cabling Design Supports PC, IPC, workstation, server, & dual CPU systems. Universal AC Input [Full Range] Plug & run safely anywhere in the world. Patented Easy Swap Connector Unplug the connectors easily & quickly. 5 Year Warranty Our Commitments to superior quality.
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