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Old 08-14-2006, 12:09 AM   #1
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Silent PSU's?

Im looking for a new PSU, and I want a silent one!
I find miy power supplies are always noisy, is there such thing as a silent power supply over 500 watt?
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Old 08-14-2006, 02:36 AM   #2
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Antec makes the Phantom 500 500 Watt ATX12V 2.0 Silent Power supply.

Features
  • ATX12V version 2.01 compliant with 24-and-20-pin adapter connector with detachable 4-pin section for 20-pin for backward compatibility with older motherboards
  • Dual +12V outputs, with dedicated circuits to isolate the CPU power line from peripherals.
  • Hybrid fan design
  • Exceptional power efficiency up to 86% (US version) at full load
  • 4 Serial ATA power connectors
  • PCI-E graphic card power connector
  • Fanless operation for absolutely silent computing. Three user selectable fan kick-in points for quiet computing under higher loads: 40, 47.5, or 55 degrees C.
  • Specially designed internal heatsinks and chassis heatsink for maximum heat dissipation
  • ATX12V v2.0 compliance and ultra-high-efficiency design (up to 85%) allows Phantom to generate up to 70% less heat and consume 25% less power than standard PSU's saving you money on your electric bill
  • Power Factor value greater than 90% (EU only)
  • Gold plated connector for superior conductivity

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Old 08-17-2006, 10:20 PM   #3
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Thanks Will
I love the Antec power supplies, they are expensive but well worth it I hear. Thermaltake is another brand I've used but they were the noisy ones.
I'll check that model out, thanks!
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