Packaging

The package, identical to the one the 1.2 kW Platinum unit comes in, obviously looks familiar. Seasonic's logo resides in the top-left corner, while the Platinum badge is in the top-right corner. The capacity description, in very small font, as though Seasonic meant to hide it, can be found in the bottom-right corner.


The technical and power specifications tables are on this side.


A quarter shot of the PSU and the Platinum badge.


On top, three icons on the right depict the SLI, ErP Lot 6 2013, and Haswell-ready certifications. There is also a QR code right below these.


The back sports a comparison of all 80 Plus certification levels, though it doesn't include the Titanium certification. Several paragraphs also describe this platform's most crucial features in some depth, like its DC-DC converters, the dual copper bars, and its hybrid fan operation. There is also a mention of its tight voltage regulation and the Sanyo Denki fan, which, however, doesn't exploit a Fluid Dynamic Bearing even though such a fan is the norm for the high-end.

Contents

The package's sleeving hides a sturdy cardboard box with Seasonic's logo on it. Two thick foam pieces inside the package surround the PSU inside a luxurious velvet bag.


The bundle is pretty rich and includes a pouch for the modular cables, several Velcro straps, a case badge, some zip ties, a set of fixing bolts, and an AC power cord. A user's manual common to all Platinum Seasonic units has also been included.

Exterior

Seasonic put a sticker on the fan-mode selection switch to provide you with some information about its functionality. You should remove this sticker before installing the PSU. Please note that the aforementioned switch is hard to reach once the PSU has been installed into a case. Seasonic should have installed the switch to the front to make it more readily accessible.


The huge on/off switch sits right next to the AC receptacle. The exhaust grill comes in the by now atypical honeycomb design, and as we have already mentioned, the fan-mode switch should have been installed on this side to make it more readily accessible.


One of two sides features a Seasonic logo and the series description, while the other side's real estate is mostly taken up by the specifications label.


This PSU's fully modular board features many sockets and the fan-mode switch.


The finish is very good, and the fan's large frame looks nice. The PSU's dimensions are on the large size since it uses the same chassis as its 1.2 kW sibling.


The modular cables are stealth, and every cable but the ATX one is also flat. For a mass-produced PSU, cable quality is good overall.


Flat and stealth cables are the way to go with a modern PSU. The more enthusiast-orientated user may prefer individually sleeved cables which come as optional kits and cost a lot.