I Need A Quiet Power Supply (PSU)
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Meight
May 23, 2013 9:19:06 PM
Hi all,
My specs are in my signature. I basically found out where MOST of the noise my PC makes is coming from: my PSU.
Quietness is very important to me, and it is unbelievably annoying when I can HEAR THE PSU FAN WHILE WEARING HEADPHONES AND PLAYING A GAME OR WATCHING YOUTUBE VIDEOS.
So please, I am in desperate need of a good, solid power supply. Preferably 700W+.
I currently have an Antec 520W Neo-Eco 80 Cert, and according to two power calculators online, I use approxiamtely 470-490W of power.
Many thanks. Seriously. Many thanks in advance if you can recommended me a silent PSU that is energy efficient and will not break the bank. Thanks!
My specs are in my signature. I basically found out where MOST of the noise my PC makes is coming from: my PSU.
Quietness is very important to me, and it is unbelievably annoying when I can HEAR THE PSU FAN WHILE WEARING HEADPHONES AND PLAYING A GAME OR WATCHING YOUTUBE VIDEOS.
So please, I am in desperate need of a good, solid power supply. Preferably 700W+.
I currently have an Antec 520W Neo-Eco 80 Cert, and according to two power calculators online, I use approxiamtely 470-490W of power.
Many thanks. Seriously. Many thanks in advance if you can recommended me a silent PSU that is energy efficient and will not break the bank. Thanks!
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Meight
May 23, 2013 9:45:00 PM
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garrettk4
May 23, 2013 9:48:35 PM
Meight
May 23, 2013 10:00:26 PM
garrettk4 said:
corsair hx series. Fan only turns on when it is under a heavy load. ooh that sounds great. going to research them some more.
I literally only have Chrome open with an HD video playing on YouTube and a Dreamcast Emulator up and running, and I can hear the damn thing thru my headphones. it's ridiculous. CPU, GPU, and MoBO temps are fine, too. gah, it's so annoying.
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You need a minimum 600w PSU with a GTX 580 so your Antec is straining and that is what's making it loud. If you want silence you want a Hybrid fan unit. The Corsair HX recommended above is a rebranded Seasonic G series and is a very good choice. You could also just go with a Seasonic branded unit and go a step up with a Seasonic X 650. It's a higher end unit than the G series the HX is based on and has a reputation for silence.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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Meight
May 24, 2013 5:07:23 PM
anort3 said:
You need a minimum 600w PSU with a GTX 580 so your Antec is straining and that is what's making it loud. If you want silence you want a Hybrid fan unit. The Corsair HX recommended above is a rebranded Seasonic G series and is a very good choice. You could also just go with a Seasonic branded unit and go a step up with a Seasonic X 650. It's a higher end unit than the G series the HX is based on and has a reputation for silence.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Hi,
Ooh. That Seasonic is awesome! Is 650W enough? I'd hate to upgrade it again in a year like I am doing now with this Antec 520W.
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Meight
May 24, 2013 5:23:34 PM
Well I went and looked it up, two 580's will pull just over 750w (for the whole system), you'd want an 800w unit. 580's are pretty power hungry.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I don't think your going to find a fanless unit with that much power, for what it's worth I have the same unit above in the 750w kind, and I don't hear the thing ever.
In theory a more efficient unit will generate less heat, so the fan isn't going to be running as hard so it should make less noise. You can shoot for a platinum unit. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
or these people say are really quite. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I don't think your going to find a fanless unit with that much power, for what it's worth I have the same unit above in the 750w kind, and I don't hear the thing ever.
In theory a more efficient unit will generate less heat, so the fan isn't going to be running as hard so it should make less noise. You can shoot for a platinum unit. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
or these people say are really quite. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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The Seasonic X series is about as good as it gets. The have a slightly higher end Platinum series but it's not worth the extra cost unless you find them on very good sale. You can base your needs on this list. I would have recommended a 600w unit if Seasonic made one.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
The 580 was a power hog although not as bad as the all time power drain that was the GTX 480. The GTX 680 and even the new 780 only need 550 watt units.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
The 580 was a power hog although not as bad as the all time power drain that was the GTX 480. The GTX 680 and even the new 780 only need 550 watt units.
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Meight
May 24, 2013 5:35:24 PM
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I would not buy a fanless model due to cost myself they are crazy expensive but Seasonic and Silverstone both make very good ones.
The Seasonic X series is truly the benchmark all other power supplies are compared to by the real review sites.
Reviews.
Jonnyguru 9.5/10 + Recommended buy.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...
Hardwaresecrets Golden ( highest ) Award.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Seasonic-X-Serie...
The Seasonic X series is truly the benchmark all other power supplies are compared to by the real review sites.
Reviews.
Jonnyguru 9.5/10 + Recommended buy.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...
Hardwaresecrets Golden ( highest ) Award.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Seasonic-X-Serie...
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Meight
May 24, 2013 9:41:05 PM
Meight
May 24, 2013 9:59:26 PM
anort3 said:
Correct. The whole series is amazing.Great, thanks. I am ready to make my purchase right now!
anort3, do you think it is fine if I go look at the Corsair HX PSUs again?
Because between the 750W X-Series Seasonic one...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
and the 750W Corsair HX one...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I save $25 if I end up buying the Corsair HX over the Seasonic. Thoughts?
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The Corsair is a very good power supply but it's made by CWT not Seasonic. Seasonic makes the HX 650 ( based on the G series ) and the AX 760 and AX 860 both based on the Seasonic X.
The cheapest way to get an X series is this XFX unit.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Same rating as the Seasonic X because internally it is a Seasonic X.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/XFX-PRO-750-W-Bl...
The cheapest way to get an X series is this XFX unit.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Same rating as the Seasonic X because internally it is a Seasonic X.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/XFX-PRO-750-W-Bl...
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Meight
May 27, 2013 6:20:17 AM
yas33n
June 17, 2013 10:57:08 AM
anort3 said:
The Corsair is a very good power supply but it's made by CWT not Seasonic. Seasonic makes the HX 650 ( based on the G series ) and the AX 760 and AX 860 both based on the Seasonic X. The cheapest way to get an X series is this XFX unit.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Same rating as the Seasonic X because internally it is a Seasonic X.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/XFX-PRO-750-W-Bl...
I do not recomend an xfx. I have the xxx 850w and it is loud as balls. I'm looking at this thread because of it XD.
Also, is the Fractal Design Newton R3 600W any good? It's platinum, modular, comes in black and white, and has 5 year warranty?
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