Seasonic Wins Tough 80 Plus Efficiency Certification

Seasonic Introduces the M12 Modular Series - The First Modular PSU in the World to Pass the 80Plus Certification

08 / 2006

[01 August 2006, Taipei, Taiwan] Today, Sea Sonic Electronics introduces the new M12 series power supplies with detachable modular DC cable made for the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) system builders, gamers and Over-clocker enthusiasts. These state of the art power supplies provide the utmost flexibility without any compromise to performance, quality, silence and efficiency.

The M12 series is available in three power levels, the M12-500, M12-600 and the M12-700, which is powerful enough for high end, high performance Quad graphics applications. Each model provides system builders the flexibility to create the most suitable combination of connectors to minimize clutter and optimize airflow in their PC systems. Inside each carton there are up to 10 HDD, 8 Serial ATA and 2 FDD connectors. The M12-500 and M12-600 comes with 2 PCI-E connectors whereas the M12-700 is supplied with 4 PCI-E connectors. All cables are sleeved in flexible black mesh to provide a clean and tidy solution.

As with all Seasonic high power models, the M12 series is built according to the highest level of quality and specifications. Amongst many standard features included are the use of high grade and high temperature rated internal components and ball bearing fans mounted on soft rubber cushions. The use of a double forward converter circuit design coupled with active power factor correction ensures that these power supplies achieve some of the highest efficiency ratings in the industry. Additionally, Seasonic’s proprietary dual magnetic circuit design enables the M12 power supplies to maintain a tight 3% tolerance on the all important 12VDC output line which is so critical to gamers and Over-clockers who seek stability even at maximum system loads.

Additional to the modular cables that set the M12 series apart from the other series is the extra 6cm ball bearing fan to provide additional cooling and reduction of internal hot spots in the power supply. Similar to the main 12cm ball bearing fan, the 6cm fan is mounted on soft rubber cushion and is governed by Seasonic’s high performance Super Silent Fan Control [S2FC]. But unlike the continuous rotation 12cm fan, this 6cm fan will only rotate when extra cooling power is required. This special feature makes the Seasonic M12 series one of the most silent power supplies available on the market today. At Seasonic, even with the added modularity, all details are considered to ensure quality and reliability.

The Seasonic M12 series fulfills European Union regulations for RoHS, WEEE and most major worldwide safety requirements. These power supplies represent the ultimate solution in modularity, efficiency, stability, silence and green innovation and redefine the term “high-end modular” PC power supplies.