Specifications
Seasonic SS-520FL Features & Specs
Max. DC Output520W |
PFCActive PFC |
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum |
Operating temperature0°C - 50°C |
ProtectionsOver Voltage Protection Under Voltage Protection Over Current Protection Over Power Protection Over Temperature Protection Short Circuit Protection |
CoolingFanless |
Dimensions150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 160 mm (D) |
Weight2.0 kg |
ComplianceATX12V v2.31, EPS 2.92 |
Warranty7 years |
Price at time of review (exc. VAT)$149.90 (MSRP)
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Seasonic SS-520FL Power Specs
Rail3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V |
Max. Power20A | 20A | 43A | 2.5A | 0.5A |
100W | 516W | 12.5W | 6W |
Total Max. Power520W
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Cables & Connectors, Power Distribution
Modular Cables
ATX connector (600mm)20+4 pin |
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm)1 |
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm)2 |
4 pin Molex (410mm+125mm+125mm)3 |
4 pin Molex (305mm+125mm)2 |
SATA (390mm+115mm+115mm)3 |
SATA (300mm+115mm)2 |
FDD (+150mm)1
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Packaging
Contents
Exterior
A Look Inside & Component Analysis
Test Setup
Primary Rails Voltage Regulation
5VSB Regulation
Hold-up Time
Inrush Current
Voltage Regulation and Efficiency Measurements
Voltage Regulation & Efficiency Testing Data
Seasonic SS-520FL
Test | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5VSB | Power (DC/AC) | Efficiency | Temp (In/Out) | PF/AC Volts |
20% Load | 6.807A | 1.971A | 1.968A | 0.980A | 103.70W | 91.32% | 48.56°C | 0.849 |
12.071V | 5.054V | 3.348V | 5.088V | 113.56W | 38.60°C | 230.0V |
40% Load | 13.976A | 3.952A | 3.944A | 1.179A | 207.64W | 93.59% | 50.37°C | 0.933 |
12.057V | 5.052V | 3.344V | 5.071V | 221.87W | 39.32°C | 230.0V |
50% Load | 17.442A | 4.951A | 4.933A | 1.581A | 259.66W | 93.64% | 52.56°C | 0.947 |
12.050V | 5.049V | 3.343V | 5.056V | 277.31W | 40.17°C | 229.9V |
60% Load | 20.918A | 5.935A | 5.923A | 1.980A | 311.62W | 93.63% | 55.49°C | 0.957 |
12.042V | 5.048V | 3.341V | 5.040V | 332.84W | 41.52°C | 229.9V |
80% Load | 28.035A | 7.918A | 7.905A | 2.391A | 415.57W | 93.18% | 57.58°C | 0.968 |
12.029V | 5.045V | 3.338V | 5.019V | 445.97W | 41.98°C | 230.0V |
100% Load | 35.984A | 8.920A | 8.899A | 2.496A | 519.48W | 92.76% | 59.77°C | 0.974 |
12.014V | 5.042V | 3.337V | 5.005V | 560.02W | 42.91°C | 229.9V |
110% Load | 40.321A | 8.922A | 8.902A | 2.498A | 571.40W | 92.59% | 60.41°C | 0.977 |
12.010V | 5.040V | 3.335V | 5.000V | 617.15W | 43.15°C | 229.8V |
Crossload 1 | 1.969A | 11.999A | 12.004A | 0.502A | 126.99W | 88.86% | 54.24°C | 0.885 |
12.058V | 5.048V | 3.343V | 5.083V | 142.91W | 40.82°C | 230.1V |
Crossload 2 | 42.971A | 1.000A | 1.003A | 1.001A | 530.14W | 93.52% | 57.05°C | 0.975 |
12.024V | 5.046V | 3.343V | 5.054V | 566.89W | 41.28°C | 229.9V
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Efficiency
Efficiency at Low Loads
Efficiency at Low Loads
Seasonic SS-520FL
Test # | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5 VSB | Power (DC/AC) | Efficiency | PF/AC Volts |
1 | 1.833A | 1.971A | 1.969A | 0.195A | 39.69W | 83.28% | 0.713 |
12.077V | 5.055V | 3.348V | 5.111V | 47.66W | 230.0V |
2 | 3.407A | 1.971A | 1.969A | 0.389A | 59.68W | 87.47% | 0.769 |
12.075V | 5.055V | 3.348V | 5.105V | 68.23W | 230.0V |
3 | 4.982A | 1.971A | 1.969A | 0.584A | 79.68W | 89.75% | 0.815 |
12.073V | 5.055V | 3.348V | 5.098V | 88.78W | 230.0V |
4 | 5.726A | 1.971A | 1.969A | 0.785A | 89.68W | 90.40% | 0.828 |
12.072V | 5.055V | 3.348V | 5.093V | 99.20W | 230.0V
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5VSB Efficiency
5VSB Efficiency
Seasonic SS-520FL
Test # | 5VSB | Power (DC/AC) | Efficiency | PF/AC Volts |
1 | 0.101A | 0.52W | 68.42% | 0.043 |
5.122V | 0.76W | 230.4V |
2 | 0.251A | 1.28W | 72.32% | 0.097 |
5.117V | 1.77W | 230.4V |
3 | 1.002A | 5.11W | 79.23% | 0.260 |
5.098V | 6.45W | 230.2V |
4 | 2.501A | 12.67W | 82.54% | 0.364 |
5.064V | 15.35W | 230.2V
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Power Consumption in Idle & Standby
Idle / Standby
Seasonic SS-520FL
Mode | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5VSB | Power (AC) | PF/AC Volts |
Idle | 12.085V | 5.059V | 3.351V | 5.123V | 6.00W | 0.268 |
230.1V |
Standby | 0.17W | 0.011 |
230.3V
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Delta Temperature
Cross Load Tests
5V Voltage Regulation Chart
3.3V Voltage Regulation Chart
Efficiency Chart
+12V Ripple Chart
5V Ripple Chart
3.3V Ripple Chart
5VSB Ripple Chart
Advanced Transient Response Tests
Advanced Transient Response 20%
Voltage | Before | After | Change | Pass/Fail |
12 V | 12.072V | 11.956V | 0.96% | Pass |
5 V | 5.053V | 4.992V | 1.21% | Pass |
3.3 V | 3.348V | 3.254V | 2.81% | Pass |
5VSB | 5.089V | 5.052V | 0.73% | Pass
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Advanced Transient Response 50%
Voltage | Before | After | Change | Pass/Fail |
12 V | 12.049V | 11.908V | 1.17% | Pass |
5 V | 5.048V | 4.969V | 1.56% | Pass |
3.3 V | 3.344V | 3.221V | 3.68% | Pass |
5VSB | 5.057V | 5.017V | 0.79% | Pass
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Transient Response at 20% Load
Transient Response at 50% Load
Turn-On Transient Tests
Ripple Measurements
Ripple Measurements
Seasonic SS-520FL
Test | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5VSB | Pass/Fail |
20% Load | 16.8 mV | 11.1 mV | 8.1 mV | 4.5 mV | Pass |
40% Load | 21.7 mV | 11.2 mV | 8.5 mV | 4.9 mV | Pass |
50% Load | 24.5 mV | 11.4 mV | 8.6 mV | 5.1 mV | Pass |
60% Load | 26.1 mV | 11.5 mV | 8.7 mV | 5.3 mV | Pass |
80% Load | 26.6 mV | 12.1 mV | 8.8 mV | 5.8 mV | Pass |
100% Load | 29.8 mV | 12.9 mV | 9.2 mV | 7.3 mV | Pass |
110% Load | 32.1 mV | 13.0 mV | 9.9 mV | 7.8 mV | Pass |
Crossload 1 | 19.3 mV | 12.6 mV | 8.9 mV | 7.2 mV | Pass |
Crossload 2 | 30.0 mV | 11.4 mV | 9.4 mV | 7.4 mV | Pass
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Ripple at Full Load
Ripple at 110% Load
Ripple at Crossload 1
Ripple at Crossload 2
Performance Rating
Performance per Dollar

- The Seasonic Platinum Series Fanless 520 W has an MSRP of $149.90
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- Delivered 110% load at 43C with 92.5% efficiency
- Superb ripple-suppression
- Tight voltage-regulation
- Highly efficient
- Fanless
- Japanese (electrolytic) caps are used everywhere
- Fully modular
- Seven-year warranty
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- Only two PCIe connectors
- OTP triggering point could be a little higher
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