Good value / silent small sfx power supply?

bobert50 · 11 Nov 2014 at 17:59

Does anybody here know a pretty cheap yet very quiet SFX power supply? It's for a potential tiny htpc that I'm planning on building soon. I'm aiming for as quiet as a typical normal size corsair psu really if possible.

I've had a quick look at the prices and they seem quite high for this smaller size

Any help very appreciated!

pastymuncher · 11 Nov 2014 at 19:08

Unfortunately when you go smaller with pc components the price seems to go up. For a decent SFX psu you are limited to the likes of the Silverstone SFX units. The best ones by far are the gold rated versions (SST-ST45-SF-G and SST-SX600-G) but they start at £79.99. They seem awfully overpriced for what they are. Personally I wouldnt touch the cheaper FSP built units as they have had quite poor reviews and suffer from poor voltage regulation.

bobert50 · 12 Nov 2014 at 08:37

Thanks for the reply

Wow, ouch. I think i will scrap this plan !

mtj111 · 12 Nov 2014 at 22:25

If it's for an HTPC then consider going down the picoPSU route, but you'll be limited to about 150W.

SilverStone Rep · 13 Nov 2014 at 05:53

Many users often overestimate their power requirements, so depending on what you want to build, a relatively affordable 300W SFX may suffice. Our ST30SF is among the quietest PSU around with a semi-fanless mode.