my rig ..need help

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:50 am

i am in the process of buying a Lian Li htpc case for my Asus M2N68 mobo with 2 optical drives and my nvidia 8600 gt or gtx video card.

i have at present a 500x psu, but it is noisy and i am thinking of replacing it for a more quieter one.

looking for recommendations:

i mostly watch blu rays and dvds and sometimes play some games.

Big Pimp Daddy · Post by **Big Pimp Daddy** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:04 am

Check the recommended list, then figure out how much you want to spend. If money is no object then go for a Seasonic X-400 or X-650.

Alternatively you could try a fan-swap on your current PSU, but please don't even contemplate this unless you are pretty technically competent, due to the whole risk of electrocuting-your-face-off thing...

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:11 am

not sure how much watts in need for my rig?

if i run a system that has windows 7 64 bit, 4gb ram , 2 optical drives and a graphic nvidia 8600 gt or gtx card??

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:13 am

also i am looking for the quietest psu i can afford,
some people have mentioned Zalman heatpiped others nexus value 480w and others seasonic.

still not sure what is best

SebRad · Post by **SebRad** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:30 am

Hi lukem, I don't think you need much power for that PC, 350w likely to be enough. (My rig will run fine on S12-II 330)
Budget?

My quick recommendations for known quiet PSUs:

Modular:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/500W-Coo ... odular-PSU

Normal:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/330W-Sea ... -120mm-Fan

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/380w-Sea ... oHS-plus80

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/385w-Ene ... nc-Twister

Lots other possible options and vendors but think any of above would work well for you.

Regards, Seb

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:41 am

whats the difference between modular and normal psu's

quest_for_silence · Post by **quest_for_silence** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:57 am

lukem wrote:whats the difference between modular and normal psu's

Can't you see by yourself the difference in the relevant photos? Detachable cables, an often useful feature in small and/or not perfectly engineered cases.

However, I guess this isn't the proper section to put your questions, but the System Advice one should be, or even the Newcomers Briefing Room.

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:01 am

yeah yeah i see that , just thought there might be something more technical than that

thanks for that

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:30 am

i am looking around the Â£115 mark, this possibly the max limit

any suggestions?

quest_for_silence · Post by **quest_for_silence** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:17 am

lukem wrote:i am looking around the Â£115 mark, this possibly the max limit

any suggestions?

As far as I know you can have almost everything with that sum.

Which kind of people are you? Someone who wants the best he can afford, or someone who'd rather to have the most affordable but still good products?

On scan.co.uk you have two exemplary products: the Corsair CX400 (Â£27) and the Seasonic X-560/X-400FL (Â£115). Which one is right for you?

Obviously there's also a lot of other things just in between.

antux · Post by **antux** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:26 am

Just thought i'd throw in this one:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Nexus_NX-5000

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:06 am

been looking at the nexus value 430w , on the site they say it is really quiet

quest_for_silence · Post by **quest_for_silence** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:15 am

lukem wrote:been looking at the nexus value 430w , on the site they say it is really quiet :)

Yes, it is: but its overall build quality is not equally good/consistent, and its electrical performances are not such stellar ones (even if well above average).
I guess there are also other "good kids" in town.

lukem · Post by **lukem** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:22 am

now thinking about the nexus nx-5000

comments pls