Atect Truepower 380 (packages w/ sonata case) or the fortron FSP300-60PN (120mm fan) Note the PN version not the non-pf version that people say is noisier.
I have two systems: one for general useage, and the other is a HTPC. The HTPC needs to be quiet....so I was just wondering which of these two should go in there?
it will be an antec sonata case w/ the factory 120mm case fan and a sk-7 w/ panaflo on the HS. So from what I hear, the Truepower would be the loudest thing in that setup.
between these 2, which PS is quieter...
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Re: between these 2, which PS is quieter...
Do you mean "not the PF version that people say is noisier"?Dr. Smith wrote:Atect Truepower 380 (packages w/ sonata case) or the fortron FSP300-60PN (120mm fan) Note the PN version not the non-pf version that people say is noisier.
Anyway, if you don't need the extra power of the Antec (for HTPC you probably don't) the Fortron is quieter. Otherwise, consider replacing the 80mm in the Antec with a Panaflo.
There's been some reports of the Fortron shipping with ball bearing instead of sleeve bearing fans. Check the Fortron 120mm thread for more details. Just look for the thread with 200+ posts.
You'd lose the fan throttling capability of the Antec if you swap PSU, so you'd either have to invest in a fan controller or wire your fan to run at 5V. The stock 120mm fan is not particularly quiet.