Seasonic
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition
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Ranked #2 in Power Supplies
808 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Unmatched efficiency and silence for the price of a high-end PSU.
Consolidated from 28 cited sources across 23 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 2 enthusiastic sources
- 20 positive sources
- 2 mixed sources
- 4 unconvinced sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ 96 % efficiency at full load
- ✓ Silent operation thanks to the Noctua fan
- ✓ Robust build quality
- ✓ Only 1600 W PSU with Platinum rating, 120 mm fan, ultra-quiet
- ✓ Flagship Titanium platform paired with a Noctua fan
- ✗ High price
- ✗ Overkill for most builds
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 15 articles, 10 video reviews and 3 community sources
2 enthusiastic sources
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PCMasters.de Andreas Bunen · reviewer
8Bitz Article · Jul 2026
Seasonic bietet sein Prime TX-1600 als spezielle Version als Noctua Edition an, was die Vorzüge der Serie mit den ausgezeichneten Lüftern von Noctua vereint. Das Netzteil kommt in einem Noctua-typischen Design mit einem Noctua NF-A12x25 120-mm-Lüfter und 1.600 W Leistung, die für zwei oder drei Grafikkarten ausreichen sollte. In unserem Kurztest schauen wir uns an, was das Netzteil sonst zu bieten hat.Read 8
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition clearly belongs to the latter—and the collaboration with Noctua elevates an already exceptional platform even further.Read
20 positive sources
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Tom's Hardware Article · Jul 2023
KitGuruTech KitGuruTech · 350K subscribers · Sept 2022
Tom's Hardware Article · Feb 2026
Tech for Techs Tech for Techs · 227K subscribers · Apr 2025
thepcbottleneckcalculator Usama Sohail · reviewer · Jun 2026
PSU Circuit PSU Circuit · 36.8K subscribers · Feb 2025
Hardwareonline Article
Hardware Busters Hardware Busters · 21.3K subscribers · Sept 2022
PC Guide Sebastian Kozlowski · reviewer · Jan 2026
Hardware Busters Hardware Busters · 21.3K subscribers · Nov 2024
Club386 Krzysztof Hukalowicz · reviewer · May 2026
BugTV BugTV · 17.5K subscribers · Mar 2026
Vortez Article
Buy Smart Buy Smart · 6K subscribers · Oct 2025
Elchapuzasinformatico Article
CyaanTech CyaanTech · 415 subscribers · Aug 2025
TechPowerUp NSV (TPU) · reviewer · Jul 2026
Techpowerup Article
The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition is a flagship 1600-watt power supply unit designed for extreme performance and reliability. A collaboration between Seasonic and Noctua, this power supply unit (PSU) combines cutting-edge power delivery with advanced cooling technology. It complies with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, ensuring compatibility with the latest high-demand systems and hardware. The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition excels in efficiency, meeting the requirements for both 80Plus Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium certifications, while offering overall performance that sets the industry benchmarks . Priced at $570, it targets professional users and enthusiasts who prioritize top-tier performance and quality.Read K
Leo unboxes the new class leading Seasonic Prime TX 1600 Power Supply.Watch T
The original unit came out in 2022, and we gave it a glowing review back then for its overall excellent performance. The subsequent Noctua edition still sits in our best PSUs tier list to this day. Seasonic revised the Prime TX-1600W platform to be ATX 3.1 compliant in early 202,5 with this unit in particular featuring native PCIe 5.0 connectors for incendiary GPUs.Read T
We take a close look at the Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition—the power supply designed by two legendary brands, Seasonic and Noctua. Boasting 1,600 watts, 80 Plus Titanium efficiency, silent operation with Noctua's acclaimed fan technology, and premium individually sleeved cables, this power supply sets a new standard for high-end buildsWatch T
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is one of the strongest power supplies you can choose for an RTX 5090 build. It is not made for a normal entry-level gaming PC. This is a premium PSU for users who are building a serious machine with an RTX 5090, a high-end processor, heavy cooling, multiple storage drives, and long gaming or workstation sessions.Read P
Given its unique collaboration, outstanding ripple suppression, and high-quality cables, it is recommended for those who value a good power supply fully loaded with Noctua branding.Watch H
Samlet set efterlader Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition et rigtig stærkt førstehåndsindtryk. Det er tydeligt, at der ikke bare er tale om en almindelig PRIME TX-1600, hvor man har monteret en Noctua-blæser og sat to logoer på kassen. Samarbejdet mellem Seasonic og Noctua går igen i designet, kølingen, kablerne og hele præsentationen af produktet.Read H
Some might complain about the large footprint, and I also had to write this down in the cons, but on the other hand, I prefer a normal-sized PCB to a downsized one, which will restrict airflow and require higher fan speeds to cool down.Watch P
In terms of connectivity, the TX-1600 is extremely well-equipped. It offers nine CPU/PCIe connectors, six peripherals, one motherboard, and two PCIe Gen 5 ports, giving you plenty of options to power high-end graphics cards directly through the 16-pin connector – all backed by the 1600W capacity of the unit.Read H
According to the brand new Cybenetics PSU Performance database, the Prime TX-1600 is among the best-performing PSUs in today’s market, so what if we used a different, higher quality fan in this PSU?Watch C
Under typical loads, the PSU consistently maintains very high efficiency, ranking among the best in its class. This high efficiency directly translates into lower electricity bills for users running their systems extensively, as well as a reduced environmental impact.Read B
U ovom unboxingu otvaramo kutiju, pregledavamo opremu i pokazujemo zašto ovo brutalno napajanje izgleda kao umjetničko djelo.Watch V
As expected from a high-end power supply, the included cables feature individually sleeved premium wiring, offering a more durable and visually refined finish compared to standard flat black cables.Read B
On the other hand, the Cisonic Prime Texas 1600 Noctua Edition boasts a whopping 1,600 watts, making it an excellent choice for users with multiple GPUs or extensive hardware setups.Watch E
Tenemos el placer de presentaros hoy la review la Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition , la que quizás sea la mejor fuente de alimentación que el dinero puede comprar.Read C
Join me as I try not to cry over how beautiful this PSU is.Watch T
This modification reduces the unit's noise output by a claimed 8–10 dB, bringing its Cybenetics acoustic certification from LAMBDA A to the LAMBDA A++ rating.Read I Instagram Instagram post
Quietly powerful, the Seasonic Prime TX-1600 @noctua at Edition delivers Titanium-class efficiency, exceptional stability, and silent operation.View post F Facebook theclub386
Quietly powerful, the Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition delivers Titanium-class efficiency, exceptional stability, and silent operation.View post T
Solid builds, with Noctua fan then longevity should be even better.Read
2 mixed sources
S r/Seasonic u/VastFaithlessness809 · owner
Hardware Busters Hardware Busters · 21.3K subscribers · Feb 2025
Still I can strongly recommend this PSU.Read thread H
The outcome of all the above: The average delta temperature difference between the TX-1600 and the Noctua Edition (NE) TX-1600 is just 0.44%. But this number only doesn't tell the whole truth! The PFC FETs are cooled way better in the TX-1600.Watch
4 unconvinced sources
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VideoCardz.com WhyCry · reviewer · Jun 2026
Critical Reviews Critical Reviews · 13.6K subscribers · Mar 2025
Techpowerup Article
Tom's Hardware Forum adrifoxbg · reviewer · Nov 2025
That should improve case compatibility, which was one of the issues with the first Noctua-branded 1600W model.Read C
Don't be fooled by the hype; watch as we critically dissect its features, potential drawbacks, and audience suitability. Is this power supply truly worth the investment, or are you better off looking for alternatives? Join the discussion!Watch T
The Prime TX 1300 has enough margins (for this rig with a 5090), 1600 is not needed.Read T
Original is better.Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #2 of 17 on our power supplies tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 28 cited sources across 23 outlets.
4 of the 28 sources with a clear view are critical of it, among them Critical Reviews, Techpowerup and Tom's Hardware Forum. High price. Overkill for most builds.
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