Noise levelJust as almost every other PSU this one needs to be cooled as well, the X3 uses two 40mm which are located at the front of the unit, luckily, contrary to what I feared, these fans were quite silent.
Noise level was recorded with SmartSensor SL4001A. The sensor was placed ~65cm away from the case.
The lowest dBA reading in the test room was ~37,8 dBA.With the X3 running the level increased to
41,5 dBA, it?s more likely that your VGA cards will have louder coolers. A subjective listening test reveals that the 40mm are audible but there?s only the sound of air movement, no mechanical noise.
Pricing and conclusion
The X3 booster installed and running ...With a price tag of $70~80 (
Froogle) it?s a very affordable solution for those who already have a decent power supply for the rest of their system. For your money you get a dedicated VGA power supply that will fit almost any case. It has a straight forwarded installation with everything you need to avoid a cable mess?And it even looks good too. The blue LEDs in front adds a nice extra touch.
I would like to thank Heidi from
Fortron Source (Europe) for providing us with this sample.
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