Avoid FSP Hydro 500W PSU

PSUs: The source of DC power for all components in the PC & often a big noise source.

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gogos7
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Avoid FSP Hydro 500W PSU

Post by gogos7 » Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:09 am

1) PSU fan
2) One Scythe Slipstream 800rpm (12v)

FSP Hydro 500W:
http://fsp-europe.com/hydro-500600700w/

The noise is near the same as my previous 3-fan PC (presented here: viewtopic.php?t=53433).

But the most important is that the acoustics are very bad.
The sound is very unpleasant.
PSU fan also makes a slight clicking sound.

Their graphs about noise level are misleading. (Claiming little above 800rpm).
I will use a handheld digital tachometer in the near future (if I keep the PSU) and I will report back with the results.

Definitely not recommended for low noise enthusiasts.

Photos/review: http://quasarzone.co.kr/bbs/board.php?b ... r_id=37022

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Re: Avoid FSP Hydro 500W PSU

Post by quest_for_silence » Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:20 am

Thanks for sharing (BTW, a little above 800rpm is an acoustically noticeable pace, usually).

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