I've built a mini-itx system using the following components. I was trying to make this system as quiet as possible, but I'm finding that the fan on the PSU, the ST50F-P, is a little loud for my taste.
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130
MB: ASUS Z87I-Deluxe
CPU: i5-4670k
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M
and of course: PSU Silverstone Strider Plus ST50F-P 80+Bronze
The really nice thing about the PSU is that it fits well in the case, being only 140mm deep, and is fully modular. But the fan is always running fast, and is definitely the loudest thing in the case.
(There's also a bit of buzzing from the pump on the cpu cooler, but that's another topic.)
I'm trying to decide whether to return the unit (hopefully under Amazon's 30-day return policy) and get another PSU. I'm thinking of the Corsair CS550M, which is rated 80+Gold, is partly modular and only 140mm deep. I was also considering the Corsair RM550, which is fully modular and has a "zero rpm" fan controller, but that unit is 160mm deep and space is at a premium in my case.
Does anyone have a recommendation? Is there a better PSU for my build, or should I just be thankful that the PSU fits in the case and just live with the noise?
Thanks
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130
MB: ASUS Z87I-Deluxe
CPU: i5-4670k
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M
and of course: PSU Silverstone Strider Plus ST50F-P 80+Bronze
The really nice thing about the PSU is that it fits well in the case, being only 140mm deep, and is fully modular. But the fan is always running fast, and is definitely the loudest thing in the case.
(There's also a bit of buzzing from the pump on the cpu cooler, but that's another topic.)
I'm trying to decide whether to return the unit (hopefully under Amazon's 30-day return policy) and get another PSU. I'm thinking of the Corsair CS550M, which is rated 80+Gold, is partly modular and only 140mm deep. I was also considering the Corsair RM550, which is fully modular and has a "zero rpm" fan controller, but that unit is 160mm deep and space is at a premium in my case.
Does anyone have a recommendation? Is there a better PSU for my build, or should I just be thankful that the PSU fits in the case and just live with the noise?
Thanks
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