PSU for server build

chris182008 · 17 Dec 2015 at 15:45

I'm building a budget server and will be rehousing it to a desktop case over xmas. I'm looking for a new psu as the server ones it came with are far too loud.

I'm currently looking at the EVGA 600w below .It has 49A on the 12v rail so hoping its enough.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x EVGA 600W 80 Plus Power Supply (100-W1-0600-K3)= £39.95

Total: £39.95
(includes shipping: £0.00)

The server has 2 x5650's, 32gb of ram, LSI raid card and will have about 6-10 mech hdds. Anybody know if the EVGA will power it okay or any other suggestions? Thanks for any advice the current PSU is below.

Borealis · 17 Dec 2015 at 15:57

What will the server be used for?

That budget EVGA unit doesn't have 2 CPU power connectors, so are you planning on getting 2 PSUs or 1 big one?

Server PSUs can tend to be loud compared to consumer PSUs.

chris182008 · 17 Dec 2015 at 16:15

The server is getting used for a file server, a few game servers, network render if I can get it working and some boinc stuff so it will hit full load.

The motherboard (Intel sc5500bc) has a single 8pin (4+4) connector for the cpu's which I think most modern PSU's come with.

I know the EVGA is a cheap unit but I'm trying to keep the cost's to a minimum while still being safe. I only want to use 1 PSU. The new case has space for two so it is an option.

Borealis · 17 Dec 2015 at 16:26

Oh, OK then. I'm not that familiar with server boards.

That is a cheap unit that is only 80 plus certified and isn't bronze rated. What is your budget?

With 6-10 hdds, you're almost certainly going to need some molex-sata adaptors.

chris182008 · 17 Dec 2015 at 16:33

Don't really want to be spending more than 60 for the PSU I've got some molex-sata and some sata splitters already.

Thanks for the help it's my first server board and I was surprised it's standard PSU connectors thought it would be proprietary stuff.

Borealis · 17 Dec 2015 at 18:16

AFAIK it's the suppliers (Dell, HP etc) that use proprietary connectors for their boards.

Borealis · 17 Dec 2015 at 18:40

This one is made by superflower and comes in at the top end of your budget:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/superflower-fx-650w-80-plus-bronze-power-supply-black-ca-037-sf.html

Even though it's a budget unit, it's made by superflower, which is a good OEM. The budget EVGA units are made by HEC/FSP from what I remember. While they're not in the same league as CiT junk, the superflower is possibly a better idea for a system that'll be on 24/7.

chris182008 · 17 Dec 2015 at 18:52

Thanks for the suggestion I'll grab one tomorrow. Everywhere raves about superflower so should last a while.

pastymuncher · 17 Dec 2015 at 19:04

You are going to need some adaptors as well. That only has 5 sata connectors and 4 molex. Something along the lines of these should do the job.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Silverstone SST-CP06-E4 Flexible SATA Power Cable 4x Connectors with Capacitors= £5.99
1 x Silverstone SST-CP06 SATA Power Cable 4x Connectors with Capacitors= £4.99
1 x Silverstone 4-pin Molex to 4x SATA cable 30 cm - Black / Red= £6.77

Total: £23.77
(includes shipping: £6.02)

chris182008 · 17 Dec 2015 at 19:12

I've already got some old adaptors mine haven't got any capacitors though might be worth getting a new one just to be safe.

Borealis · 17 Dec 2015 at 22:27

TBH an adaptor is an adaptor. If you've got 'em, use 'em. They're only SATA adaptors after all. It's not like they're ancient PCI-E adaptors.

chris182008 · 21 Dec 2015 at 14:37

Just got an email saying the superflower is out of stock

need to find a new one fast going to post in cs see if they can help.

chris182008 · 21 Dec 2015 at 15:08

Got to love the customer services here. Damo sorted it out so I've got the following which should be here tomorrow.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Antec TruePower Classic 650w '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply= £72.95

Total: £72.95
(includes shipping: £0.00)

pastymuncher · 21 Dec 2015 at 15:35

That's a very good psu and is built by Seasonic for Antec.