Thinking about a new PSU...

[SidewinderX]

I'm thinking about replace my current PSU (Genric 430W that came with case) with this PSU: http://www.svc.com/tt-w0033.html

Main reason I'm considering a new PSU is a)generic ones are usally crap. b)my generic one only has 4 seperate molex connectors, so my case is daisy-chained all over the place. c) I like to OC, so a better PSU definitly wouldn't hurt.


I'm considering this one because a) it's quiet b)looks cools c) comes with all the other stuff.

I wouldn't use the heatsink that it comes with, but the 80mm fan that comes with it might replace the 80mm fan on my cpu currently, or one of my 80mm case fans. According to this review the 80mm fan is ~17dB on the lowest setting (out of 3) and can move 47.28 CFM at the highest speed.

My case, as-is, couldn't use the 120mm fan, but I was thinking about dremeling an 80mm hole in the top, and expanding it to 120mm might be worth it, 'specilly if I have the fan, which also runs ~17dB on the lowest setting. And 120mm fans can move some serious air.

And the fan controllers are very cool.


thoughts? comments? warnings?

 

[SJetski71]

Out of curiousity, what brand psu do you currently have ?

I wouldn't get that psu if i were you, especially at that price. There are quite a few having problems with the newer/higher wattage thermaltakes.
The older ones seem to fare much better (enlight/sirtec oem btw).

Read the stickied buyers guide for high quality choices.
And for truly in-depth reviews of silent high quality power supplies: http://www.silentpcreview.com/section4.html

 

[SidewinderX]

As seen in this photo, the case came with an Award EP-43058 430W Peak
http://s89737224.onlinehome.us/photo/PC lights/cleaned.JPG

 

[SidewinderX]

well, I think I'm gonna make my decsion tonight... so if anyone has any thoughts... now is the time...