Noctua and Seasonic Introduce Ultra-quiet 1600W Power Supply

[VSG]

Noctua and Seasonic today presented the Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition ATX 3.1 PC power supply. Taking Seasonic's state-of-the-art 1600 W flagship model as a basis, the Noctua Edition utilizes Noctua's award-winning NF-A12x25 fan as well as a custom engineered fan grill for even quieter operation. As such, the Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is a premium choice for ultra-quiet workstations or gaming PCs that require uncompromising power delivery.

"We're thrilled and honored to present the first Noctua Edition power supply in collaboration with Seasonic, a manufacturer we greatly respect both for its unwavering commitment to quality and for staying at the forefront of PC power supply innovation for more than 40 years", says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "Combining Seasonic's massive expertise in PSUs with our quiet cooling technology and experience in acoustic optimization gives customers the best of both worlds: A state-of-the-art 1600 W power supply that runs supremely quiet."




"Seasonic is very excited to have the opportunity to work with Noctua, the leading innovator in the field of silent PC fans and cooling technology. Our two companies' mutual commitment to quality and performance makes this partnership so valuable," - said Eric Lan (CEO Sea Sonic Electronics). "We see this cooperation thrive as two industry leaders come together in a great project to create a class-leading premium power supply for performance and silence enthusiasts," Eric added. "Beyond elevating our product offerings to new heights, the new Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition ATX 3.1 PC power supply is undoubtedly a product of top-level engineering, a true class-leader, set to enhance the global brand presence of both companies."

Seasonic is renowned as one of the leading manufacturers of premium grade PC power supplies and PRIME TX is their award-winning, 80 PLUS Titanium certified flagship series featuring highly advanced electronic designs, first-class quality components, cutting-edge performance and exceptional efficiency.

The Noctua Edition of the top-end TX-1600 model uses this superb platform and combines it with the iconic, groundbreaking NF-A12x25 fan as well as a custom designed, highly optimized fan grill, which enable it to run ~8-10 dB(A) quieter than the already quiet standard model.

Thanks to its semi-passive fan control setup, the TX-1600 Noctua Edition will operate fully passive up to around 50% load at typical ambient temperatures (≤25°C) and only start ramping up the fan slowly as the load or temperature levels increase. This makes it a fantastic choice not only for power-hungry high-end builds, but also for silent systems that do not require as much as 1600 W and will therefore have the PSU running mostly with the fan switched off or at near-inaudible speed levels. Even at 100% load, the Noctua Edition runs whisper quiet at ambient temperatures up to 25°C, producing only ~24 dB(A) versus ~34 dB(A) for the regular model. This massive reduction in noise emission is reflected in an upgrade of Cybenetic's Lambda average noise level score from A to A++.

Topped off with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support as well as fully modular, Noctua-themed cables, the Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is the ultimate choice for highly demanding PC enthusiasts who require uncompromising quality, class-leading performance and exceptional quietness of operation.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price is EUR 499 / USD 569.

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[Onasi]

And the price, I would assume, is astronomical?

 

[Dristun]

12 years warranty, haha. I might not live for another 12 years!

 

[Chaitanya]

And the price, I would assume, is astronomical?

$570 according to post on videocardz.

 

[Onasi]

@Chaitanya
Yeah, about what I expected. I like quiet, but, uh, I think that can be managed for less. Then again, if one ABSOLUTELY needs/wants the top of the pile - sure, why not?

 

[VSG]

Post updated with full press release.

 

[Crackong]

1600W for $570 ?

 

[Tomgang]

Well a better fan than Seasonic else used.

I have an older phanteks revolt x 1200 watt psu that is made by Seasonic and have the same hybrid mode 0 fan below 40 % load. But that fan in my psu Arent that silent at least i think, so Seasonic using noctua fan i like. I am just not in to that brown fan. But its not so big a problem since a psu is typically hidden away any way.

But the price yikes.

 

[Chaitanya]

@Chaitanya
Yeah, about what I expected. I like quiet, but, uh, I think that can be managed for less. Then again, if one ABSOLUTELY needs/wants the top of the pile - sure, why not?

Its for those high end workstations builds which is a small niche among PC builders so price isnt too out of ordinary.

 

[PenguinBelly]

$570?!#@#)*&%^ for a PSU? Tech corporations are losing their minds.

 

[_roman_]

The price is equal to the price I paid for my Enermax Revolution D.F. 750W Power supply + X670 mainboard + Ryzen 7600X + 2x ASUS Tuf mousepads + AOC Gaming Mouse + Star wars Jedi Survivor Game Key.

More Watts is not always better. Only the efficiency counts for a power supply in any given load from 1 to 100%. The only limitation is the needed power versus the up to 1600Watt on the label (plus extra see the specs I do not have for ATX 3.1).

I really wonder if a full passive power supply is quieter as that """ultra quiet""" fan equipped power supply.
I really wonder why they can not make longer full passive power supplies for up to 1600Watts on the label? Some cases have much space in the length behind the power supply.

When you go for the quiet computer route the least you want is a power supply with a fan. Less fans is always better.

 

[L'Eliminateur]

Price is ridiculous.

BUT think of it this way: if your system consumes above 1200W, then the cost of those components is already ridiculous, nothing in the consumer space will even reach 1KW nowadays, even if you put a 4090+14900k overclocked to hell, not even with a custom waterloop for WC GPU+CPU.

This is geared to the "prosummer" or straight up pro that has a threadripper, ungodly amounts of expensive high-density server ECC RAM, several big SSDs and one or two RTX A6000, considering those GPUs are 4000usd each suddenly 570usd for the PSU becomes the second cheapest part of the entire system with the case below it

 

[Airisom]

So, an extra 30 for the fan grill and fan. I guess that's okay. Interesting note is the grill has contra-rotating vanes, so that should help with straightening out the air. However, it's already really packed inside PSUs so I'd take this as more of a cosmetic change to showcase the fan than for any functional advantage that it provides.

Whats crazy is that the AX1600i has been out for almost 7 years, and it's still the king of high wattage PSUs. This one gets pretty close overall.

What's nice about high wattage power supplies like these is that they are actually still very efficient at lower wattages, and they can also run in passive mode or whatever eco mode they have to drastically cut down on noise. No fan spinning means no dust buildup, so less cleaning and better reliability. Scalability and not having to worry about "is my power supply enough" is also nice. PC components are drawing more and more power, so there will always be demand for these high-wattage units. Having more wattage headroom for overclocking is also a big plus. Also, the more you run your psu at its rated wattage, the faster it degrades. Capacitance will not perform to at-new specifications when they're constantly at max duty, but if you have more wattage overhead, it really helps prolong the lifespan of the components in the PSU. Then again, when you have these absurdly long warranties nowadays, that really isn't that big of an issue.

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

$570?!#@#)*&%^ for a PSU? Tech corporations are losing their minds.

Firstly, it's a halo product, they've ALWAYS been expensive. 1600w is far larger then most people will ever need or use.

Second, it's an 80 plus titanium. Hitting the stringent requirements of that titanium rating requires some expensive components. Cheap titanium supplies do not exist. It's like asking for a cheap nuclear reactor.

Price is ridiculous.

BUT think of it this way: if your system consumes above 1200W, then the cost of those components is already ridiculous, nothing in the consumer space will even reach 1KW nowadays, even if you put a 4090+14900k overclocked to hell, not even with a custom waterloop for WC GPU+CPU.

This is geared to the "prosummer" or straight up pro that has a threadripper, ungodly amounts of expensive high-density server ECC RAM, several big SSDs and one or two RTX A6000, considering those GPUs are 4000usd each suddenly 570usd for the PSU becomes the second cheapest part of the entire system with the case below it

And if you have a PC that pulls this kind of power, you can justify a $570 PSU, you're likely making way more then that every time you turn it on.

 

[Onasi]

Cheap titanium supplies do not exist. It's like asking for a cheap nuclear reactor.

I dunno, the Chernobyl NPP Reactor 4 was based on a simplified cheaper design and that turned out OK.

Grim jokes aside, Titanium-level efficiency is also wholly unnecessary in the more mainstream PSUs. It wouldn’t transfer to any notable savings and just would increase the price of the unit. For essentially 99% of applications Gold is more than enough.

 

[JustBenching]

I don't know people think this is expensive. At 499 euros it's normal for a 1600w platinum psu. My 1200w platinum be quiet was 369, and so is every platinum psu. Those things are "expensive" .

 

[ZoneDymo]

$570?!#@#)*&%^ for a PSU? Tech corporations are losing their minds.

I mean its responsible for parts which typically will cost WAY more so yeah, idk, if it gives someone peace of mind, it is a pretty sweet psu.

But has anything yet beated then Corsair AX1600i?

 

[sephiroth117]

At that price I want the thing to power my whole house

 

[kapone32]

Where are the days when a good 850 W PSU was less than $99.

 

[ZoneDymo]

Where are the days when a good 850 W PSU was less than $99.

I dont think those times were ever a thing....100 dollars for a GOOD psu?

 

[kapone32]

I dont think those times were ever a thing....100 dollars for a GOOD psu?

Corsair TX

 

[maxfly]

These will barely sell for obvious reasons (price isn't the biggest factor). If they release a 1000w unit in chromax black they will sell like hotcakes.

 

[csendesmark]

I love Seasonic, but the price!

I dont think those times were ever a thing....100 dollars for a GOOD psu?

Corsair TX

Kapone32 is right!
I still have my Corsair 750TX, now it's only in my Parents PC, but it is around ~12 years old.
Working perfectly!

 

[dirtyferret]

Where are the days when a good 850 W PSU was less than $99.

750w for $89 but otherwise those days have sailed

Amazon.com

 

[chrcoluk]

I dont think those times were ever a thing....100 dollars for a GOOD psu?

I got a seasonic about 5 years ago for less than $100.