Need very good power supply for mini desktop tower ?
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captaincandellight
October 29, 2013 5:17:11 AM
I have a Dell Inspiron 545 mini desktop tower, for which I need a power supply. The current power supply is a delta electronics PSU with 300w of power and has a dimension of 6" Wide X 3.5" Tall X 5.5" Deep. There is a little more space for the dept like instead of 5.5 the maximum I can have is 5.8 of dept and another 2 inches max for the height. That is all there is no more space for a bigger power supply.
Can I buy a good quality power supply within these dimensions with a 80 plus bronze or gold rating, modular cabling if possible and between the range of 360w to 450w. Is this possible. Please let me know as soon as possible as my current power supply is really running out of juice.
Thank You.
Can I buy a good quality power supply within these dimensions with a 80 plus bronze or gold rating, modular cabling if possible and between the range of 360w to 450w. Is this possible. Please let me know as soon as possible as my current power supply is really running out of juice.
Thank You.
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Specified dimensions 150 × 86 × 140 mm (5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in) are standard ATX size. However, majority of available PSU has more than 140mm in depth.
If you want modular 140mm PSU, then Silverstone ST50F-P, ST55-G are probably the best choice. If you want less wattage, check SFX PSUs from Silverstone (ST45SF(-G)). They ship with ATX bracket included.
If you want modular 140mm PSU, then Silverstone ST50F-P, ST55-G are probably the best choice. If you want less wattage, check SFX PSUs from Silverstone (ST45SF(-G)). They ship with ATX bracket included.
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captaincandellight
October 29, 2013 11:39:21 AM
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captaincandellight
October 30, 2013 4:51:24 AM
captaincandellight
October 30, 2013 6:02:03 AM
captaincandellight
October 31, 2013 12:09:24 AM
A good review:
http://www.computerbase.de/artikel/netzteile/2013/be-qu...
You asked about fully modular PSUs, that's why I suggested Silverstone. BQ system power 7 units are not modular. Other things I don't like about this series is the dual 12v rail design and lower efficiency than ST55-G (at least on paper, linked review confirms that it meets 80+ silver).
If you can fit non-modular 140mm deep PSU and can balance the load between two rails, then System Power 7 series is worth considering. In this case, also have a look at Enermax Naxn series.
Personally I don't like Be Quiet PSUs. Two of them - Straightpower and dark power pro failed on me just after their warranties. Thus, I don't recommend them to anyone.
http://www.computerbase.de/artikel/netzteile/2013/be-qu...
You asked about fully modular PSUs, that's why I suggested Silverstone. BQ system power 7 units are not modular. Other things I don't like about this series is the dual 12v rail design and lower efficiency than ST55-G (at least on paper, linked review confirms that it meets 80+ silver).
If you can fit non-modular 140mm deep PSU and can balance the load between two rails, then System Power 7 series is worth considering. In this case, also have a look at Enermax Naxn series.
Personally I don't like Be Quiet PSUs. Two of them - Straightpower and dark power pro failed on me just after their warranties. Thus, I don't recommend them to anyone.
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captaincandellight
October 31, 2013 4:49:56 AM
captaincandellight
November 5, 2013 12:15:17 AM
First hit from google:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...
Reading higher wattage model reviews gives you overall impression of the PSU series. Manufacturers tend to keep the same internal design across all models in series. Usually only some components are changed to cope with higher amperage, and the rest of the PSU is similar, so is the build quality.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...
Reading higher wattage model reviews gives you overall impression of the PSU series. Manufacturers tend to keep the same internal design across all models in series. Usually only some components are changed to cope with higher amperage, and the rest of the PSU is similar, so is the build quality.
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captaincandellight
November 5, 2013 8:35:01 AM
captaincandellight said:
why is hardware secrets not doing a review of ST55F-G. You need to decide whether you want the psu or not,no number of reviews will make you want it. Just know that all your other options are not modular. For instance, FSP Aurum 500W is 140mm
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captaincandellight
November 6, 2013 11:27:49 AM
The SFX unit?
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/SilverStone-ST45...
http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/Silverstone/S...
http://www.dreamwarecomputers.com/reviews/10-power-supp...
http://www.xtremehardware.com/recensioni/alimentatori/s...
http://m.hardocp.com/article/2013/03/14/silverstone_sfx...
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/SilverStone-ST45...
http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/Silverstone/S...
http://www.dreamwarecomputers.com/reviews/10-power-supp...
http://www.xtremehardware.com/recensioni/alimentatori/s...
http://m.hardocp.com/article/2013/03/14/silverstone_sfx...
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captaincandellight
November 7, 2013 5:27:18 AM
captaincandellight
November 9, 2013 4:23:36 AM
I was reading through the review of ST55F-G on jonnyguru.com till I reached the dis-assembly page where the filtering stage was displayed. The components are not named over there. So to make sure can you please go to this link http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=... and check if the ST55F-G has a metal oxide varistor or MOV also the color of the MOV please, whether it has 2 ferrite coils for the transcent filtering stage and how many transformers does the ST55F-G have. Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank You.
Thank You.
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Yes, it has a MOV. It's yellow, next to the coil under X capacitor (green). It has one ferrite coil in the transient filtering stage. All this can be seen in the 5th image.
In all the images, I can see two transformers: main (bigger one) and +5VSB (smaller one). Possibly there are some optocouplers somewhere on the board, serving as isolators, instead of the third transformer.
In all the images, I can see two transformers: main (bigger one) and +5VSB (smaller one). Possibly there are some optocouplers somewhere on the board, serving as isolators, instead of the third transformer.
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captaincandellight
November 9, 2013 10:03:56 AM
I see 3 transformers in the 5th image one transformer is behind the big capacitor on the left and one more the smallest one next to the X capacitor green on the right . There is also the 3rd image which is showing the transient filtering stage. I see one more coil over there too. Is that a ferrite coil to. Correct me if I am wrong.
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captaincandellight
November 9, 2013 9:48:26 PM
captaincandellight
November 10, 2013 7:59:32 AM
Made by the best SEASONIC.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $48.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-10 11:56 EST-0500)
Dimensions
5.5" x 5.9" x 3.4"
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $48.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-10 11:56 EST-0500)
Dimensions
5.5" x 5.9" x 3.4"
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captaincandellight
November 10, 2013 10:39:41 AM
captaincandellight
November 13, 2013 1:07:37 AM
captaincandellight
November 18, 2013 7:41:00 AM
Hi! I am back. The computer that I was on needs the PSU and the PSU fan broke down which led to over heating of PSU amd MOBO and PC crashed but managed to restart and transfer all book marks and passwords to another PC.
I found a review of the Silverstone ST65F-G on jonnyguru.com. Over there the dis assembly stage has many nice clean and detailed shots. The only thing is the parts are not labeled. Can you please go to this link http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=... here and check if it has all 3 transformers and a NTC thermistor, the color of the thermistor as well please by looking at the 7th image. Thank You very much.
I found a review of the Silverstone ST65F-G on jonnyguru.com. Over there the dis assembly stage has many nice clean and detailed shots. The only thing is the parts are not labeled. Can you please go to this link http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=... here and check if it has all 3 transformers and a NTC thermistor, the color of the thermistor as well please by looking at the 7th image. Thank You very much.
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captaincandellight
November 18, 2013 10:19:50 AM
captaincandellight
November 18, 2013 8:57:03 PM
captaincandellight
November 18, 2013 9:00:02 PM
captaincandellight
November 19, 2013 4:41:03 AM
In terms of efficiency Antec EarthWatts Platinum units are probably the best. Unfortunately they use some cheap components, that's why I don't recommend them. My choice would be simple. Seasonic s12g if non-modular, Silverstone Strider otherwise.
FSP platform used in Aurum series is also very good. Even some higher end platinum models are based on it's variations.
FSP platform used in Aurum series is also very good. Even some higher end platinum models are based on it's variations.
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For max wattage the FSP Aurum 700W or Sesaonic S12G 750W
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4137/fsp_aurum_gold_au...
http://www.kitguru.net/tag/seasonic-s12g-750w-review/
For absolute most shallow Gold ATX PSU Nexus 550w
http://www.quietpc.com/nx-5000v1
The antec earthwatts platinum has very few connectors (earthwatts is a budget line) hence the efficiency can't really be exploited to the max
Other than those,you're talking 80 plus Silver or Bronze,like the XFX mentioned above or Silverstone Strider Plus 600w.
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4137/fsp_aurum_gold_au...
http://www.kitguru.net/tag/seasonic-s12g-750w-review/
For absolute most shallow Gold ATX PSU Nexus 550w
http://www.quietpc.com/nx-5000v1
The antec earthwatts platinum has very few connectors (earthwatts is a budget line) hence the efficiency can't really be exploited to the max
Other than those,you're talking 80 plus Silver or Bronze,like the XFX mentioned above or Silverstone Strider Plus 600w.
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captaincandellight
November 19, 2013 10:16:16 AM
allanitomwesh said:
The antec earthwatts platinum has very few connectors (earthwatts is a budget line) hence the efficiency can't really be exploited to the maxWhat? EA-550W platinum has exact same connectors as FSP AU-500W and it's higher efficiency can be exploited over all load levels...
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How is the AURUM GOLD 500 (AU-500). Are there any professional reviews for it. Thank You. There are no fully professional reviews of AU-500. Have a look at 700W, 400W and 500W units. They all share the same platform, but some components are different. Overall it looks like simple construction, compared to Strider.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cases/display/fsp-auru...
http://pc.zoznam.sk/fortron-aurum-500w-zlata-ucinnost-v...
http://www.pc-experience.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=31...
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