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APH Networks calls the wires separate and KitGuru says sleeved, so the maker's flat cable type is stored.","oem_manufacturer":"Fractal designed the unit and Sea Sonic manufactures it."}},{"url":"https://www.club386.com/fractal-ion-3-gold-psu-takes-elegance-seriously-even-though-you-may-never-see-it/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["rgb_lighting","oem_manufacturer"],"notes":{"rgb_lighting":"Matte finish free of flashy branding and RGB lighting.","oem_manufacturer":"According to their labels, these units are manufactured by Seasonic."}},{"url":"https://www.guru3d.com/story/fractal-ion-3-gold-power-supply-launches-in-1000w-850w-and-750w-models/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","announce_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"Guru3D story published 2025-11-06 says Fractal has officially unveiled the series. KitGuru's launch story is dated November 7, 2025 and Bic Camera lists November 7, 2025. 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