New PSU for Media PC

27th December 2008, 10:28

I have a busted PSU in my media center that needs replacement.
It's an AMD sempron AM2, 1 IDE hard drive, 1 IDE CD rom, onboard video, and I'm planning to add a TV card. I was using a 350W Aopen PSU, no nothing powerfull is needed. No need for PCI-e connectors, SATA is nice but not for the moment.

I was looking around, and found the following options at the same price:
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 370W
OCZ StealthXstream 400W
Corsair CMPSU-400CX
Zalman ZM360B-APS

Wich would I choose, sound being the largest issue, quality next.
Or are there any other I might concider, that are available in or around Antwerp

leeghoofd · 27th December 2008, 20:42

Maybe this coolermaster modular PSU mate, to avoid cable clutter in ya small case

http://www.bytesatwork.be/shop/produ...cat=521&page=1

28th December 2008, 11:14

It's a standard microtower, so I don't need modular, more than enough space to put extra cables. I might as well save me the extra €20

leeghoofd · 28th December 2008, 12:32

any cheap budget PSU will do then for ya.. I just prefer a brand with a good reputation (Corsair, enermax,...) and preferably 3years or more warranty... as I never know in which rig the PSU will end up... I like to have good amps on the 12 volt rails and decent build quality... might be funny but if a PSU already feels heavy that's a good sign as the cheapos are light as a feather

28th December 2008, 23:45

I'd like some quality, so I'm still doubting between these two
OCZ StealthXstream 400W
Corsair CMPSU-400CX

OCZ has a bigger fan, 140mm. But corsair are said to be more quiet.

leeghoofd · 28th December 2008, 23:51

Well i don't think they will spin up much as your pc doesn't require ooomphs of power... I 've build several xstreams from the 500 and 600w model and to me they were very silent too... think the GFX fan was the loudest part

29th December 2008, 00:49

No GFX fan, no CPU fan.
Only a 120mm casefan (7V) + duct over CPU
and the PSU fan

Well the included 350W aopen did a good job, if I forced it to 7V operation. So a decent PSU should do the job just fine.

I'll probably go for the OCZ. Corsair advertising "extra long cables" on their website kinda did it for me, as I don't need those

(most towers don't anyway)

27th February 2009, 13:59

I got a Silencer 400W refurbished from PCPower&Coling 6-years ago and gave it away two years ago it's still running a friend's PC and remains VERY silent.

I would go with PCPower&Cooling, I consider them the most stable, best service and best over all build quality.

28th February 2009, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeStyler

But corsair are said to be more quiet.

I agree. I have a Corsair 620 W and it's very quiet.

27th December 2008, 10:28	#1
FreeStyler Posts: n/a	New PSU for Media PC I have a busted PSU in my media center that needs replacement. It's an AMD sempron AM2, 1 IDE hard drive, 1 IDE CD rom, onboard video, and I'm planning to add a TV card. I was using a 350W Aopen PSU, no nothing powerfull is needed. No need for PCI-e connectors, SATA is nice but not for the moment. I was looking around, and found the following options at the same price: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 370W OCZ StealthXstream 400W Corsair CMPSU-400CX Zalman ZM360B-APS Wich would I choose, sound being the largest issue, quality next. Or are there any other I might concider, that are available in or around Antwerp

27th December 2008, 20:42	#2
leeghoofd [M] Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,209	Maybe this coolermaster modular PSU mate, to avoid cable clutter in ya small case http://www.bytesatwork.be/shop/produ...cat=521&page=1 Last edited by leeghoofd : 27th December 2008 at 20:44.

29th December 2008, 00:49	#7
FreeStyler Posts: n/a	No GFX fan, no CPU fan. Only a 120mm casefan (7V) + duct over CPU and the PSU fan Well the included 350W aopen did a good job, if I forced it to 7V operation. So a decent PSU should do the job just fine. I'll probably go for the OCZ. Corsair advertising "extra long cables" on their website kinda did it for me, as I don't need those (most towers don't anyway) Last edited by FreeStyler : 29th December 2008 at 00:52.

27th February 2009, 13:59	#8
Liquid3D Posts: n/a	I got a Silencer 400W refurbished from PCPower&Coling 6-years ago and gave it away two years ago it's still running a friend's PC and remains VERY silent. I would go with PCPower&Cooling, I consider them the most stable, best service and best over all build quality. Last edited by Liquid3D : 27th February 2009 at 14:02.

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28th December 2008, 11:14	#3
FreeStyler Posts: n/a	It's a standard microtower, so I don't need modular, more than enough space to put extra cables. I might as well save me the extra €20

28th December 2008, 12:32	#4
leeghoofd [M] Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,209	any cheap budget PSU will do then for ya.. I just prefer a brand with a good reputation (Corsair, enermax,...) and preferably 3years or more warranty... as I never know in which rig the PSU will end up... I like to have good amps on the 12 volt rails and decent build quality... might be funny but if a PSU already feels heavy that's a good sign as the cheapos are light as a feather

28th December 2008, 23:45	#5
FreeStyler Posts: n/a	I'd like some quality, so I'm still doubting between these two OCZ StealthXstream 400W Corsair CMPSU-400CX OCZ has a bigger fan, 140mm. But corsair are said to be more quiet.

28th December 2008, 23:51	#6
leeghoofd [M] Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,209	Well i don't think they will spin up much as your pc doesn't require ooomphs of power... I 've build several xstreams from the 500 and 600w model and to me they were very silent too... think the GFX fan was the loudest part