Tom's Hardware Verdict
Seasonic's 750W Focus Plus Platinum is a true bargain in the $110 range. It offers superb overall performance, is quiet, employs fully modular cabling, and fits in a compact enclosure. The cherry on top is 10-year warranty coverage.
Pros
- +
Price
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Full power at 47°C
- +
High efficiency
- +
Good build quality
- +
Quiet operation
- +
10-year warranty
- +
Compact dimensions
Cons
- -
EMI
- -
3.3V transient response
- -
High OPP
- -
5VSB OCP
- -
Short distance between peripheral connectors
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Features & Specifications
Seasonic released a ton of new power supplies last year, and we're still trying to get them all tested. Its Focus Plus Platinum series sits atop the Focus line-up and features four members with capacities ranging from 550W to 850W. They all boast 80 PLUS Platinum and ETA-A efficiency certifications, employ fully modular cabling, and are backed by a 10-year warranty. Moreover, the Focus Plus Platinum PSUs sport super-compact dimensions, with even the flagship 850W model measuring 140mm deep.
It is nice to see PSUs built with high power density and quiet operation in mind. Usually, small enclosures and lots of capacity necessitate faster fan speeds, resulting in more noise. Thanks to the Focus Platinum family's high efficiency levels and smart layout, though, there is no need for increased airflow. Under normal operating conditions, these PSUs utilize relaxed fan profiles.
The Focus Plus Platinum 750 or SSR-750PX is today's test subject. It's the second-strongest Focus Plus Platinum model, capable of supporting a potent gaming PC with a pair of high-end graphics cards. Thanks to its two EPS cables, it also works with workstation-oriented motherboards that need more power for their CPUs.
Available for just over $110 when this review was written, the SSR-750PX looks like a solid value; the competition is going to have a tough time matching it. Somehow, Seasonic is able to keep its price down without negatively affecting performance or build quality. This manufacturer clearly prefers selling Focus-branded PSUs on its own rather than offering the platform to other companies, so it doesn't have a problem managing its competitive position.
Specifications
| Manufacturer (OEM) | Seasonic |
| Max. DC Output | 750W |
| Efficiency | 80 PLUS Platinum, ETA-A (88-91%) |
| Noise | LAMBDA-A+ (15-20 dB[A]) |
| Modular | ✓ (Fully) |
| Intel C6/C7 Power State Support | ✓ |
| Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) | 0 - 50°C |
| Over Voltage Protection | ✓ |
| Under Voltage Protection | ✓ |
| Over Power Protection | ✓ |
| Over Current (+12V) Protection | ✗ |
| Over Temperature Protection | ✓ |
| Short Circuit Protection | ✓ |
| Surge Protection | ✓ |
| Inrush Current Protection | ✓ |
| Fan Failure Protection | ✗ |
| No Load Operation | ✓ |
| Cooling | 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA1225M12F-Z) |
| Semi-Passive Operation | ✓ (selectable) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 152 x 86 x 142mm |
| Weight | 1.63 kg (3.59 lb) |
| Form Factor | ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92 |
| Warranty | 10 Years |
The PSU offers low overall noise, earning a LAMBDA-A+ certification from Cybenetics. Strangely, the 650W Focus Plus Platinum only reaches the LAMBDA-A- level since its acoustic output exceeds 25 dB(A). Either its fan control circuit is badly tuned or the SSR-750PX simply benefits from a more relaxed fan profile.
All of the other specifications are top-notch. Again, it's amazing that Seasonic can deliver such strong performance in a compact footprint.
Power Specifications
| Rail | 3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Power | Amps | 20 | 20 | 62 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Watts | 100 | 744 | 15 | 3.6 | ||
| Total Max. Power (W) | 750 |
A single +12V rail serves up 62A maximum current output. The minor rails have sufficient capacity to satisfy the demands of modern PCs, while the 5VSB rail can deliver up to 3A on paper, and double that in real-world testing.
Cables & Connectors
| Modular Cables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) | 1 | 1 | 18-22AWG | Yes |
| 4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | Yes |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (680mm+80mm) | 2 | 4 | 18AWG | Yes |
| SATA (450mm+110mm+110mm+110mm) | 2 | 8 | 18AWG | No |
| Four-pin Molex (450mm+120mm+120mm) | 1 | 3 | 18AWG | No |
| FDD Adapter (+105mm) | 1 | 1 | 22AWG | No |
| AC Power Cord (1370mm) - C13 coupler | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | - |
Seasonic equips this PSU with lots of cables, including two EPS, four PCIe, and eight SATA connectors. Some folks might want a few more four-pin Molex connectors. But as long as you keep power consumption low on the ones Seasonic gives you, splitters are a viable option for extra devices. There is also a Berg adapter provided, in case you need it.
In order to offer top-notch ripple suppression, the main ATX cable, along with the EPS and PCIe ones, use in-cable capacitors. Still, we're not huge fans of in-cable caps because they make cables bulky and difficult to route.
The SSR-750PX's cables are shown in the photos above.
Power Distribution
Since this PSU features a single +12V rail, we do not have anything to say about its power distribution.
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