Quiet PSU recommendations

[cotswoldcs]

What is the best quiet PSU at the 300-400W mark?

I've read many good things about Seasonic (S12-380 £40, Scan) but am tempted by a Nesteq Semi-Fanless 450W (QuietPC, £90)

Will I notice a lot of difference between the two? Does the S12 Seasonic series vary in noise production ie is the S12-380 quieter than the S12-430 ????


Thanx

[dodgybob]

I think the difference is between the 430 and below models and the 500 & 600w models which are actually newer circuitry. Those two are slightly noisier but this term is relative as they are still very quiet, certainly my s12-500 is much quieter than my nexus 120mm case fans.

[cah]

silentpcreview.com should have all the info you need for deciding what you want.

I would give the nod to the nesteq though out of the two - but for double?? i dunno.

[cotswoldcs]

The Silentpcreview of the Seasonic PSUs was very informative. I've learnt that the 330w and 380w are very good but have smaller heatsinks than the 430w + models. They are therefore not quite as quiet (although still 80%+ efficient) when under load. I've decided to go for the 430w Seasonic at £47 (scan). The Quiet PC Nesteq is a little pricey - twice the price when you add delivery!

I seem to be spending a lot of money with Scan these days...

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Another vote for the seasonic psu's. Well worth the money and very very quiet

[vicar]

Good choice

[owen1978]

You might as well go for the Silverstone ST230NF 300W

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=137420

[oshta]

When i was looking for the same thing i ended up with a NexusNX3000, as recomended on SPCR.
- And i have to admit, its very good, certainly for the price its very quite.
- However this info is about a year out of date, and it isnt fannless by a long way.


Daniel

[sTrAnGeFrUiT!]

Get a 350W antec Phantom

[vaxen]

seasonic S12 great PSU. Read a lot good things about it

[Blitzen]

What is the best quiet PSU at the 300-400W mark?

I've read many good things about Seasonic (S12-380 £40, Scan) but am tempted by a Nesteq Semi-Fanless 450W (QuietPC, £90)

Will I notice a lot of difference between the two? Does the S12 Seasonic series vary in noise production ie is the S12-380 quieter than the S12-430 ????


Thanx

The Seasonics are very quiet. If the lack of fan noise is what you require then thats your baby.

Get a 350W antec Phantom

Don't.......thats all i can say.

[amjedm]

Get a 350W antec Phantom

I'm not sure if you can buy these in the UK anymore. I believe they discontinued the 350 and are now pushing the 500.

[Blitzen]

I'm not sure if you can buy these in the UK anymore. I believe they discontinued the 350 and are now pushing the 500.

Whether it be a 350 or 500...they just arent capable of running any kind of mid-high end system cooly or stabley.

[Skillian]

I have the Seasonic S12-430. I'm very very happy with it - it's super quiet most of the time.