PSU replacment

Claire Drew · 17 Jun 2009 at 19:09

I have asked a couple of weeks ago about the best silent spu to go in my htpc.

I have been directed to the Be Quiet range but a number of users on the forums.

I have noticed the OCUK have some good deals on with

OCZ ModXStream Pro 600w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Modular Power Supply
This Week Only Offer £54.99 inc VAT

I have also seen this from another etailer

Nexus Real Silent 500Watt Power Supply Unit
£56.35 inc free delivery

So I have not made up my mind. I know the OCZ has more punch and the Be Quiet are more expensive. I have not heard on Nexus but the read ups are good of there sites (as would be expected).

Please could you give me your thoughts?

Claire Drew · 17 Jun 2009 at 19:26

Spec is

Intel Q6600 @ 2400mhz
ATI 4670 512mb
4GB 800mhz Ram 2x2g
1 x lightscrib DVD burner
500G Sata 2 drive
1 x tv in card
Couple of usb items, Webcam and usb pens.

Will add a second hard drive going forward pro 500 or 1tb sata 2 and clock the cpu a little in a couple of months time if needed.

Claire Drew · 17 Jun 2009 at 19:51

I wanted to make it so I have to do not messing for a number of years. CPU was a plus as no changing that for what I use it for. The graphics card is a new one this week from a 2400 pro. I wanted the hdmi output to LCTV and be able to play blueray films and HD content direct to 40" Samsung. Very light gaming.

I am fine with a max of £60 for the PSU. My main points on it are the noise and the heat output as venterlation is poor and thats why I cant clock the CPU because of the heat the current cheap PSU is giving out (cooking the case).

Claire Drew · 17 Jun 2009 at 20:02

So do you have any thoughts on the

Nexus Real Silent 500Watt Power Supply Unit
£56.35 inc free delivery

give out 18.9 Db of noise