Which PSU to go for

Nixeh · 27 Jul 2006 at 13:27

Heya guys, just moved my system over to my Lian-Li V300 and my Hiper Modular 580w PSU doesnt fit due to the modular cables over hanging.

So its time to sell this one and replace it with a non modular PSU, only thing is im not sure what to go for.

I want it to be at least 580w or more and i dont really want it going past the £100 mark. Its also gotta be quiet.

Anyone got any suggestions?

Currently im looking at:

Thermaltake PurePower 600W

Akasa Ultra Quiet 650W PowerPlus

Seasonic S12 600W Silent

Oh and would like a decent warranty on the PSU

sanofi · 27 Jul 2006 at 14:02

I'd go with the Seasonic.

TheVoice · 27 Jul 2006 at 14:11

Wouldn't go with the Thermaltake. Heard a few bad things about them.

The Antec TruePower 550 might be worth considering too.

Stelly · 27 Jul 2006 at 14:18

Seasonic here too

Stelly

SiriusB · 27 Jul 2006 at 14:32

Seasonic!

Have the S12 600W here and its rock solid and quieter than a mouse fart.

SiriusB

Hlebio · 27 Jul 2006 at 14:36

Seasonic, Enermax and Sparkle seem to be the best choices.

Admiral Huddy · 27 Jul 2006 at 15:24

SiriusB said:
Seasonic!

Have the S12 600W here and its rock solid and quieter than a mouse fart.

SiriusB

here too but i'd just like to make it clear that i've never got close enough to hear a mouse fart.. only my Mrs.

cobxx · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:02

Another seasonic reccomendation here.

Or OCZ GameXStream 600w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply for £88.07 inc. OCZ are generally as solid as a rock on steroids.

Shakey_Jake33 · 27 Jul 2006 at 17:25

Seasonic recommendation here too, quiet as a mouse, I like mine (in my current machine) so much it's the only PSU I'm considering for my new machinel

Raikiri · 27 Jul 2006 at 17:28

Seasonic here as well, best you will find for silence!

The fan on mine spins at 800rpm idle and 1200rpm under heavy load (430w), should be even lower RPM with the higher end models at thew same load due to the heatsinks being larger.

Explicit · 27 Jul 2006 at 18:54

cobxx said:
Or OCZ GameXStream 600w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply for £88.07 inc. OCZ are generally as solid as a rock on steroids.

IIRC, the GameXStreams are outsourced from Sparkle/FSP (good)

Seasonic, FSP etc...can't go wrong.

cobxx · 27 Jul 2006 at 21:49

Explicit said:
IIRC, the GameXStreams are outsourced from Sparkle/FSP (good)

Seasonic, FSP etc...can't go wrong.

Hmm, still good I suppose, guess it's to keep costs down.

Why hasn't anyone suggested q-tec yet, I heard they're great value for money... :rolleyes: