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mpegripper
05-31-2004, 08:09 PM
i'm looking for a 430 watt power supply that is quiet and stays cool

any recommendations

i ahve the thermaltake 430 watt one with the one sata connector, but i don't like it that much

TIA
4keatimj
05-31-2004, 08:21 PM
How's this?
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=3767
I know it is *only* 420 watts, and its in Australian dollars, and its an Australian site (its not that bad. Really!), but it is a good brand and has all the features and more. Check out the specs!
mpegripper
05-31-2004, 08:23 PM
how does that compare with the zalman 400 watt and the antec silent power supplies?
4keatimj
05-31-2004, 08:27 PM
I'll be honest: I have no idea. The features look good, and they make good power supplies. I can't find any tech reports and comparisons, although i might not be trying [H]ard enough
fusionrs
05-31-2004, 08:28 PM
Whatever you do stick with a good one and don't cheap out. Good names include Enermax, Antec, and Zalman! Antec's are pretty good bang for the buck!
4keatimj
05-31-2004, 08:29 PM
Whatever you do stick with a good one and don't cheap out. Good names include Enermax, Antec, and Zalman! Antec's are pretty good bang for the buck!

That's debatable, but anyway.....
mpegripper
05-31-2004, 09:14 PM
can anyone rank the 3 on noise and temp?

or where is a good place to find this info
Vertigo Acid
05-31-2004, 10:00 PM
Well the zalman is going to be the quietest.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/section4.html
mpegripper
06-01-2004, 12:46 AM
which one is gonna be the coolest?
Vertigo Acid
06-01-2004, 01:02 AM
Who can say? It depends on the load you put on it anyway. But genereally the quieter the hotter
xonik
06-01-2004, 03:51 AM
Seasonic power supplies are among the leading power supplies recommended by the silent PC enthusiasts. That's because they use good components, large heatsinks, and quiet fans. Their claim of 70% efficiency is impressive, and will lead to lower power dissipation and heat. All reports I've read say that it has good voltage regulation, too.
fusionrs
06-01-2004, 07:19 AM
That's debatable, but anyway.....

I really don't think so. I had a cheapo brand 330w in my rig about a year ago. It gave me lots of problems. After installing my antec 430w. Temps on everything went down and my system was alot more stable. Pretty much every PSU I have ever replaced has been a cheapo.
_Korruption_
06-01-2004, 08:55 AM
You're looking right at the Antec TruePower430. Do consider the Enermax Noisetaker series though.
O'Clocker
06-01-2004, 11:14 PM
Enermax Noisetaker,
I have an Antec TruPower 430W PSU... it is not exactly cool and not really that quiet either. I like the fan only header, it runs two of my three Zalmann 92mm case fans, don't plug your CPU fan in though! I was thinking of replacing the 80mm fan in it for a Panaflo M series to quiet it down. The 80mm fan is the loudest thing in my system (Thermalright and Vantec Stealth 80mm on CPU/NMB 80mm fan blowing on oversized heatsink for 9600 Pro)
You could go to www.silentpcreview.com for reports on quite a few power supplies tested under load and with noise readings. Very good site if you want to quiet the computer down.
ST|FFY
06-01-2004, 11:41 PM
try this article out http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1841
xonik
06-02-2004, 02:41 AM
Actually, don't. The author of that article shouldn't be writing about PSUs because he is not qualified whatsoever.

Just because it's done under the AnandTech name doesn't mean that the article was well-written by a credible author.

Read the comments for the article, if you dare.
nas82
08-31-2005, 10:11 PM
I recommend the AMS Mercury 460W, only $54 and it's silent along with good build quality.
Paul_Johnson
08-31-2005, 10:16 PM
I recommend the AMS Mercury 460W, only $54 and it's silent along with good build quality.

Any reason for reviving a more than one year old thread?
nas82
08-31-2005, 10:40 PM
Wasn't me that revived it.

Hrm...looks like i did, somehow. I know i saw it on the front page of the PSU thread.
Paul_Johnson
08-31-2005, 10:41 PM
Wasn't me that revived it.

Uh come again?
http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1028189470&postcount=17

Haha....sneak edited on me.

Well be careful and don't do it again.
nas82
08-31-2005, 10:43 PM
Look at my edit, I don't know how i did revive it, i'm positive i saw it on the front page.
Paul_Johnson
08-31-2005, 10:43 PM
Look at my edit, I don't know how i did revive it, i'm positive i saw it on the front page.

I sneak edited on you too :p
nas82
08-31-2005, 10:46 PM
I sneak edited on you too :p

Blah, now we're even. ;)

I figured out what i did, accidently clicked on the page numbers on the bottom right without realizing it and assumed it was the recent posts.
Paul_Johnson
08-31-2005, 10:47 PM
Blah, now we're even. ;)

I figured out what i did, accidently clicked on the page numbers on the bottom right without realizing it and assumed it was the recent posts.

Ok. Well I am going to lock this one so it drops down and there isnt anything new.