BFG LS550 W power supply - Is it silent?

sokre · Post by **sokre** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:51 am

Tested here...
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?na ... y&reid=100

My first option is Corsair 650w TX, but I could probably get this one cheaply...

Anyone has this BFG?

tehcrazybob · Post by **tehcrazybob** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:19 pm

In general, it's best to stick to the recommended list. Personally, I'd suggest getting a Seasonic S12-II. Despite the popular trend of huge power supplies, it's actually very difficult to build a system which requires more than 300 watts (think of an overclocked quad-core and triple-SLI graphics; most assuredly not a quiet computer).

So, your best bet would be the 330-watt Seasonic for $50. If, for whatever reason, you simply must have an unnecessarily powerful PSU, then you might want to look at the modular 500-watt M12II. At $90, it costs exactly the same as your BFG but is a known quantity.

If you're interested in power requirements, I'd suggest this calculator:
http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php
It's a bit light on choices, so just pick the closest thing you can find. It's by far the best calculator on the internet, and usually comes within 5-10% of actual values measured with my Kill-a-Watt. Many of the more popular calculators out there helpfully estimate roughly 300% of the actual requirements.

sokre · Post by **sokre** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:45 am

Thanks for reply, but I kinda can get BFG for 50 euros, Corsair TX650 costs 90 euro. So I was wondering if anyone has this BFG...

Seasonic is extremely expensive in Croatia. 500w S12-II costs 120 euro!
I know 330W would probably do, but there aren't any 330W PSUs today - and I just want to have a little extra, but not pay too much.

So if anyone has it it would be nice to here how good is it.
Other options are
Corsair VX450 65 euro ,
TX650 or maybe
Enermax PRO82+ ATX 2.3 425W at 75 euro

So the thing is I know I wont be wrong with either of these, but that is not the point.

I just want to know will BFG be any good at silent (because I can get very good rebate), or to skip this one. I wuold like an user opinion/review...

Sohjen · Post by **Sohjen** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:45 pm

Bumping up an old thread since I'm wondering the same thing. Looking for something to replace my Antec EA380 (loudest part in system it seems and well....it doesn't match the interior of my Mini p180

.) Buy.com has it for around $46 after rebate, which is a pretty nice price. Just wondering just how quiet it is compared to say...a Corsair 450VX. Wattage isn't a big factor in my interest in this unit, 380 is enough, just looking for something that doesn't "whoosh" so loudly. That and the price compared to the corsair units is a big plus to me. Just looking for some opinions.

lb_felipe · Post by **lb_felipe** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:12 am

I don't know, but it was much praised by AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsu ... spx?i=3516

Aris · Post by **Aris** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:39 pm

lb_felipe wrote:I don't know, but it was much praised by AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsu ... spx?i=3516

Praised for performance, but was one of the loudest units in the roundup.

lb_felipe · Post by **lb_felipe** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:38 am

Aris wrote:
lb_felipe wrote:I don't know, but it was much praised by AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsu ... spx?i=3516
Praised for performance, but was one of the loudest units in the roundup.

Not much, but I admit that it was not the best in terms of acoustics. Here, the AC Fusion was better.

Is the AC Fusion is really quiet?

Sorry for my english.

Aris · Post by **Aris** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:48 am

lb_felipe wrote:
Aris wrote:
lb_felipe wrote:I don't know, but it was much praised by AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsu ... spx?i=3516
Praised for performance, but was one of the loudest units in the roundup.
Not much, but I admit that it was not the best in terms of acoustics. Here, the AC Fusion was better.

Is the AC Fusion is really quiet?

Sorry for my english.

The Fusion was tested at 240v ONLY, while everything else was tested at 120v. Thats the reason it looks so good. IMO they shouldnt have even allowed it in the roundup since its really not a fair comparison.

lb_felipe · Post by **lb_felipe** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:53 pm

What's "IMO"?

Mech0z · Post by **Mech0z** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:52 am

lb_felipe wrote:What's "IMO"?

In My Oppinion

lb_felipe · Post by **lb_felipe** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:56 am

Mech0z wrote:
lb_felipe wrote:What's "IMO"?
In My Oppinion

I had no idea. Thanks for the explanation.