Seasonic X Series XM2 1050W Power Supply Review

Today, we will take a good look at the smaller model with 1050 W maximum power output, which is more than enough for a pretty demanding system. Like all high-end Seasonic units, the SS-1050XM2 is fully modular and comes equipped with a 120 mm fan of high-quality. We would prefer a larger fan for a quieter operation, but Seasonic has thus far insisted on using smaller fans than the competition. This unit is also 80 Plus Gold certified and offers a hybrid operation during which the fan doesn’t spin at light loads. The hybrid fan option can be deactivated, which would cause the fan to spin throughout the PSU’s entire load range, with its speed depending on the temperature inside… at techPowerUp!