New PSU for dual Xeon server
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New PSU for dual Xeon server
Hi, I’m planning on buying a quiet PSU for my Dual 2.66GHz Xeon server but I am confused about which would be best.
I am thinking that I will want 400+ watts because of the dual CPU's, the 6 IDE Hard Drive's, the 2 DVD/CD drives, and add-in cards. I realize that most average systems use ~150w, (mine uses 125 at most) but this one isn't average. The Dual CPU and Raid-5 array has me wondering what the requirements would be.
So far I'm looking at the SilenX 400w, the Seasonic Super Silencer 400w, and the Seasonic Super Tornado 400w.
What do you guys think?
I am thinking that I will want 400+ watts because of the dual CPU's, the 6 IDE Hard Drive's, the 2 DVD/CD drives, and add-in cards. I realize that most average systems use ~150w, (mine uses 125 at most) but this one isn't average. The Dual CPU and Raid-5 array has me wondering what the requirements would be.
So far I'm looking at the SilenX 400w, the Seasonic Super Silencer 400w, and the Seasonic Super Tornado 400w.
What do you guys think?
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With a system like that running all the time with a load, 350-400 W may not be enough.
You might consider a 500-600 W PSU and quiet it down with temp controller fans.
I run 2 systems of dual P3's with 4+ hd ea, 2 DVD drives, other stuff. Even without the power hungry video cards, 350 W is barely enough.
With a full load and video cards, most 350's get very very hot. Some have shut down.
Your system will draw as much if not more power.
You might consider a 500-600 W PSU and quiet it down with temp controller fans.
I run 2 systems of dual P3's with 4+ hd ea, 2 DVD drives, other stuff. Even without the power hungry video cards, 350 W is barely enough.
With a full load and video cards, most 350's get very very hot. Some have shut down.
Your system will draw as much if not more power.
Have you metered it in some way to check the draw?
Right now it looks like SilenX is in the lead. Its Xeon compat. and I've sort of got a credit with them. The only thing I'm worried about is the air flow. I am going to have 2 L1A panaflo's right above it for exhaust, and I'm worried that may create a "negative pressure" in the case.
Right now it looks like SilenX is in the lead. Its Xeon compat. and I've sort of got a credit with them. The only thing I'm worried about is the air flow. I am going to have 2 L1A panaflo's right above it for exhaust, and I'm worried that may create a "negative pressure" in the case.