I've put my ear next to my NZXT C1200 ATX3.1's fan and it's silent. The same goes for under load, as I briefly ran it outside of the case to make sure everything was OK.
Quietest power supplies? Around 1000w - 1200w
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Hmm, that's possible, but I can't say I ever bother to look at what sound dampening the PSU has (in a case).
I can't say I've ever heard a PSU fan in modern times...
As by the time it ramps it's fan up due to it's temp.. you can bet your bottom dollar the CPU and/or GPU fans are going to be working harder and loud enough to drown out whatever noise the PSU fan is making.
As by the time it ramps it's fan up due to it's temp.. you can bet your bottom dollar the CPU and/or GPU fans are going to be working harder and loud enough to drown out whatever noise the PSU fan is making.
Oh there definitely are loud ones
There was an EVGA 1000W made by Superflower that got rather rowdy, along with the EVGA GQ650/750 made by FSP Group.
I remember reading on Reddit a large thread regarding some Thermaltake's in the last 5 or so years? I forget which model, but there was an alarming rate of hate towards them and returns, to the point Thermaltake actually released a revised version? Something about the way the fan would hum or keep ramping up/down in a sequence versus being a constant drone?
So they do exist.
Along with some PSU's that people claim cause coilwine on GPU's? But I suppose that's another conversation
Oh there definitely are loud ones
There was an EVGA 1000W made by Superflower that got rather rowdy, along with the EVGA GQ650/750 made by FSP Group.
I remember reading on Reddit a large thread regarding some Thermaltake's in the last 5 or so years? I forget which model, but there was an alarming rate of hate towards them and returns, to the point Thermaltake actually released a revised version? Something about the way the fan would hum or keep ramping up/down in a sequence versus being a constant drone?
So they do exist.
Along with some PSU's that people claim cause coilwine on GPU's? But I suppose that's another conversation
Yeah it's a multifaceted subject.
Ive used Corsair PSU's since the HX520, Im currently running a corsair rm750 in one build, But my newest PSU is a phanteks amp 850, which I'm using in another PC.
So maybe I've dodged some bullets by always going for well regarded models, but I don't over spec them in terms of capacity or efficiency either, as to me that's a waste of money.
Yeah definitely
I had a Corsair until recently, an SF750, but we don't talk about that
See I'm the other way, but there is a method to the madness, I overspec, to prevent potential issues like those i've mentioned, i.e. I choose a higher wattage than needed, so if there was a sneaky loud fan that was to rear it's head at say 850W peak, having bought my new NZXT C1200 ATX3.1 for example, it'll probably never get into that range where it becomes loud
Makes a bit more sense now, right? Versus being close to the limit and everything being stressed? Where as mine is just relaxed at that load, as will the fans and everything inside it. Plus, there was only £35 difference between a C850 ATX3.1 and my C1200 ATX3.1 - so IMHO, I'd be silly not to with a 10 year warranty, as I will upgrade again in the next 1-3 years, and I know that PSU will take whatever I throw at it.
Yeah definitely
I had a Corsair until recently, an SF750, but we don't talk about that
See I'm the other way, but there is a method to the madness, I overspec, to prevent potential issues like those i've mentioned, i.e. I choose a higher wattage than needed, so if there was a sneaky loud fan that was to rear it's head at say 850W peak, having bought my new NZXT C1200 ATX3.1 for example, it'll probably never get into that range where it becomes loud
Makes a bit more sense now, right? Versus being close to the limit and everything being stressed? Where as mine is just relaxed at that load, as will the fans and everything inside it. Plus, there was only £35 difference between a C850 ATX3.1 and my C1200 ATX3.1 - so IMHO, I'd be silly not to with a 10 year warranty, as I will upgrade again in the next 1-3 years, and I know that PSU will take whatever I throw at it.
What does a fan use, or an extra SSD use, about 5w, being kind? Unless the OP also has a 300w CPU, it doesn't really enter into the equation.
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Sorry, what?
The OP started a thread asking for buyers experiences with quiet 1KW/1.2KW PSU's - I mentioned my C1200 ATX 3.1, being silent, even when the fan/PSU is under load, despite others not being at a lower wattage (as I later explained)
So, my experience as an owner/buyer of the OP's requirements, is completely relevant?
You then decided to go on a side quest regarding noise, and how you personally, hadn't experienced any?
I replied with X examples that were loud/rubbish, then you switched gears.
You then went on to describe your buying process for PSU's versus efficiency? Then I explained why I overspec - as per your reply?
And now you're saying none of this is relevant?
U OK hun?
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I'm not sure where you are coming from. I don't GAF what you do lol.
My rm750 is silent, so what?
Ditto? You come across like you're trying to start an argument?
I don't get it?
What has your RM750 got to do with the OP's request of 1/1.2KW silent PSU's?
If you're not trolling, then why even comment - you don't own a high power PSU, and consider them pointless? So why are you even here?
So why does the OP or me care about your 750W PSU?
It's quite frankly weird, that you're even in this thread? Let alone trying to start a fight?
I don't get it? Why are you suddenly being rude to me, after we were discussing PSU's, and their noise, then why people over-spec? All I did was reply to your statement, then you got aggressive?
We started discussing PSU noise, you mentioned your limited experience, I stated mine when deciding on a PSU?
You then stated that you assumed that all modern PSU's were quiet, I countered, you then got argumentative?
I listed a few that I know of, that are loud/have issues, you then replied regarding over-specing PSU's, I then provided my reasoning as to why I do it - you then start spouting abuse, and claiming what I'm saying is irrelevant? Despite my point addressing the OP's request of 1000-1200W PSU's, on which I own, and you don't?
What's with the abuse? It's not that deep?
I can't be bothered with this, you're clearly looking for a fight?, so good luck with that. #ignored.
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Please don't get this thread locked, I'll come back later after a few beers
Love you xoxox
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Still looking into this all but starting to feel less convinced it's actually the PSU, but as much the case.
I didn't have the noise issue prior to adding the 9070xt, that is pulling from three 8 pin PCIe. So part of my assumption was it draws a little more power so is probably running the PSU fan more.
Thing is even with the GPU idle no fans spinning drawing minimum power I notice some fan noise.
The exact case model is a budget NZXT H510, the upper PSU shroud is vented, case is thin steel.
Arctic P14 intakes x2
Arctic P12 exhaust X2
Arctic Freezer 36.
Case is supposed to be a temporary set up, though I like how it looks with the Arctic products. It's a bit of a tinny case if that makes sense when you tap it.
But the GPU is around 20mm from the 140mm lower intake fan.
Now wondering if it is turbulence and this being amplified by the case or not. Need to investigate a little.
I didn't have the noise issue prior to adding the 9070xt, that is pulling from three 8 pin PCIe. So part of my assumption was it draws a little more power so is probably running the PSU fan more.
Thing is even with the GPU idle no fans spinning drawing minimum power I notice some fan noise.
The exact case model is a budget NZXT H510, the upper PSU shroud is vented, case is thin steel.
Arctic P14 intakes x2
Arctic P12 exhaust X2
Arctic Freezer 36.
Case is supposed to be a temporary set up, though I like how it looks with the Arctic products. It's a bit of a tinny case if that makes sense when you tap it.
But the GPU is around 20mm from the 140mm lower intake fan.
Now wondering if it is turbulence and this being amplified by the case or not. Need to investigate a little.