Which Seasonic?

zordex · Post by **zordex** » Tue May 17, 2005 11:18 am

Hi,

Not sure what the differences are between these Seasonics, which one is quietest? This will fuel a P4 1.6 with two hard drives.

Thanks!
(prices are in CND dollars)

SEASONIC SUPER TORNADO 350W ACTIVE PFC SILENT P. S. ($90.63)

SEASONIC S12 380W ATX V2.0 POWER SUPPLY, 12cm FAN, SILENT, SATA READY, 20/24-PIN, 3xFAN-PIN ($89.99)

SEASONIC S12 430W ATX V2.0 POWER SUPPLY, 12cm FAN, SILENT, SATA READY, 20/24-PIN, 3xFAN-PIN ($109.99)

SEASONIC SUPER SILENCER 300W ACTIVE PFC SILENT P. S. ($77.96)

SEASONIC SUPER SILENCER 400W ACTIVE PFC SILENT P. S. ($117.52)

SEASONIC 400W ATX12V PSU Quiet PSU APFC ($119.56)

GrahamGarside · Post by **GrahamGarside** » Tue May 17, 2005 11:23 am

I'd say go with a 350W model, the 300W would probably suffice but better safe than sorry.
For that system you wouldn't need the ATX2 S12 unless you want a psu that could handle a possible full system overhaul.

As for Tornado vs. Silencer it all dpends on your case setup, it's hard to say which would work best, the super silencers smaller fan would be quieter at a given speed, but also not cool as effectively, but then the super tornado is bringing in heat from the cpu and needs smaller voltage regulator cooling to fit the 120mm fan in.
You'll just have to make an educated guess based on which you think will work best in your system

StarfishChris · Post by **StarfishChris** » Tue May 17, 2005 11:45 am

The S12 is better than Tornado, and go for 350/380W in case you upgrade from that in the future. As to whether it'll work better in your case than the older Silencer, that is debatable, but I think S12 is the best choice for you.