Corsair HX520 most silent PSU to buy?
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Corsair HX520 most silent PSU to buy?
I have today a Hiper Type-R 580W. Its realy the part of my computer that make most noise. In a test I read it was running at 30 DBA, and it has high frequent noise that realy iritate me. My CPU is AMD 4800+, and Geforce 7900GTX graphic card, and one hardisk.
After reading the recommened power supplies page here the Corsair HX520 was rated 8+ with noise.
Is the the mose quiet PSU I can buy for my computer?
After reading the recommened power supplies page here the Corsair HX520 was rated 8+ with noise.
Is the the mose quiet PSU I can buy for my computer?
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Thank you.jaganath wrote:I'm surprised no-one mentioned the buzzing issue: link. it's unlikely you will be affected by this, but you should be warned.
Maybe I should go for the Seasonic S12 430W instead? 430W should be enought anyway..
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Re: Corsair HX520 most silent PSU to buy?
I finally switched myself to the HX520 since the NeoHE I purchased was far too loud (and the Corsair was on sale!!) I'd definitely recommend that for modular, and anything in the S12 series for non-modular.Milzit wrote:I have today a Hiper Type-R 580W. Its realy the part of my computer that make most noise. In a test I read it was running at 30 DBA, and it has high frequent noise that realy iritate me. My CPU is AMD 4800+, and Geforce 7900GTX graphic card, and one hardisk.
After reading the recommened power supplies page here the Corsair HX520 was rated 8+ with noise.
Is the the mose quiet PSU I can buy for my computer?
I also ready the test of the new Corsair VX450W, but in a test the amient noise level was 28 dba, but the Seasonic S12 has 17 dba, so I guess the Seasonic would be most silent for me. I guess a can live with a non- modular PSU, even if I have that today on the Hyper PSU. The Corsair HX520 is 2 dba more noisy than the S12, but it not make any difference. But after reading all the post about the whining, I think I will go the for the S12. And the price is cheaper also.
Modular - non-modular???? Eh, please help me? I have no idea what you guys are talking about
I am interested in the HX530 to run my system when I change cases... but not sure what all this modular stuff is about. Quick google search found nothing and searching the forums it is just discussed as a understood technology, never explained.
Anyone care to share?
I am interested in the HX530 to run my system when I change cases... but not sure what all this modular stuff is about. Quick google search found nothing and searching the forums it is just discussed as a understood technology, never explained.
Anyone care to share?
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Modular cabling is that there are detachable plugs for all the cables [Molex Plugs, Sata Connectors, PCI-E, etc] so that you only have the cables plugged in that you need.
For example, my corsair power supply has 5 or 6 modular plugs for Molex/Sata connectors, as well as 2 PCI-X connectors.
I'm using 2 sata connector plugs, and 1 Molex connector plug, and 1 PCI-X connector, while the other wires remain detached to keep it neat.
You can search for power supplies with modular cabling on newegg here
For example, my corsair power supply has 5 or 6 modular plugs for Molex/Sata connectors, as well as 2 PCI-X connectors.
I'm using 2 sata connector plugs, and 1 Molex connector plug, and 1 PCI-X connector, while the other wires remain detached to keep it neat.
You can search for power supplies with modular cabling on newegg here
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Silence would imply you can't hear it at all, if that's what you're looking for go with a passive power supply. Otherwise, the HX520 is a great unit considering the manufacturer(seasonic) and the cabling. The only issue I have with it is that it's much more power than I'd ever need, so I wouldn't be loading it to the point where it's efficiency is high.
I have already two case fans (Sorry, I don't know the dimension) that I started this summer when it was so hot here, becuase the computer started to freeze.. Also I my Raptor-X harddisk in mounted in a rubber fitted 5 1/4" bay with a fan. The AMD 6400+ is cooled by a Zalman fan.ryboto wrote:Silence would imply you can't hear it at all, if that's what you're looking for go with a passive power supply. Otherwise, the HX520 is a great unit considering the manufacturer(seasonic) and the cabling. The only issue I have with it is that it's much more power than I'd ever need, so I wouldn't be loading it to the point where it's efficiency is high.
Should it be enougt air flow to use a passive PSU?