PSU recommendation

[pp111]

Hi all!
I need a new PSU!
This is for a media PC so the important issue here is noise. It doesn't have to be silent but semi-passive is a great idea. The PC is low power consumption, but I suppose I should get ~ 500W PSU just in case I put a more powerful graphics card in there in future. Modular or semi-modular is essential. Normally I get Corsair, not so much becuase they are great, rather I have loads of spare cables for them! Spend here is about £70. give or take £20 say. Gold PSU would be nice. Any suggestions?

 

[Kurgen]

The Bitfenix ones seem to get a few recommendations on here

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Bitfenix Whisper M Series 450W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £74.99
• 1 x Bitfenix Whisper M Series 550W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £82.99

Total: £169.08 (includes shipping: £11.10)



and i assume this review is from the same range
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=503​

 

[pastymuncher]

Just keep in mind that the Bitfenix Whisper psu's have a large shroud on the 24 pin cable making it stick up much higher than it normally would. This could be a issue if you are using a small case where space is at a premium. Can you tell us which cpu and gpu you will be using and what case it's all going in just to check that there are no psu size restrictions?

 

[pp111]

Ooh thanks
I've forgotten the make of the case but it's actually a few cm wider than your average PC case and it's pretty empty too, so there is absolutely no problem.

 

[EsaT]

Normally I get Corsair, not so much becuase they are great, rather I have loads of spare cables for them!

It's very bad idea to think about using other PSU model's cables.
There's no guarantee of same wiring even inside same brand/maker PSUs.
And Corsair particularly has PSUs made by different makers sold under same line name.

So unless model number is precisely same, there's risk of different wiring.
Which has notable risk for something getting burned from getting wrong voltage/polarity.


450W is plenty for media PC playing music and videos.
It would be easily enough for multiple such PCs.
(unless you use some extremely heavy video filters)

 

[Deleted member 209350]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Antec EarthWatts Gold Pro 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £79.99

Total: £90.49 (includes shipping: £10.50)​

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Exactly in your budget, seems pretty quiet for me but 650w may be overkill. You can always get the 550w which is only £6 less but the 650 is more future proofed