Seasonic PRIME SSR-1600TR2 Power Supply Noctua Edition Review
A Closer Look
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition presents a distinctive Noctua-flavoured visual statement, merging Seasonic’s premium chassis design with Noctua’s unmistakable aesthetic of beige and brown, of which I’m very much a fan!
The outer shell is built from high-quality materials, ensuring an exceptional level of build quality that is expected of a flagship-tier power supply. But not only does it feel well-made, it looks it too, and the aesthetic levels are off the charts here.
The weight isn’t far behind either. This is by far one of the heaviest power supplies I’ve had the pleasure of working with, and it’s genuinely difficult to try and pick it up with one hand.
The cabling system is fully modular, a welcome feature for clean cable management, but Seasonic and Noctua elevate this with a custom touch, as all cables are individually sleeved in the distinctive Noctua brown and black colour scheme.
This aesthetic choice not only facilitates a tidy, clutter-free installation but also visually complements other Noctua components in the system, and reflects the premium price tag of the PSU too. Or should I say, is reflected by the premium price tag?
From a connectivity standpoint, the PSU is thoroughly modern and prepared for future hardware. It features a comprehensive set of connectors, notably including two native 12V-2×6 cables. making it ideal for graphics cards such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 series, all while delivering a monstrous 1600W of continuous power output for sustained workloads.
The core of the unit’s acoustic performance lies in its cooling hardware. The fan is the renowned Noctua NF-A12x25 120mm fan, replacing the standard model Seasonic were using (which was also a great quality fan, but this is a step up).
This is paired with a custom-designed, acoustically optimised fan grill, which minimises air turbulence and noise. This collaborative approach ensures the PSU delivers silent operation even under extreme power output and high load conditions.
