Spec me a low noise PSU please

[Diggsy]

As per title, thanks to my trusty old Zalman biting the dust today, I’m in need of a new PSU.

It was an 850w unit, although that was more than I needed for my system, and I don’t intend updating it anytime soon, so I could go 750 or 850, depending on price.

On that note, I’d rather stay around the £100 mark, but will pay a little more for the right unit.

My main need is low noise - it must be quiet running. I never once heard the Zalman, which was the main reason I bought it at the time.

Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

 

[Grimley]

Top end Seasonic (Prime range) Semi Fanless so the fan comes on when its needed either depending on the load or temperature. I've never had a problem with any Seasonic PSU & fan noise. Some of the Superflower PSU's are Semi fanless too, I've got one in my 'flagship' rig & that's quiet. There are Asus & Phanteks Semi fanless models. Buying one these days can be a lottery as coil whine can be an issue.

 

[lsg1r]

I'm running a corsair rmx850 (2021) model and it has a fanless mode and even when the fan is active I can only hear it if I'm specifically listening for it (the psu vent of o11 evo is about 1m from my ear)

 

[Diggsy]

Thanks a lot guys, will do some research on your suggestions.

 

[Diggsy]

Have ordered a Phanteks AMP 750w. Here’s hoping it’s a reasonably quiet one! Thanks again for the advice.

 

[Grimley]

It's based on the Seasonic Focus so it should be.

 

[Grim5]

Almost anything from the usual brands will be whisper quiet

I've only ever owned Corsair PSUs and I've had a few of them: HX650, AX760i, HX750, HX850 and HX1200i. And each one I've never ever heard the fan

 

[Diggsy]

Thanks again guys. Should be here on Tuesday so I’ll report back once it’s up and running.