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| 538668 | 2007-04-06 22:54:00 | Hi all I need to buy a new PSU cos the generic one that came with my case sounds like a tractor and I have been having random shut downs. Reliability and quiet are two important considerations. I have narrowed my choices to two from my supplier (but any recommendations at all will be gratefully accepted). They are: www.thermaltake.com and www.silverstonetek.com Guess I have two main questions: 1) They both have 4 x 12v rails and the Thermaltake is rated at 18A across all four so I guess this is better? 2) The Thermaltake has a 14cm fan as opposed to the Silverstones 12cm fan so I guess this would make it quieter? As you can see I am leaning toward the Thermaltake unless anyone can provide me with some info I don't know? Cheers. |
Tukapa (62) | ||
| 538669 | 2007-04-06 22:57:00 | Silverstone has modular cabling FTW! Wish I could afford that, but have the ThermalTake 460W. |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 538670 | 2007-04-06 23:12:00 | So you think the modular cabling is a better investment than the higher rated 12v rails and the bigger fan? I know you have to take the ratings on the 12v rail with a bit of a pinch of salt. Cheers. |
Tukapa (62) | ||
| 538671 | 2007-04-06 23:56:00 | Chances are the Thermaltake couldn't sustain that much current over all 4 rails anyway. As a rule Thermaltake PSU's are arse, but the Toughpower range have a fairly good reputation. I just brought a Enermex Liberty 500w for my new rig and it kicks ass!! Modular cabling FTW! Out of the 2 PSU's your considering I also second the Silverstone they have a great reputation. | Pete O'Neil (6584) | ||
| 538672 | 2007-04-07 00:52:00 | 1) They both have 4 x 12v rails and the Thermaltake is rated at 18A across all four so I guess this is better? 2) The Thermaltake has a 14cm fan as opposed to the Silverstones 12cm fan so I guess this would make it quieter? . Yes. Not necessarily. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 538673 | 2007-04-07 05:01:00 | Im still impressed by my Enermax :D The silverstones (from what I've been reading) look to be a good buy. Don't know anyone with them however AS for TT, I think they live more on their name than actual reliability |
Myth (110) | ||
| 538674 | 2007-04-08 23:42:00 | Thanks for all the comments. I decided to save myself $60 and went with this: www.silverstonetek.com Cheers. |
Tukapa (62) | ||
| 538675 | 2007-04-09 01:22:00 | Let us know how it goes :thumbs: | Myth (110) | ||
| 538676 | 2007-04-12 09:21:00 | Well new Silverstone PSU all up and running and no puffs of smoke!! It is considerably quieter, but by no means silent. It still whirrs away. However, it was a crapload heavier than the old generic one that came out of the box. Couldn't get over the weight difference!!! Hopefully I won't be getting any of those random shutdowns now. |
Tukapa (62) | ||
| 538677 | 2007-04-12 09:36:00 | However, it was a crapload heavier than the old generic one that came out of the box. Couldn't get over the weight difference!!! Thats normally a good sign. |
pctek (84) | ||
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