Even more confusion as to what to buy!
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Even more confusion as to what to buy!
Hi guys,
Well, I'm still tossing up as to what PSU to buy.
At the moment I can't chose between
A: Enermax Noisetaker 470W ($148AU)
B: Zalman Noiseless 400W ($137AU + Shipping)
C: (this is the new thing) TAGAN 480W ATX Power Supply ($135AU)
Now I've read the "Don't buy Tagan" thread, which is putting me off it, but the computer store selling the PSU's says that the Tagan is less noisey than the Enermax.
The other option is a sonata, but the one I've got at the moment is a bit too noisey for me!
Please, someone help! I have no idea what to buy!
Paul
P.S. Just to remove any doubts, Seasonic and Nexus PSU's are not available in Australia, so I can't really get them.
Well, I'm still tossing up as to what PSU to buy.
At the moment I can't chose between
A: Enermax Noisetaker 470W ($148AU)
B: Zalman Noiseless 400W ($137AU + Shipping)
C: (this is the new thing) TAGAN 480W ATX Power Supply ($135AU)
Now I've read the "Don't buy Tagan" thread, which is putting me off it, but the computer store selling the PSU's says that the Tagan is less noisey than the Enermax.
The other option is a sonata, but the one I've got at the moment is a bit too noisey for me!
Please, someone help! I have no idea what to buy!
Paul
P.S. Just to remove any doubts, Seasonic and Nexus PSU's are not available in Australia, so I can't really get them.
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According to Power Supply Fundamentals & Recommended Units the Enermax makes less noise and has a higher efficiency than the Zalman. The Enermax is the only PSU of the three you list that has a bottom air intake.
If you have a free 5.25" bay, then you can build a PSU duct. The benefit of this is, that the PSU gets cool air in stead of warm case air. So it's fan(s) won't spin up as fast.
If you first make the decission between duct / no duct then the decission which PSU to choose is reduced to two options. A or C if you don't want a duct; B or C if you do want a duct.
(Sorry I can't say anything about the Tagan's noise.)
If you have a free 5.25" bay, then you can build a PSU duct. The benefit of this is, that the PSU gets cool air in stead of warm case air. So it's fan(s) won't spin up as fast.
If you first make the decission between duct / no duct then the decission which PSU to choose is reduced to two options. A or C if you don't want a duct; B or C if you do want a duct.
(Sorry I can't say anything about the Tagan's noise.)
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Re: Even more confusion as to what to buy!
I always wonder why people do this.
Part of the question:
Part of the question:
Then the wrong advice:Paul G wrote:P.S. Just to remove any doubts, Seasonic and Nexus PSU's are not available in Australia, so I can't really get them.
daba wrote:Why don't you try the Seasonic Super Silencer 460W Rev A3? I have one in my rig right now and I'm very pleased with it!
Thanks Tibors for clearing that up
I would ship a seasonic over, but I'm a bit worried about warranty problems. It does work out a bit more expensive, but I'm happy to pay a bit more if it's much better, but if I will have to ship the item back to the US in case of problems, I'm not too keen.
The unit isn't going to be used for anything too power-hungry, it's just that I figure for longevities sake, I may as well kick in the extra $30.
I guess I'd love to hear from someone who has experience with the Enermax and the Tagan...
Plus, I don't feel like being subject to the same problems mentioned in http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... ight=tagan
Thanks for the responses guys, please keep them coming!
Paul
I would ship a seasonic over, but I'm a bit worried about warranty problems. It does work out a bit more expensive, but I'm happy to pay a bit more if it's much better, but if I will have to ship the item back to the US in case of problems, I'm not too keen.
The unit isn't going to be used for anything too power-hungry, it's just that I figure for longevities sake, I may as well kick in the extra $30.
I guess I'd love to hear from someone who has experience with the Enermax and the Tagan...
Plus, I don't feel like being subject to the same problems mentioned in http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... ight=tagan
Thanks for the responses guys, please keep them coming!
Paul