The Seasonic PRIME PX-2200 PSU is designed for PC users in Europe who need large amounts of power for AI and edge computing tasks. While modern PC gaming rigs have been seen consuming large amounts of power that are not uncommon to reach 600W-1300W, they can pale compared to the needs of an AI system running multiple GPUs combined with large amounts of system memory paired with a power-hungry CPU. Unfortunately, users in the U.S., with its 120V/60 Hz AC have more challenges in providing a simple, easy, solution for powering a rig that could consume 2200 Watts, but in Europe, that’s not as much of an issue with its 200-240V options.
Per Seasonic (via official product page):
- “When selecting a power supply, it’s crucial to estimate the required power for both current and future components in your system. The Seasonic PRIME PX-2200 is a robust power supply capable of safely powering up to four RTX 4090 graphics cards, thanks to its adherence to ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 specifications. Designed for demanding applications such as artificial intelligence and other high-power workloads, this flagship unit from the PRIME series delivers top-tier performance built on high-quality components.”
The PRIME PX-2200 80+ Platinum is expected to launch next month with an MSRP of €579.90€ (Europe) / $499.99 (ROW). It is cooled via a 135mm FDB fan which features digital-hybrid control options for optimal cooling and noise control. With 2 x 8-pin to 12V-2×6 cables, along with 2 x 12V-2×6 connectors, it is capable of powering up to 4x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs.
Specifications:
- ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1
- 80 PLUS® Platinum EU 230 V
- Fully Modular Cabling Design
- Two Native 12V-2×6 Cables
- Two 2×8-pin to 12V-2×6 Cables
- 135 mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Fan
- Digital Hybrid Fan Control
- Highly Reliable Japanese 105°C Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
- Micro Tolerance Load Regulation @ 1 %
- MTBF @ 25 °C, excl. fan: 100,000 hours
- Life Expectancy: 50,000 hours at 40 °C, 15 % – 65 % RH
- Cable-free Connection Design
- 12 years warranty
- AC Input: Fixed 230 V
- Protection: OPP, OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, SCP
- Safety and EMC: cTUVus, TUV, CB, CCC, BSMI, EAC, CE
- Cybenetics Noise and Efficiency Level: TBA
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I’m tapping out at 220V. Anything over 1500W and I don’t have a room big enough to store it in without also doing some HVAC
I wonder if it would accept 60hz line power...
Would be trivial to hook up a US 240v plug so it.
Not that I can even imagine needing that much power, but...
"Zarathustra, post: 89636, member: 203" wrote:I wonder if it would accept 60hz line power...
Would be trivial to hook up a US 240v plug so it.
Not that I can even imagine needing that much power, but...
Likely wouldn't care although some of the filtering may not work properly.
"Zarathustra, post: 89636, member: 203" wrote:I wonder if it would accept 60hz line power...
Would be trivial to hook up a US 240v plug so it.
Not that I can even imagine needing that much power, but...
Should work fine, they accept up to 240v 50 to 60hz afaik
"Denpepe, post: 89641, member: 284" wrote:Should work fine, they accept up to 240v 50 to 60hz afaik
Yeah, the label in one of the pics says 100v to 240v (presumably to cover the range from Japan (100v) to most of the world (240v)
Japan is weird though (but I don't mean in the usual way people mean it when they say Japan is weird)
My understanding is that while the entire country is 100v, parts of it are 50hz and parts of it are 60hz.
So, if it is intended to work in Japan, there is a chance it is designed to work at 60hz at 100v, and if it works at 60hz at 100v, maybe it would also work at 60hz at 240v in a U.S. style bipole 240v setup....
It must be difficult to keep track of where things like 100v AC motors can run at the correct speed, as that will vary based on whether you are in an area with 50hz or 60hz...
DC circuits on the opposite side of a transformer/PSU would - however - be unaffected. Maybe they just use DC for everything in Japan to eliminate that problem.
"Zarathustra, post: 89648, member: 203" wrote:Yeah, the label in one of the pics says 100v to 240v (presumably to cover the range from Japan (100v) to most of the world (240v)
The pictures are probably placeholders and not of the actual final product. Further evidenced by the fact that the image name refers to PX1600.
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Join Discussion →I’m tapping out at 220V. Anything over 1500W and I don’t have a room big enough to store it in without also doing some HVAC
I wonder if it would accept 60hz line power...
Would be trivial to hook up a US 240v plug so it.
Not that I can even imagine needing that much power, but...
Likely wouldn't care although some of the filtering may not work properly.
Should work fine, they accept up to 240v 50 to 60hz afaik
Yeah, the label in one of the pics says 100v to 240v (presumably to cover the range from Japan (100v) to most of the world (240v)
Japan is weird though (but I don't mean in the usual way people mean it when they say Japan is weird)
My understanding is that while the entire country is 100v, parts of it are 50hz and parts of it are 60hz.
So, if it is intended to work in Japan, there is a chance it is designed to work at 60hz at 100v, and if it works at 60hz at 100v, maybe it would also work at 60hz at 240v in a U.S. style bipole 240v setup....
It must be difficult to keep track of where things like 100v AC motors can run at the correct speed, as that will vary based on whether you are in an area with 50hz or 60hz...
DC circuits on the opposite side of a transformer/PSU would - however - be unaffected. Maybe they just use DC for everything in Japan to eliminate that problem.
The pictures are probably placeholders and not of the actual final product. Further evidenced by the fact that the image name refers to PX1600.