Hi!
I'm in the process of selecting components for a new PC. My demands are rather basic: it will be used for all my multimedia needs (music and movies - playback + ripping cds), internet and light image processing. In fact my needs are so basic that I am not even investing in a discrete display adapter, as the Intel 2500 should be enough for playing HD stuff.
My only strict requirement is that the rig will be as quiet as possible. The computer will stand on my desk, about 1 meter from my head and 2.5 meters from the sofa (where we sit and watch movies) so this it absolutely crucial that noise levels will be minimal. I've already chosen the Fractal Design Define Mini case (mATX) for it's noise absorption qualities (among other things that I liked) and I am now trying to figure which PSU to order. I obviously need a low wattage unit, so the Seasonic G-360 was almost the obvious choice given its raving reviews and competitive price. However, it seems that it's not the quietest unit around (it also has other drawbacks such as not being modular and supporting only 4 SATA drives, but these are negligible). Another tempting option is Corsair RM-450, which seems to be fully passive at lower loads, (and is modular so less unnecessary cables) but it is more expensive and I haven't found a proper test for it so I am not sure how quiet it really is (and the 450W is an absolute overkill).
Can you guys help me out here? Can anyone share some thoughts about the Corsair RM-450?Are there any other exceptionally-quiet-low-wattage PSUs out there I should consider? Do you reckon paying almost double for a fanless unit is the way to go?
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the process of selecting components for a new PC. My demands are rather basic: it will be used for all my multimedia needs (music and movies - playback + ripping cds), internet and light image processing. In fact my needs are so basic that I am not even investing in a discrete display adapter, as the Intel 2500 should be enough for playing HD stuff.
My only strict requirement is that the rig will be as quiet as possible. The computer will stand on my desk, about 1 meter from my head and 2.5 meters from the sofa (where we sit and watch movies) so this it absolutely crucial that noise levels will be minimal. I've already chosen the Fractal Design Define Mini case (mATX) for it's noise absorption qualities (among other things that I liked) and I am now trying to figure which PSU to order. I obviously need a low wattage unit, so the Seasonic G-360 was almost the obvious choice given its raving reviews and competitive price. However, it seems that it's not the quietest unit around (it also has other drawbacks such as not being modular and supporting only 4 SATA drives, but these are negligible). Another tempting option is Corsair RM-450, which seems to be fully passive at lower loads, (and is modular so less unnecessary cables) but it is more expensive and I haven't found a proper test for it so I am not sure how quiet it really is (and the 450W is an absolute overkill).
Can you guys help me out here? Can anyone share some thoughts about the Corsair RM-450?Are there any other exceptionally-quiet-low-wattage PSUs out there I should consider? Do you reckon paying almost double for a fanless unit is the way to go?
Thanks in advance!
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