EVGA introduces the Classified SR-2 1200W Power Supply

[DiGiTaL MoNkEY]

EVGA, in its pursuit to deliver only the best quality and performance, is at it again with the EVGA Classified SR-2 Power Supply. Delivering 1200 watts of continuous power while maintaining an 80 Plus Silver certification is only the beginning. 6 +12v rails capable of delivering 38A, and fine-tuning knobs allow you to adjust the +12v rail and fanspeed to the optimal performance.

This power supply is designed around the record shattering EVGA Classified SR-2 motherboard, but is perfectly suited to meet and exceed the needs of any motherboard and graphics card combination!

Continuous Power means this PSU is rated in continuous power; the steady power a PSU can output continuously, rather than the amount delivered at its short-lived peak. Also, Advanced Hybrid Cable Management combines traditional and modular PSU designs, and achieves low wire-transmission loss as well as better cable management for improved airflow. PowerCache means this PSU has a high-performance capacitor that delivers an extra power reserve when needed. And Extreme Voltage and Fan Tuning offers the ability to fine tune your +12v voltage and power supply cooling fan to suite any condition, whether you are pushing to the limits or just running silent.

http://www.evga.com/articles/00564/

Full specs here: http://www.evga.com/products/moreinf...100-PS-1200-GR

Connectors:
1 x 24pin
2 x 8pin ATX
12 x 6+2pin PCI-E
3 x PCI-E 6pin
9 x SATA
6 x Molex
1 x Floppy

Performance:
1200W Continuous Power
+12v Rails: 6 x 38A
Energy Rating: 80 Plus Silver

[Copie]

Heh rebadged Antec much?

I bet there is a 50 dollar price premium on it as well.

[DiGiTaL MoNkEY]

Originally Posted by Copie

Heh rebadged Antec much?

I bet there is a 50 dollar price premium on it as well.

Yah, its rebadged Antec, but it has all the labels on it. Plus some tweak and extra connectors. They didn't hide it.

[Ryadasu]

Originally Posted by DiGiTaL MoNkEY

Yah, its rebadged Antec, but it has all the labels on it. Plus some tweak and extra connectors. They didn't hide it.

Written on the label.. very subtle!

[garry]

Wouldn't the new corsair 1200 psu be better than this since it's gold rated.

[Dan N]

I just wish they should introduce a SR-2 case.....cos I'm bloody waiting...got stuck with my SR-2 mobo and parts too...

[DiGiTaL MoNkEY]

Originally Posted by garry

Wouldn't the new corsair 1200 psu be better than this since it's gold rated.

Pending on the price, yes. This EVGA unit has many more PCI-E power connectors compared to the Corsair. But it comes down to people's requirements.

[Hive]

What snobs putting a 15A plug on it though.

There is no way in hell that thing needs a 15A.

[Alba]

Originally Posted by Hive

What snobs putting a 15A plug on it though.

There is no way in hell that thing needs a 15A.

It's not a 15A, my old OP1000 has the same power plug but the end you stick in your power point is still a 10A plug with the regular earth pin as opposed to the larger earth on a 15A.

Siverstone OP1000

12 x 6+2pin PCI-E

What the hell do we need 12 for?
Max we can use ATM is 8 and even if cards come out with 3 x 6/8pin per card, the PSU wont be able to cope, it already (Antec 1200OC) can't cope with 4 x GTX480's as it is and barely copes with 4 x HD5870's OCed plus a 980x OCed.
Each 8pin can supply 150w, so that's 1800w (if you could connect them all) just there with nothing else connected.

Unusable gimmick me thinks.

The fan is also noisy which may or may not be an issue, depends on what you use it for. For me it's benching so not an issue, but for a quietish powerful pc the enermax rev85+ 1250w or silverstone ST1500 is the better choice.

Another thing I don't like is that it doesn't have a switch to turn the damn thing off which you need quite often when benching, so pulling the lead out is the only way.
Antec say that it's something to do with the power delivery or some crap, IMO it's because they ran out of room to fit one in.

Other than that, it's a great PSU.

[n3wbi379]

Originally Posted by Alba

Other than that, it's a great PSU.

Just woke up and that put a smile on my face

After the bashing u gave it, u finished with that great line.... LOL.

[DiGiTaL MoNkEY]

Originally Posted by Alba

What the hell do we need 12 for?
Max we can use ATM is 8 and even if cards come out with 3 x 6/8pin per card, the PSU wont be able to cope, it already (Antec 1200OC) can't cope with 4 x GTX480's as it is and barely copes with 4 x HD5870's OCed plus a 980x OCed.
Each 8pin can supply 150w, so that's 1800w (if you could connect them all) just there with nothing else connected.

Unusable gimmick me thinks.

Well the existing EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Classified, used three pci-express power connectors. So imagine four of those in your system = 12 power connectors They made sure that if they release something like that in the future again, it will be supported without a doubt.

[h2oxide]

Man its early in the morning here in Perth, and as I was reading the thread comments, for some reason I thought this thread was on the AX1200, and I shat bricks.. 2 seconds later realized it was the SR-2 Classy PSU thread, PHEW

[Hive]

Originally Posted by Alba

It's not a 15A, my old OP1000 has the same power plug but the end you stick in your power point is still a 10A plug with the regular earth pin as opposed to the larger earth on a 15A.

Siverstone OP1000
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What the hell do we need 12 for?
Max we can use ATM is 8 and even if cards come out with 3 x 6/8pin per card, the PSU wont be able to cope, it already (Antec 1200OC) can't cope with 4 x GTX480's as it is and barely copes with 4 x HD5870's OCed plus a 980x OCed.
Each 8pin can supply 150w, so that's 1800w (if you could connect them all) just there with nothing else connected.

Unusable gimmick me thinks.

The fan is also noisy which may or may not be an issue, depends on what you use it for. For me it's benching so not an issue, but for a quietish powerful pc the enermax rev85+ 1250w or silverstone ST1500 is the better choice.

Another thing I don't like is that it doesn't have a switch to turn the damn thing off which you need quite often when benching, so pulling the lead out is the only way.
Antec say that it's something to do with the power delivery or some crap, IMO it's because they ran out of room to fit one in.

Other than that, it's a great PSU.

That, my sir, is a 15A socket.

[NSanity]

Originally Posted by Hive

That, my sir, is a 15A socket.

Actually, its technically a 16A socket.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_con...C20_connectors
http://www.stayonline.com/reference-iec320.aspx

[Jarwedy]

You can get power cords that go from C19 socket to a 10A Australian plug, which is probably what people have.

Sexy looking PSU though .