Best 500/550W PSU?

[kalniel]

On the noise front, I have an XFX Core 550W and don't notice any noise. That's going to depend on your setup though, my PSU is bottom mounted in my Carbide 300R and its in a desk too, but I certainly haven't noticed noise from mine.

When the bearings were fine there was no noise while bottom mounted in the case. But after a few years they wore out and started making a noise which no amount of insulation would have hidden.

[excalibur2]

Well I would have gone for the XFX but bought the Super flower Golden green 550w 80 plus gold as it was going for a cheaper price being 3 months old and SH.

[dalcross]

Thanks - It's only going to be a 4690K MATX so gone for the bequiet for noise reduction.