The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is engineered to deliver best-in-class performance and acoustics, combining Seasonic’s advanced PSU design with Noctua’s renowned expertise in premium, low-noise cooling. It is well suited to the needs of power users and enthusiasts, particularly those running multiple graphics cards or systems that require at least two native 12V-2x6 connectors.
The PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition also comes with a notably generous accessory bundle, several items of which deserve highlighting as we conclude this review. The inclusion of the ATX 24-pin 90° Adapter and PSU Tester is especially valuable, enabling users to verify the unit’s functionality prior to installation and offering improved flexibility with cable management where a 90° 24-pin connection is preferred.
Performance
The PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition lives up to its claims making it one of the best-performing PSUs in the market today. Being the top-end offering from Seasonic, the PRIME TX Series features the latest in PSU design delivering impressive load regulation under 0.5%, as confirmed in our testing. The PSU also features an impressive array of certifications including 80PLUS Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency certifications alongside the highest Cybenetics Lambda certification of A++ acoustic rating. The PSU’s silent operation is very impressive as expected with the PSU’s premium Noctua cooling fan.
Value
The pricing of the PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition differs notably across regions. In Australia this PSU is available on PC Case Gear for AU$979 while the standard PRIME TX-1600 goes for AU$749. In the United States, it is listed at US$654 on Amazon US, while the standard PRIME TX-1600 retails for US$557.77, placing the Noctua Edition roughly US$100 higher. In contrast, the situation in the United Kingdom presents a far more favourable outlook. Based on current forex rates, the US pricing would equate to approximately £497, yet the Noctua Edition is available for only £429 on Amazon UK (around US$564 converted). This positions it as an excellent value proposition in the UK market. For context, the standard Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 is currently priced at £449.99 on Overclockers UK.
If you are a Noctua enthusiast, this PSU will undoubtedly appeal to you. That said, the signature brown colour scheme is not to everyone’s taste and may not suit the aesthetic preferences of many enthusiasts and PC gamers who favour RGB lighting and more conventional themes.
Noctua COMPUTEX 2025 Exhibit
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is a unique power supply being the first consumer PSU equipped with a genuine Noctua fan. However, there are plans to expand Noctua’s collaboration with Seasonic in creating a broader range of PSU models as seen on COMPUTEX 2025. But for now, the PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition remains the only unit that showcases Noctua’s renowned low noise cooling expertise.
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition delivers exceptional performance and acoustics, combining Seasonic’s flagship PSU engineering with Noctua’s premium silent cooling, supported by strong certifications and a practical accessory bundle. It stands out as a must-have for Noctua fans and a worthwhile investment for high performance users, particularly in the UK where the price offers better value.
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The PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition also comes with a notably generous accessory bundle, several items of which deserve highlighting as we conclude this review. The inclusion of the ATX 24-pin 90° Adapter and PSU Tester is especially valuable, enabling users to verify the unit’s functionality prior to installation and offering improved flexibility with cable management where a 90° 24-pin connection is preferred.
Performance
The PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition lives up to its claims making it one of the best-performing PSUs in the market today. Being the top-end offering from Seasonic, the PRIME TX Series features the latest in PSU design delivering impressive load regulation under 0.5%, as confirmed in our testing. The PSU also features an impressive array of certifications including 80PLUS Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency certifications alongside the highest Cybenetics Lambda certification of A++ acoustic rating. The PSU’s silent operation is very impressive as expected with the PSU’s premium Noctua cooling fan.
Value
The pricing of the PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition differs notably across regions. In Australia this PSU is available on PC Case Gear for AU$979 while the standard PRIME TX-1600 goes for AU$749. In the United States, it is listed at US$654 on Amazon US, while the standard PRIME TX-1600 retails for US$557.77, placing the Noctua Edition roughly US$100 higher. In contrast, the situation in the United Kingdom presents a far more favourable outlook. Based on current forex rates, the US pricing would equate to approximately £497, yet the Noctua Edition is available for only £429 on Amazon UK (around US$564 converted). This positions it as an excellent value proposition in the UK market. For context, the standard Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 is currently priced at £449.99 on Overclockers UK.
If you are a Noctua enthusiast, this PSU will undoubtedly appeal to you. That said, the signature brown colour scheme is not to everyone’s taste and may not suit the aesthetic preferences of many enthusiasts and PC gamers who favour RGB lighting and more conventional themes.
Noctua COMPUTEX 2025 Exhibit
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is a unique power supply being the first consumer PSU equipped with a genuine Noctua fan. However, there are plans to expand Noctua’s collaboration with Seasonic in creating a broader range of PSU models as seen on COMPUTEX 2025. But for now, the PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition remains the only unit that showcases Noctua’s renowned low noise cooling expertise.
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition delivers exceptional performance and acoustics, combining Seasonic’s flagship PSU engineering with Noctua’s premium silent cooling, supported by strong certifications and a practical accessory bundle. It stands out as a must-have for Noctua fans and a worthwhile investment for high performance users, particularly in the UK where the price offers better value.
Pros
+ 100% Japanese capacitors
+ Extremely tight voltage regulation of 0.5%
+ Impressively silent operation
+ Easy-to-use pre-installation testing accessory included
+ Fully modular cable design
+ Sleeved modular cables in Noctua colours
+ 12-year warranty
Cons
- The Noctua brown colour scheme may not complement typical PC build aesthetics
- Higher price compared to the PRIME TX-1600 variant in certain regions
+ 100% Japanese capacitors
+ Extremely tight voltage regulation of 0.5%
+ Impressively silent operation
+ Easy-to-use pre-installation testing accessory included
+ Fully modular cable design
+ Sleeved modular cables in Noctua colours
+ 12-year warranty
Cons
- The Noctua brown colour scheme may not complement typical PC build aesthetics
- Higher price compared to the PRIME TX-1600 variant in certain regions
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