SPCR

Been trying to quieting down my already semi-quiet rig and with undervolted Nexus fans suspended HDDs and a undervolted Slipstream@Scythe Ninja 2 I guess it comes down to the PSU after covering the upper fan position in my P182.

The fans I've been considering are S-Flex SFF21F for low starting voltage and max 1600 RPM (should provide adequate cooling but will it be quiet enough and is 4V low enough for a PSU?) and Enermax Magma 1500 RPM for good acoustics in the Eco80 500W review (low starting voltage but is performance good enough to prevent overheating in a older Corsair PSU?).

My idle power-consumption@ wall socket stays at 80W and I never use Prime95 or similar anymore but with heavier load during mixing sessions it tops at 150W at most so there shouldn't be much of a heat issue.

Would really appreciate some input here.

bozar wrote:S-Flex SFF21F for low starting voltage and max 1600 RPM

I've put this fan in my previously somewhat noisy Zalman 600W PSU in my P182. With rubber mounts, I don't hear it.

S-Flex F is perfect for this PSU. I swapped one into my HX620 after the stock fan developed some chugging sounds. Quiet as ever, no worrying about the Sony fluid bearings. 150W load is nothing on this PSU.

Thanks a lot guys! A S-Flex it is then.