INTRODUCTION

    ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 compliant power supply units might be the number one choice currently for gamers, enthusiasts and professionals but there are still many ATX 2.X models in the market that have very little to be jealous of. This has to do not just in terms of performance and features but also build quality and yes, even warranty. One such model is no other than the previous generation PRIME TX-1000 by Seasonic and since they recently upgraded it to also include an 12VHPWR connector (just like they had previously done with the TX-1300/1600 models, prior to releasing the ATX 3.0 versions that is) i decided to take a closer look.

    Sea Sonic Electronics Co., Ltd was founded more than 40 years ago by engineers. Since its early beginnings the company has rigorously maintained its focus on the research, development and production of technologically advanced, high quality products. In 1981 Sea Sonic expanded into the production of PC power supplies to become one of the first manufacturers in this market. Soon after, the manufacturing of high quality and performance PC power supplies became the core identity of Sea Sonic.

    The PRIME TX-1000 is an 80 PLUS Titanium Certified (up to 94% efficiency) power supply unit that features a single powerful +12V rail (83A) capable of delivering the units entire rated output (almost, 996W), 1139W peak output, micro-tolerance load regulator (under 0.5% load regulation), active PFC, DC to DC topology, cable-free connection design (back panel with PCB), fluid-dynamic bearing 135mm fan with hybrid mode (fan starts to operate at over 40% load) and high-quality Japanese manufactured capacitors. In terms of available electrical protections, the TX-1000 comes ready with over-current (OCP), over-voltage (OVP), under-voltage (UVP), short-circuit (SCP), over-temperature (OTP) and over-power (OPP) ones. As for warranty, once again Seasonic covers the entire PRIME TX line of power supply units with a very generous 12-year limited one.