Need to pick a PSU for Antec P183 / 200W system
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:10 pm
Buggar it! Fed up looking anymore for cases so bought an Antec P183. Among other things I like the way the PSU has it's own compartment and is at the bottom. Just need to buy a PSU but not sure which. I'm thinking of getting a Nexus Value 430 but need some reassurances.
1) Standard ATX PSU's with 120mm fans seem to have their vertical fans very close, like 1cm from the bottom or ceiling of the PSU compartment. Possible source of noise or air restriction?
2) If I install a standard size ATX PSU, do I still need the lower front 120mm case fan? I don't want another fan to cool a PSU that has it's own fan!
3) I could get one of those proprietary size Antec PSU's but the power ranges of 600W+ seem over the top to me and are they quiet?
1) Standard ATX PSU's with 120mm fans seem to have their vertical fans very close, like 1cm from the bottom or ceiling of the PSU compartment. Possible source of noise or air restriction?
2) If I install a standard size ATX PSU, do I still need the lower front 120mm case fan? I don't want another fan to cool a PSU that has it's own fan!
3) I could get one of those proprietary size Antec PSU's but the power ranges of 600W+ seem over the top to me and are they quiet?