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Between the Nexus NX-3000 and the Seasonic SS-300 PSUs, is one significantly better? The Nexus is rated slightly quieter on the Recommended PSU list, but it's also about $30 more expensive....
simple version of the answer:
nexus is better.
if you have $30 more extra bucks, buy nexus.
some people do like seasonic since you can mod the fan to a quieter one and for other reasons i haven't come across i'm sure.
but if you want silence (that's why you're here i'm assuming), get nexus. there's just less probability you'll be hitting yourself after buying nexus than seasonic.
good luck to you.
nexus is better.
if you have $30 more extra bucks, buy nexus.
some people do like seasonic since you can mod the fan to a quieter one and for other reasons i haven't come across i'm sure.
but if you want silence (that's why you're here i'm assuming), get nexus. there's just less probability you'll be hitting yourself after buying nexus than seasonic.
good luck to you.
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It takes a Panaflo fan swap to bring the SS to the same low noise level as the Nexus. This is much less than $30. But the Nexus fan has the capacity to ramp up to ~38 cfm at full power (should you ever push it that hard), which means it should always run cooler, while the Panaflo can do only 24 cfm max. My Panaflo modded Seasonics do run hotter than the stock Nexus and there is little appreciable noise difference between the two.
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I have an idea, but it might not work. How about using an M1A or H1A instead of an L1A on the Seasonic. That way you could get the higher airflow, but still have the quiet technology that the panaflo offers.
This might not work if: 1) the M1a or H1a has poor bearings compared to the L1a (not likely right?), or 2) the themal control circuitry in the Seasonic is not as advanced as the Nexus (this seems to be true)
Anyone willing to give this a shot?
This might not work if: 1) the M1a or H1a has poor bearings compared to the L1a (not likely right?), or 2) the themal control circuitry in the Seasonic is not as advanced as the Nexus (this seems to be true)
Anyone willing to give this a shot?
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Or who has the guts to buy one and try it out?So who has an M1A??
H1a are $4 US from http://www.hobbytron.net/pcmods7.html
M1a's are $5.50 US from http://www.so-trickcomputers.com/Mercha ... ry_Code=FF
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For swapping the fan in the Seasonic with an L1A. What is the wiring requirement for that. Can you still use the thermistor? I can't quite tell from the pics if the thermistor is part of the fan or part of the PSU.
I guess what I am saying, is there a fan connector inside the Seasonic PSU or what?
I am considering getting the Seasonic, cutting the grill out and replacing it with a wire one, and replacing with an L1A
I guess what I am saying, is there a fan connector inside the Seasonic PSU or what?
I am considering getting the Seasonic, cutting the grill out and replacing it with a wire one, and replacing with an L1A
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Yes, and the typical 2-pin Panaflo fits fine with a little jiggling or cutting. See recommended fans page for connector details on Panaflo fan.is there a fan connector inside the Seasonic PSU
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Well, I have an M1A - 1BX (though haven't been able to get the RPM monitoring to work correctly, it bounces from the correct speed to zero )powergyoza wrote:Or who has the guts to buy one and try it out?So who has an M1A??
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At 12v the M1a is definitely audible, but at less than about 8-9v it becomes fairly silent. I'll be putting it in a True380 as soon as the 92mm L1A comes in. I'll be mounting it with the EAR fan mounts. As soon as I have it up and running, I'll give a report, should be monday or so.
Aaron
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