Antec True Power 550 -> Seasonic 430

Derek Baker · Post by **Derek Baker** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:40 pm

Considering this change. Will I notice a significant drop in noise? At the moment the Antec is the dominate noise source when idling.

Thanks

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:00 pm

Hi Derek,

From the other similar models that I have used, I would say that yes, the Seasonic will be significantly quieter.

brigitte · Post by **brigitte** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:10 pm

I used to own a Truepower 430 and in my experience it's not what I would call a silent PSU. My Seasonic 430 (proud owner since yesterday) is definitely very quiet.

jamesm · Post by **jamesm** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:54 pm

is a seasonic quieter than a silenx?

Coolin · Post by **Coolin** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:27 pm

sthayashi · Post by **sthayashi** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:09 am

This response is for Derek Baker and refers to an older Antec TP 550 (the one I have is a few years old), but yes I'm certain that it is quieter.

Derek Baker · Post by **Derek Baker** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:25 am

Thanks for the replies.

I'm actually inclined toward a fanless PSU, but only the Phantom would have the ratings I want. With the reports of failures and the price - about twice that of the Seasonic here - I'm leaning toward the SS.

Also the Phantom would be under a lot of thermal stress when I game - I though it might better to have two 120s, one in the PSU, one on the back, rather than just the rear one working harder.