The comment about going up to 700W with a fan is interesting. Makes me wonder why they don't release a version with a fan that only kicks in above 400W. With one of the 5000 series Radeons and a modern 6 core CPU you could have a system that runs fanless in normal use but can ramp up to heavy proce...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151097 does look interesting. I wonder how it compares to the X-650 in effeciency in the 65W to 200W range. According to Mike & colleagues, it won't be any better in that regard. See the 5 posts from this point.... http://www.silentpcreview.c...

Righto thanks! ...it

Lawrence/Mike minute or two to spare?
Ever so grateful if you can.

All the best.

The Seasonic has a number of pluses -- casing is sturdier, with thicker metal; all of its cables are detachable; slightly higher efficiency; the patented separation of the lower voltage lines to the back panel PCB. Technologically, it's a more advanced product, even though in actual use, the differ...

The Seasonic has a number of pluses -- casing is sturdier, with thicker metal; all of its cables are detachable; slightly higher efficiency; the patented separation of the lower voltage lines to the back panel PCB. Technologically, it's a more advanced product, even though in actual use, the differ...

So you're just saying in that sector against similar wattage units they'll be breakthrough...
But against the x-650, aside from perhaps a little more silence at higher loads, there's no improvement?

Sorry just checking

Oh yeah no doubt there's innovation in the new lower wattage fan-less Seasonics. But others have commented at badcaps & johnnyguru that it's just a 10w increment for the higher wattage models. http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?p=63529#post63529 Do you not agree with this assertion? I ho...

Everything I've heard about the new x-series is it's just a "markettecture" upgrade.
(i.e. marketing exercise)

Excellent, some of those points I anticipated, some I didn't know at all.
So thanks for sparing a few minutes to extrapolate the primary differences.
Tis greatly appreciated... now... time to 'flash the plastic' for an X-650!

Thanks again & all the best.

Still looking like the ultimate PSU for someone who wants the best (I don't care about its quietness), but doesn't want crazy high wattage.
I can't wait to get mine!

@MikeC, thank-you for the excellent review!

Aside from "quietness" ...
Did you find this PSU to be better in any way than the X-650?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated, thanks!

Oh yeah you won't get disagreement from me there...
But in this instance I prefer form/aesthetics over raw function/utility.
I'll be updating my short-list again soon...

Let's face it, you're not going to get all you want for the price you want unless you do something yourself. So with this one, if you want to mod it, then this is probably the simplest design to start from... I partially agree with your logic, which is why this model ended-up on my short-list. But ...

Updated OP which stipulates requirements, & also short-list post.
Please add your thoughts.....
Also lemme know if you think I've missed a make/model.

Thank-you.

Actually it's still there, but i suspect it'll be one of the ones to go eventually.
Mainly coz of it's build quality/aesthetics compared to some of the pricier models in my finalist list.

This is my short-list so far; except where mentioned price to the left is *roughly* the best price in Oz, in AUD. It's not exactly a short-list, & there may be ones for which I haven't adhered to my own criteria, so let me know if you notice! And I won't be surprised if I've missed a few "gems" from...

It's not on their website and it's not in their discontinued line either: http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?Type=Mg== However, judging by this review it does come very close to meeting all requirements. http://www.silentpcreview.com/Antec_Fusion_Remote_Max Although I'd prefer that it had a...

Okay, so this is now all the OEM's I have looked at: Ahanix Alutek Antec ....... (nothing really except some decent rackmounts, fusion remote max discontinued it seems) AOpen ..... (none for ATX mobo's, and all aesthetically sterile anyway) Apevia ..... (the X-Master 500 range -avail. in 4 colours- ...

I wouldn't call myself a guru on the subject...
Just looking for the ideal enclosure based on my requirements.

yup, so that's it so far...
was away for a long weekend, coming back to this soon.

Thanks dude that 2nd link is sweet, although I'd use a better looking amp/receiver. Looks like he didn't bother with 4 or so PCI/e cards, which I'll have to contend with. I'll keep searching otherwise regular case might have to be the go... Have you seen any threads outlining someone successfully do...

Fayd wrote:

frenchie wrote:100mm !!!!!!
1 meter... This is HUGE !!!

Fractal design maybe ?

umm... check your understanding of the metric system.

yeah let's not get into an argument please, people make mistakes.

yeah so that's where I'm at, night.

I had actually considered looking around at various 2nd-hand shops like Cash Converters etc. To see if I can find a solid, high quality, amp or receiver that's no longer working properly, but has the right dimensions. But modifying something like that to suit my needs would surely be a bucket load o...

I haven't yet checked: antec, fortunetec and alutek. Plus I think I'll need to go over the sites I've already checked once more. This is what I got so far..... http://www.chieftec.com/hifi1.html http://www.chieftec.com/hm-01.html http://www.lian-li.com.tw/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=263&cl_...

I ruled-out both out as I wasn't a fan of their overall aesthetics. Plus I hate 2x 5.1/4" bays, tis entirely wasted space for me.* Even 2x external 3.5" is an irritation, but I can put up with it. Going to post what I've short-listed so far very soon... It's not exactly a short list, and there may b...

It is not uncommon to have 19" racks/cabinets with depths in excess of 30". So there's plenty of room should one want a case of that depth.... Whether or not there is a Hi-Fi styled case with dimensions more along the lines of a typical RU enclosure is another matter. As for why one would want a cas...

Using my figures that were supposedly way off now are we?
viewtopic.php?t=58566
Jus kiddin
Why not just keep the convo in my thread?
I sounds as though you're looking for much the same thing.

Thanks Jay, that's almost perfect for a server build I have in mind. But not quite the style factor of I was wanting for something that will eventually go into an AV rack in my lounge room. I'm def. keeping Norco in mind for a future native VMM/NAS build. Thanks again, but I'm looking for something ...