SeaSonic SS-660XP 660W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply $89.99 After Rebate + Free Shipping (Starts at 12AM PST)

is this the lowest price we've seen? thanks

Quote from joogle : is this the lowest price we've seen? thanks

I don't think it has ever gone lower than this. At least, not that I've seen.

I purchased the 750 Gold and the 850 Gold both in the last month. Installed the 850 last week, so far so good. I am concerned though with all the "Coil whine" reports I keep hearing about...

I just hope both of my Seasonics are free from this "Coil whine."

Finally, it seems to me the extra money for a "Platinum" rated Seasonic isn't really worth it in the sense it will save lots of electricity/energy costs over the long run.

Soar

I've been watching this since it was $160, GREAT deal, glad I checked SD one last time before bed TU

Quote from soarwitheagles : I purchased the 750 Gold and the 850 Gold both in the last month. Installed the 850 last week, so far so good. I am concerned though with all the "Coil whine" reports I keep hearing about... I just hope both of my Seasonics are free from this "Coil whine." Finally, it seems to me the extra money for a "Platinum" rated Seasonic isn't really worth it in the sense it will save lots of electricity/energy costs over the long run. Soar

Do you mean that it is worth the extra money since it saves lots of electricity/energy costs?

I agree, but it's difficult to spend the $100 now to save $5-20 a month (and on top of that you get one of the best quality psus around). I feel like they should do some sort of cash-for-clunkers thing for PSUs since it would save a lot of energy for this country.

thanks in for one, looks like same price (w/ rebate) 2x in the last 2 months

Quote from justainchoe : Do you mean that it is worth the extra money since it saves lots of electricity/energy costs? I agree, but it's difficult to spend the $100 now to save $5-20 a month (and on top of that you get one of the best quality psus around). I feel like they should do some sort of cash-for-clunkers thing for PSUs since it would save a lot of energy for this country.

If this Seasonic PSU saved $5-$20 per month, I would be all over it!

Here's the reality: The difference between GOLD and PLATINUM in energy savings is literally pennies per month...not even one dollar in 99/100 cases.

This is a sad but true reality. Here are the facts that most people do not even know:

Let's say you average a 20% load during a 24 hours period while using a 500 Watt power supply. The cost to operate difference between a 80Plus Platinum and a 80 Plus Bronze is only $0.02 per day!

So that adds up to a grand savings of only $0.60 month, or, $7.20 per year. If these Seasonics do make it to their 7 year warranty period [and I hope they do, because I am using them], then the savings for a full 7 year period would be $50.40.

I am a penny pincher [sent in over $6,000 worth of rebates last year alone]. So that is why I purchased the Seasonics after they have gone on sale...BUT there is a very small savings when comparing BRONZE vs. PLATINUM... the savings is so small, it is almost not even worth it in many, many cases...

I will find the website that explains this so clearly and post it hopefully in a few moments.

EDIT: Here is the eye opening website that explains the truth about the difference between the various Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc. ratings: Title: Why 80 PLUS® is Irrelevant to You When Buying a PSU

http://www.hardocp.com/article/20...Tt9xcqbVWI

Finally, another sad truth: many companies that advertise their PSU's are Gold, Silver, etc. are no where even near the specs to be in that specific category! Liar, liar, pants on fire...and hopefully your computer will not be on fire!

Some of the better PSU testers and reviews [Johnny Guru, hardwaresecrets.com, Overclockers, Tech Powerup, etc.] clearly reveal that a considerable number of PSU's do NOT meet the criteria of the specific 80 Plus rating...

Hope this helps you!


Soar

PS Please rep me for telling the truth...even if the truth is painful....

Quote from soarwitheagles : If this Seasonic PSU saved $5-$20 per month, I would be all over it! Here's the reality: The difference between GOLD and PLATINUM in energy savings is literally pennies per month...not even one dollar in 99/100 cases. This is a sad but true reality. Here are the facts that most people do not even know: Let's say you average a 20% load during a 24 hours period while using a 500 Watt power supply. The cost to operate difference between a 80Plus Platinum and a 80 Plus Bronze is only $0.02 per day! So that adds up to a grand savings of only $0.60 month, or, $7.20 per year. If these Seasonics do make it to their 7 year warranty period [and I hope they do, because I am using them], then the savings for a full 7 year period would be $50.40. I am a penny pincher [sent in over $6,000 worth of rebates last year alone]. So that is why I purchased the Seasonics after they have gone on sale...BUT there is a very small savings when comparing BRONZE vs. PLATINUM... the savings is so small, it is almost not even worth it in many, many cases... I will find the website that explains this so clearly and post it hopefully in a few moments. EDIT: Here is the eye opening website that explains the truth about the difference between the various Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc. ratings: Title: Why 80 PLUS® is Irrelevant to You When Buying a PSU http://www.hardocp.com/article/20...Tt9xcqbVWI Finally, another sad truth: many companies that advertise their PSU's are Gold, Silver, etc. are no where even near the specs to be in that specific category! Liar, liar, pants on fire...and hopefully your computer will not be on fire! Some of the better PSU testers and reviews [Johnny Guru, hardwaresecrets.com, Overclockers, Tech Powerup, etc.] clearly reveal that a considerable number of PSU's do NOT meet the criteria of the specific 80 Plus rating... Hope this helps you! Soar PS Please rep me for telling the truth...even if the truth is painful....

So why did you buy the 80 Plus Gold Power Supplies if you don't think it makes a difference?

Why didn't you get 80 Plus Bronze?

Quote from soarwitheagles : If this Seasonic PSU saved $5-$20 per month, I would be all over it! Here's the reality: The difference between GOLD and PLATINUM in energy savings is literally pennies per month...not even one dollar in 99/100 cases. This is a sad but true reality. Here are the facts that most people do not even know: Let's say you average a 20% load during a 24 hours period while using a 500 Watt power supply. The cost to operate difference between a 80Plus Platinum and a 80 Plus Bronze is only $0.02 per day! So that adds up to a grand savings of only $0.60 month, or, $7.20 per year. If these Seasonics do make it to their 7 year warranty period [and I hope they do, because I am using them], then the savings for a full 7 year period would be $50.40. I am a penny pincher [sent in over $6,000 worth of rebates last year alone]. So that is why I purchased the Seasonics after they have gone on sale...BUT there is a very small savings when comparing BRONZE vs. PLATINUM... the savings is so small, it is almost not even worth it in many, many cases... I will find the website that explains this so clearly and post it hopefully in a few moments. EDIT: Here is the eye opening website that explains the truth about the difference between the various Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc. ratings: Title: Why 80 PLUS® is Irrelevant to You When Buying a PSU http://www.hardocp.com/article/20...Tt9xcqbVWI Finally, another sad truth: many companies that advertise their PSU's are Gold, Silver, etc. are no where even near the specs to be in that specific category! Liar, liar, pants on fire...and hopefully your computer will not be on fire! Some of the better PSU testers and reviews [Johnny Guru, hardwaresecrets.com, Overclockers, Tech Powerup, etc.] clearly reveal that a considerable number of PSU's do NOT meet the criteria of the specific 80 Plus rating... Hope this helps you! Soar PS Please rep me for telling the truth...even if the truth is painful....

Considering that modular PSUs from SeaSonic start around $80, paying $90 for a platinum plus model makes perfect sense.

If you are buying a unit that is not modular, than there is merit in your argument.

Quote from joogle : is this the lowest price we've seen? thanks

Yes. I buy only well rated Seasonic's for my home computers. For a modular PSU in this power range and quality this is a good price. Other solid models from Enermax for example, would cost at least the same.

A fantastic deal. I'm glad I waited around for it.

For those concerned with coil whine, Seasonic has addressed the issue with a new revision & suppressed "most" of the coil whine. This revision has been out for awhile now in response to earlier complaints. Some units may still be louder than others, but all current units should be much improved over those from launch.

Check your box/PSU when it arrives to see if it's labeled "660XP2", the "2" denoting the newer revision. I'm not sure if a newer revision exists.

I hope Newegg doesn't pull a fast one here, sending old stock (old revision) to us, or an open box horror story. I will RMA in a heartbeat.

In my reading, supposedly the Super Flower by Golden King is one of the only PSU series which does not have coil whine. Personally, I think coil whine is limited precisely to your own personal build & how components are interacting with each other.

Quote from soarwitheagles : If this Seasonic PSU saved $5-$20 per month, I would be all over it! Here's the reality: The difference between GOLD and PLATINUM in energy savings is literally pennies per month...not even one dollar in 99/100 cases. This is a sad but true reality. Here are the facts that most people do not even know: Let's say you average a 20% load during a 24 hours period while using a 500 Watt power supply. The cost to operate difference between a 80Plus Platinum and a 80 Plus Bronze is only $0.02 per day! So that adds up to a grand savings of only $0.60 month, or, $7.20 per year. If these Seasonics do make it to their 7 year warranty period [and I hope they do, because I am using them], then the savings for a full 7 year period would be $50.40. I am a penny pincher [sent in over $6,000 worth of rebates last year alone]. So that is why I purchased the Seasonics after they have gone on sale...BUT there is a very small savings when comparing BRONZE vs. PLATINUM... the savings is so small, it is almost not even worth it in many, many cases... I will find the website that explains this so clearly and post it hopefully in a few moments. EDIT: Here is the eye opening website that explains the truth about the difference between the various Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc. ratings: Title: Why 80 PLUS® is Irrelevant to You When Buying a PSU http://www.hardocp.com/article/20...Tt9xcqbVWI Finally, another sad truth: many companies that advertise their PSU's are Gold, Silver, etc. are no where even near the specs to be in that specific category! Liar, liar, pants on fire...and hopefully your computer will not be on fire! Some of the better PSU testers and reviews [Johnny Guru, hardwaresecrets.com, Overclockers, Tech Powerup, etc.] clearly reveal that a considerable number of PSU's do NOT meet the criteria of the specific 80 Plus rating... Hope this helps you! Soar PS Please rep me for telling the truth...even if the truth is painful....

The truth is rarely painful to me. Also, sorry but I never rep people who ask for it, but maybe I will. Maybe if you can answer these questions:

Where does all that wasted electricity go? Does it just get wasted into unusable electricity? Does that effect our components since they are getting bits of unusable power?

Also, that article states that 80PLUS is irrelevant, but within the same brand, like Antec or Seasonic, I'm pretty sure Antec's 80PlusGold PSUs are better than their 80Plus PSUs. Generally I think that the PSU had to use better parts/transistors/etc to get the 80Plus rating higher. I know the Seasonic Gold Modular PSUs were studs, but does that mean that this PSU isn't really better and is basically the same as their GOLD models or are these PSUs actually better?

Anyways, thanks for the info about the real electricity costs. It makes sense because 80Plus means that it's more than 80% efficient at all loads, whereas Platinum is like 89-92%, and that extra 5-10% efficiency isn't that much of a difference in the pocketbook.