Re: Recommend a realy quiet PSU

On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:59:41 +0100, "Iain Dingsdale"
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>>>>>I want to get rid of my current PSU which is very loud.
>>>>> I would like toi get one that will work with my current ATX format
>>>>> Case buut will be able to upgrade to a BTW in a year or two.
>>>>> The poers supply Unit should boost around 450W. nI know that there are
>>>>> a few fanless PSU out there but the reactions on them are mixed. I've
>>>>> heard some good reviews about the Hiper Type R PSU so would like to
>>>>> hear what you think.
>>>>>
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>>>> Seasonic S12 is the current top recommendation at
>>>> http://www.silentpcreview.com/.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Derek
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>>> Recommend the Hiper PSUs. The basic Hiper 425W PSU is extremely quiet
>>> and very well priced.
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
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>> At half the price of the Seasonic I wouldn't rate it, and that 20dB claim
>> is a joke.
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>No its not, have you actually tried one?
>I have a hiper type R, it is completely and utterly inaudible. I dont just
>mean quiet, its inaudible - i cant possibly tell if the fan is running. Rock
>solid voltages too, very very highly reccomended. Every other review says
>the same thing about them so i dont know where you get your claims from
>
I use a Nexus real silent 400W PSU, and it is really quiet. Have it
in a Thermatake Armor case, and even with the 3 extra fans in the
case, the whole setup is very quiet too. :-)
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John Perry

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