Small power supply? Help me out please!

d_brennen

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I have been tasked with quieting down a HTPC for a friend as the PSU fan is driving them nuts. I have to say it is loud. The PSU came with the case, a cheapy unbranded one, it is a CIT 300w ATX supply but about half the size of a regular one...

CIT Pentium 4 Model: M-300U

Features
Silent PSU with Temperature Control Fan
Complies with Intel ATX12V 2.31VER
Fan Speed Control Function Inside
Passive PFC (Power Factor Correction)
Low noise with intelligent-thermal fan control technology
ATX 12V Compliant for all kinds of CPU and mainboard
MTBF 50,000 Hours @ 25 degrees C

It's running an Athlon II X2, 4GB RAM, Optical and 1 x 3.5" HDD. I suspect it's at it's limit hence the noise!

What form factor is it and what replacement is available that is silent? Is there an external solution?
 
.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Its noisly probably cus its crap. I run a Q9450 4GB and 2 sata drives on a 150w XT Pico PSU. If you want silent then its the way to go.
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Didn't even know about these! 150w enough?

chipps101 said:
it will be a sfx form factor - http://www.pcguide.com/ref/power/sup/formSFX-c.html

silverstone and be quiet both make good ones.
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Ahh. Looks like it but this one doesn't have a protruding fan. Might foul the hard drive it I get one with a sticking out fan
 
Just onboard video. Silence is a priority. What kind of 12v adaptor will I need? I'm popping into one of those major high street component retainers tomorrow
 
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