Quiet Power Supply for under $50?

ajd344 · Post by **ajd344** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:17 am

I'm looking at power supplies right now. I currently have an Antec Smartpower 350, but it produces a high-pitched annoying hum, and its bugging the crap out of me. Do all antecs make that hum? I'm looking for a power supply that is very quiet for under $50. Any ideas?

Here are some I've seen, but dont know about how loud they are:

Antec earthwatts 380w $35 (local pickup)

FSB AX400-PN 400w $48 shipped

Tt TR2 430w $30 after mir shipped

So those are a few that caught my eye. If you can suggest one of those, or another one under $50, please let me know. I want a very quiet computer.

-sorry i cant post links, it wouldnt let me

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:37 am

Earthwatts is on the recommended list. Personally I have had good experiences with cheap Fortrons. How about this one for example: http://www.fsp-group.com.tw/english/1_p ... &proid=195

jaganath · Post by **jaganath** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:46 am

grab the earthwatts like your life depended on it!!!! only one that meets your requirements within budget.

DrCR · Post by **DrCR** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:42 pm

I'm a Forton fan in that price range as well and just grab a yateloon if the stock fan is a problem.

ajd344 · Post by **ajd344** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:48 pm

Okay, thanks a lot for the info! I like the earthwatts the best, so I think I'll go with that one. I'll buy from compusa so if its loud, hopefully I can take it back (even it means a restocking fee).

iczman · Post by **iczman** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:20 pm

I'm in the same shoes, except I only have two choices below:

Fortron AX400-PN 400W ($48 Shipped)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817104953

Antec NeoHE 500W ($50 AR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817103940

Which one should I get? Or there are better deals with other models?

ZMAJ · Post by **ZMAJ** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:35 am

neo-he should be very quiet + 50$ is very good price...

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:56 am

Hello,

Fortron Source "Green" 300watt for ~$43 shipped:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817104031

Wedge · Post by **Wedge** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:05 pm

I have a question about eh NeoHE. Does the speed of the fan ramp up under load?

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:06 am

SPCR has reviewed NeoHE and there's even a nice comparison table there for noise/load... read it.

ronrem · Post by **ronrem** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:11 am

NeilBlanchard wrote:Hello,

Fortron Source "Green" 300watt for ~$43 shipped:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817104031

How's the options for a fan swap? I see a Yate mentioned....wonder about a low RPM Scythe fan on this unit. It might be something that could be great,but to really make that work best I'd use it in an unconventional layout where the PSU gets cooler room air and is not sucking pre-heated air.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:03 am

Hello,

The Fortron Source Green 300watt is very quiet as is. It uses the same Adda fan that is used in most of the PSU that are on the SPCR recommended list.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:24 pm

Hello,

I'm bumping this thread with a few pictures:

This is a $43 (shipped) PSU, with a very quiet 120mm Adda fan, >80% efficiency, very low parts count, short wires (they reach in a Solo), and there is lots of space around the heatsinks and other parts for good cooling.

The rear grill is wide open (unlike the small SeaSonic unit), and it also has active PFC. It is a bargain (at $43 shipped) and a very capable, quiet, and efficient power supply.

[Edit: Look for the occasional sale on these -- I recently bought three of them for ~$33 each, shipped.]

JaYp146 · Post by **JaYp146** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:52 am

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817371005

Antec Earthwatts 380w : $19.99 after MIR, free shipping.

djkest · Post by **djkest** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:46 am

The Green in a great choice. Earthwatts is nice, but I think most SPCR users will find the stock fan in need of swappage.