Seasonic has become the first manufacturer to achieve 80 Plus Ruby certification for an ATX power supply tested at 115V. The milestone was awarded to the company’s Prime Enterprise RX‑1600, a PSU designed for desktops, workstations and AI systems.

Seasonic CEO Walter Sun noted that the brand has a long history with 80 Plus benchmarks, having certified the first 80 Plus PSU in 2005 with the SS‑400HT and later securing the first 80 Plus Gold rating in 2008. The company doesn’t seem to be resting on its laurels either, with Ruby certification at 115V marking another step forward for its engineering team.

Administered by CLEAResult, Ruby is the newest and most demanding tier in the 80 Plus programme. To pass at 115V, a unit must achieve 85% efficiency at 5% load, 91% at 10% load, 93% at 20% load, 95% at 50% load and 91% at 100% load, alongside a power factor of at least 0.95 at 20% load. The inclusion of 5% and 10% low‑load requirements targets idle system behaviour, where most setups spend the majority of their time.

Efficiency gains at this level may appear small on paper, but they require significant development work. For a global brand like Seasonic, even minor improvements can translate into meaningful savings at scale.

KitGuru says: Seasonic continues to lead the pack when it comes to power supplies. What efficiency rating do you typically go for when picking a new PSU for a build? 

Seasonic's new power supply reaches the highest efficiency tier in the 80 Plus program at 115W. Seasonic Prime Enterprise RX-1600 PSU Becomes the First to Earn 80 Plus Ruby Certification at 115W Reaching 80 Plus Ruby certification is a major milestone, and Seasonic just did it with its Prime Enterprise RX-1600 1600W power supply unit. The company has announced that this unit has become the first ATX power supply to reach 80 Plus Ruby certification at 115W, positioning it at the top when it comes to the highest efficiency tier. The Prime Enterprise RX-1600 is designed for demanding desktop PCs, […]

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Nintendo may be preparing to bring more classic Pokémon games to the Switch and Switch 2 later this year. A new rumour claims that the original versions of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald could be next in line for re‑release.

The rumour originates from leaker Shpeshal_Nick, who has been accurate with some Nintendo leaks in the past, including early details on the Ocarina of Time remake. Nintendo typically hosts a major Nintendo Direct around September each year, so if this rumour is accurate, Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald could be announced during that showcase and released immediately, or soon afterwards, as was the case with Fire Red and Leaf Green earlier this year.

If true, then it would seem that the strong sales of Fire Red and Leaf Green on the Switch has encouraged Nintendo to finally bring more of its classic Pokémon games to modern platforms. By doing this, Nintendo could also combat the prevalence of ROMs and unofficial emulators, which many long‑time fans now rely on to revisit these older adventures.

What makes this rumour particularly interesting is the inclusion of Pokémon Emerald. Emerald combines content from both Ruby and Sapphire into one expanded adventure, and many fans may choose to buy Emerald alone rather than picking up both Ruby and Sapphire individually. While Ruby and Sapphire did receive 3DS‑era remakes, these new releases, if real, are expected to be simple ports of the original GBA versions, with no updated assets or gameplay changes.

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KitGuru Says: Fire Red and Leaf Green returning earlier this year was a pleasant surprise, and it seems Nintendo may now be ready to bring more of its classic Pokémon catalogue forward. Emerald in particular would be a standout addition. Would you pick up the originals again if they arrived on Switch?