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by cjepple
Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:00 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Phantom 500, zen 400, or seasonic s12+ - advice for newbie?
Replies: 11
Views: 7620

Just an update here. I thought I'd at least give the Zen400 a try. If it works, great. Otherwise, I'll get one of the recommended PSUs. I installed it last night with a Nexus fan in the lower chamber, running about 600rpm. I placed some foam in key spots so the air from the fan could only blow thoug...
by cjepple
Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:06 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Phantom 500, zen 400, or seasonic s12+ - advice for newbie?
Replies: 11
Views: 7620

I haven't tried flipping the PSU upside down, though I I've seen it done in an article. I'll give it a try since it's easy enough. If that doesn't get the job done, I'll probably go with both your recommendation of the Corsair 520. I agree about the Phantom - way too many reliability/QC complaints t...
by cjepple
Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Phantom 500, zen 400, or seasonic s12+ - advice for newbie?
Replies: 11
Views: 7620

Phantom 500, zen 400, or seasonic s12+ - advice for newbie?

Hi Folks - what a great site, tons of info - wish I found it before my latest build! My current PSU is louder than I had hoped, so am looking for a replacement. My system is a p180 case, Asus P5k Dlx, e6600, evga 8800gtx, and single 7200rpm HD. Two Noctua NF-S12 exhaust fans, and an 80mm below the G...