I'm looking for a good hybrid mode PSU (no fan until like 30%/ high temp) in 600-800w range. Money is not a problem. I have a gorgeous mITX (node 304) case, so there is a length limit (165 mm, I would even say that 160 is preferred). Platinum or Gold efficiency. Heard multiple mentions of Fractal Desing's own Newton R3, but I want to see alternatives first.
My friend let me try his Kingwin Lazer Platinum and I loved it (no whine, super quiet), but it's 170mm and my case won't close
P.S forgot to mention tried AX760, f* coil whine machine pro! Good job Seasonic!
Wow thanks a lot for suggesting HighPower Astro PT, looks like it's even better then R3 for me. A lot smaller in size (by 5 mm), platinum, modular, on sale. Would have never found it on my own.
Well of course SilverStone Strider Gold is even smaller , but on our Node 304 discussion thread some people were saying that they are loudish.
Wow thanks a lot for suggesting HighPower Astro PT, looks like it's even better then R3 for me. A lot smaller in size (by 5 mm), platinum, modular, on sale. Would have never found it on my own.
Well of course SilverStone Strider Gold is even smaller , but on our Node 304 discussion thread some people were saying that they are loudish.
Just found a review that mentions electrical noise for HighPower Astro PT by vr-zone:
It is interesting to note however that at very low loads (20% and below) the Astro PT generates a humming electric noise, which actually is stronger than the noise generated by the fan once it starts at very low RPM. The humming noise would stop at 25% load and start again if the unit was overloaded above 105% capacity. It would appear that this power supply really dislikes operating outside its nominal capacity range, although the humming noise is nothing more than annoying.
Just found a review that mentions electrical noise for HighPower Astro PT by vr-zone:
It is interesting to note however that at very low loads (20% and below) the Astro PT generates a humming electric noise, which actually is stronger than the noise generated by the fan once it starts at very low RPM. The humming noise would stop at 25% load and start again if the unit was overloaded above 105% capacity. It would appear that this power supply really dislikes operating outside its nominal capacity range, although the humming noise is nothing more than annoying.
Looking at VS, doesn't look like it features a fanless mode. From fan curve on the website looks like a fan is always on.
RM at least has a silent mode until 40%.Plus doesn't look like etailers are selling Cooler Master VS yet.
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