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PSU for a 1U DIY server

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Philj

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Hi All

I'm building a 1U server for an Untangle firewall. Should I go with a 500w platinum PSU or a 300/350w gold? Does it make any difference?

Cheers

Phil
 
Paul_Johnson said:
Models and prices of said options?
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Thanks for the reply Paul. I haven't picked any yet. I was just wondering if it would make much difference. Is the extra expense of a 500w platinum PSU worth it over a 300-350w gold? Will a platinum PSU offer power savings over a gold?

Thanks!
 
Philj said:
Thanks for the reply Paul. I haven't picked any yet. I was just wondering if it would make much difference. Is the extra expense of a 500w platinum PSU worth it over a 300-350w gold? Will a platinum PSU offer power savings over a gold?

Thanks!
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This is a number of years old now.....but the conclusions are largely the same https://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/10/04/80_plus_irrelevant_to_you_when_buying_psu/

The short answer is...if it will run on the 300-350W unit (it is a firewall so it should easily) then you might as well go with that. The long answer is in the above link
 
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