My Antec psu recently started making annoying noises, located at the fan. Vibration that I am assuming is the dying process of the fan, and with it being a 2 pin fan, I cannot swap it. Can the power supply run fanless, or will I need to replace it?
Darknessrise13
You will need to replace the fan as the unit cant run fanless.
But know that if you do open the PSU up any and all warranty will be void and gone.
But know that if you do open the PSU up any and all warranty will be void and gone.
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So in my case, I will have to replace the psu. The warranty was out, so I did disassemble it to see if I could replace the fan and it's a two pin fan and I was unable to find any. I worry that if a ball bearing fan is going out, the psu too could be soon failing. I was looking at the FSP Aurum PT-650m, would that run a i5 2500k at 1.25-1.27v 4.5ghz + r9 290 rig? If not, do you have any suggestions that will work at or under $100?Originally Posted by shilka
You will need to replace the fan as the unit cant run fanless.
But know that if you do open the PSU up any and all warranty will be void and gone.
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550 watt can power the system you have.
Or you can just pick the Aurum PT if you like.
The FSP Aurum PT is a very good unit but you dont really need 650 watts unless you are going to volt mod your 290.Originally Posted by Darknessrise13
So in my case, I will have to replace the psu. The warranty was out, so I did disassemble it to see if I could replace the fan and it's a two pin fan and I was unable to find any. I worry that if a ball bearing fan is going out, the psu too could be soon failing. I was looking at the FSP Aurum PT-650m, would that run a i5 2500k at 1.25-1.27v 4.5ghz + r9 290 rig? If not, do you have any suggestions that will work at or under $100?
550 watt can power the system you have.
Or you can just pick the Aurum PT if you like.
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Even if I were to up the CPU to 5ghz @ 1.45 ( It is capable, I just don't have the cooling for it at the moment)? I want to be able to move about freely as far as my overclocks go. I will also be adding another hdd, eventually two more sticks of ram and I won't be volt modding. I might overclock it +100mv but that'd be the most. I like to have a little headroom as far as power goes. But the multi rail 18a won't affect the r9 290? I appreciate your quick response.Originally Posted by shilka
The FSP Aurum PT is a very good unit but you dont really need 650 watts unless you are going to volt mod your 290.
550 watt can power the system you have.
Or you can just pick the Aurum PT if you like.
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Again unless you volt mod the BIOS on your 290 you dont need more then 550 watts no matter how much you overclock.
Unless you move over to LN2 and want to break world records or something
Just saw the PSU you picked and its not very good so stay far away from it.
Its voltage regulation is crap.
The RAM and HDD is not even 15 watts together so thats not going to matter the least.Originally Posted by Darknessrise13
Even if I were to up the CPU to 5ghz @ 1.45 ( It is capable, I just don't have the cooling for it at the moment)? I want to be able to move about freely as far as my overclocks go. I will also be adding another hdd, eventually two more sticks of ram and I won't be volt modding. I might overclock it +100mv but that'd be the most. I like to have a little headroom as far as power goes. But the multi rail 18a won't affect the r9 290? I appreciate your quick response.
Again unless you volt mod the BIOS on your 290 you dont need more then 550 watts no matter how much you overclock.
Unless you move over to LN2 and want to break world records or something
Just saw the PSU you picked and its not very good so stay far away from it.
Its voltage regulation is crap.
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The PT-650m? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104170 Or my current one?Originally Posted by shilka
The RAM and HDD is not even 15 watts together so thats not going to matter the least.
Again unless you volt mod the BIOS on your 290 you dont need more then 550 watts no matter how much you overclock.
Unless you move over to LN2 and want to break world records or something
Just saw the PSU you picked and its not very good so stay far away from it.
Its voltage regulation is crap.
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80 plus has nothing to do with quality so if you are going by that you are wasting your time.
2,88%
You are not going to find much that is worse in fact i think its some of the worst out there.
That one you linked is not very good because the voltage regulation sucks.Originally Posted by Darknessrise13
The PT-650m? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104170 Or my current one?
80 plus has nothing to do with quality so if you are going by that you are wasting your time.
2,88%
You are not going to find much that is worse in fact i think its some of the worst out there.
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I see. What would you suggest in my budget? I'm hoping for Gold or platinum for power efficiency. Efficient power usually means quiet.Originally Posted by shilka
That one you linked is not very good because the voltage regulation sucks.
80 plus has nothing to do with quality so if you are going by that you are wasting your time.
2,88%
You are not going to find much that is worse in fact i think its some of the worst out there.
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Need to ask you a few things
Location. If not in the US, provide links to stores in your country.
Budget! Set a prefered price and an absolute maximum if you can. (you said $100 so dont answer this one)
Wattage needed, if you're not sure then that's fine but make sure to give us the details to #4! (550-650 watts so dont answer this one either)
What will you be powering? Include as much detail as possible. (dont answer this one either you already did)
Modular cables? Non-modular/semi-modular/fully modular.
Number of PCIe cables needed.
Any other requirements. For example dimensions, flat cables, ATX/SFX/TFX etc.
Efficiency has nothing to do with noise or quality for that matter.Originally Posted by Darknessrise13
I see. What would you suggest in my budget? I'm hoping for Gold or platinum for power efficiency. Efficient power usually means quiet.
Need to ask you a few things
Location. If not in the US, provide links to stores in your country.
Budget! Set a prefered price and an absolute maximum if you can. (you said $100 so dont answer this one)
Wattage needed, if you're not sure then that's fine but make sure to give us the details to #4! (550-650 watts so dont answer this one either)
What will you be powering? Include as much detail as possible. (dont answer this one either you already did)
Modular cables? Non-modular/semi-modular/fully modular.
Number of PCIe cables needed.
Any other requirements. For example dimensions, flat cables, ATX/SFX/TFX etc.
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GPU uses an 8 pin + 1 6 pin. I'm sure that's what any upgrades will use as well. I'd prefer semi-full modular, but non modular is fine if it is a better solution. I would prefer a quiet psu if at all possible. Flat cables are nice, but not needed. ATX dimensions. I'm in the US.Originally Posted by shilka
Efficiency has nothing to do with noise or quality for that matter.
Need to ask you a few things
Location. If not in the US, provide links to stores in your country.
Budget! Set a prefered price and an absolute maximum if you can. (you said $100 so dont answer this one)
Wattage needed, if you're not sure then that's fine but make sure to give us the details to #4! (550-650 watts so dont answer this one either)
What will you be powering? Include as much detail as possible. (dont answer this one either you already did)
Modular cables? Non-modular/semi-modular/fully modular.
Number of PCIe cables needed.
Any other requirements. For example dimensions, flat cables, ATX/SFX/TFX etc.
The Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 550 watt is 56% off on newegg right now thats $120 lower then normal price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0635&cm_re=Be_Quiet_Dark_Power_Pro-_-9SIA68V21E0635-_-Product
Its also one of the most quiet units around that does NOT suck.
Less then half price is an amazing deal.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0635&cm_re=Be_Quiet_Dark_Power_Pro-_-9SIA68V21E0635-_-Product
Its also one of the most quiet units around that does NOT suck.
Less then half price is an amazing deal.
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Looks good. A few questions about power supplies overall. As far as multi rail goes, how does that affect the power a component gets? Also, if the cpu is hitting 125-150w (150w is the 5ghz load) and the gpu is capable of 300w, hdd and such is around 20w, mobo 20w as well.. That is 490w, and most recommend not to go so close to rated wattage, that is still safe? Power supplies have been the one component I never understand so well.Originally Posted by shilka
The Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 550 watt is 56% off on newegg right now thats $120 lower then normal price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0635&cm_re=Be_Quiet_Dark_Power_Pro-_-9SIA68V21E0635-_-Product
Its also one of the most quiet units around that does NOT suck.
Less then half price is an amazing deal.
Your GPU is never going anywhere near 300 watts not unless you cool it with LN2 and have volt mods on the BIOS.
Second TDP has nothing to do with power draws, its the amount of heat they can max output in therms of watts.
Third the power requirements for your hardware is way overblown because A either they based it on a peak rated PSU and not a continuous rated PSU or B they do it to cover their own butts by giving too high numbers or both A and B.
In fact most gaming PC never break 350 watts even with a full water setup with a pump and a bunch of fans as well as overclocks on the CPU GPU and RAM and a bunch of HDD´s
Despite all that in the PC its not going to draw more then 350 watts at most and most often not even 300 watts.
The most basic barebone PC in ilde can draw less then 20 watts thats how litte modern PC hardware can draw.
The answer is still the same no matter how you ask or how many times you dont need more then 550 watts for a system with a single video card in it.
As for the thing about multi rail you can read about that here
Single Rail vs. Multi Rail *Explained
Second TDP has nothing to do with power draws, its the amount of heat they can max output in therms of watts.
Third the power requirements for your hardware is way overblown because A either they based it on a peak rated PSU and not a continuous rated PSU or B they do it to cover their own butts by giving too high numbers or both A and B.
In fact most gaming PC never break 350 watts even with a full water setup with a pump and a bunch of fans as well as overclocks on the CPU GPU and RAM and a bunch of HDD´s
Despite all that in the PC its not going to draw more then 350 watts at most and most often not even 300 watts.
The most basic barebone PC in ilde can draw less then 20 watts thats how litte modern PC hardware can draw.
The answer is still the same no matter how you ask or how many times you dont need more then 550 watts for a system with a single video card in it.
As for the thing about multi rail you can read about that here
Single Rail vs. Multi Rail *Explained
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Makes sense. Alright, I'll probably get that one, but in case I am not able to get it in time, what would be your second suggestion? Thanks a lot for you help.Originally Posted by shilka
Your GPU is never going anywhere near 300 watts not unless you cool it with LN2 and have volt mods on the BIOS.
Second TDP has nothing to do with power draws, its the amount of heat they can max output in therms of watts.
Third the power requirements for your hardware is way overblown because A either they based it on a peak rated PSU and not a continuous rated PSU or B they do it to cover their own butts by giving too high numbers or both A and B.
In fact most gaming PC never break 350 watts even with a full water setup with a pump and a bunch of fans as well as overclocks on the CPU GPU and RAM and a bunch of HDD´s
Despite all that in the PC its not going to draw more then 350 watts at most and most often not even 300 watts.
The most basic barebone PC in ilde can draw less then 20 watts thats how litte modern PC hardware can draw.
The answer is still the same no matter how you ask or how many times you dont need more then 550 watts for a system with a single video card in it.
As for the thing about multi rail you can read about that here
Single Rail vs. Multi Rail *Explained
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The VSM is the best one of the 3.
But the Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 is both better and more quiet then any of the 3 above.
Either a Seasonic G or an XFX XTR or a Cooler Master VSM.Originally Posted by Darknessrise13
Makes sense. Alright, I'll probably get that one, but in case I am not able to get it in time, what would be your second suggestion? Thanks a lot for you help.
The VSM is the best one of the 3.
But the Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 is both better and more quiet then any of the 3 above.
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Alright, thanks a lot for all your help! I'll let you know what I get when it gets hereOriginally Posted by shilka
Either a Seasonic G or an XFX XTR or a Cooler Master VSM.
The VSM is the best one of the 3.
But the Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 is both better and more quiet then any of the 3 above.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371073
Antec True Power Classic 750W , it's Gold eff. But non modular, it's rebranded G Series Seasonic unit.
Pretty good unit for 80$ but can get noisy over 50% load.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Antec/TP-750C/1.html
CHEERS..
Antec True Power Classic 750W , it's Gold eff. But non modular, it's rebranded G Series Seasonic unit.
Pretty good unit for 80$ but can get noisy over 50% load.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Antec/TP-750C/1.html
CHEERS..
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Okay, so I see that you can get a 3 pin to 2 pin adapter. What adapter would you recommend and how much flow would I need?
Second disassembly, removed fan, removed plastic cover on the fan and tightened screws more. Can't tell if the fan is just annoying or if the bearing is going bad...
For reference, its a yate loon d14bh-12
Edit 3: Made a ticket with Antec to find psu age.
My budget is not looking bright so I ask you this. I have a NZXT 140mm 3 pin fan here. If I mount that in the psu and plug it in either 100% all the time, 7v, or wire it to the yate loon's 2 pin, would that be sufficient? Also, if the fan is going bad, does that necessarily say the psu could follow or am I being paranoid?Originally Posted by shilka
Either a Seasonic G or an XFX XTR or a Cooler Master VSM.
The VSM is the best one of the 3.
But the Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 is both better and more quiet then any of the 3 above.
Okay, so I see that you can get a 3 pin to 2 pin adapter. What adapter would you recommend and how much flow would I need?
Second disassembly, removed fan, removed plastic cover on the fan and tightened screws more. Can't tell if the fan is just annoying or if the bearing is going bad...
For reference, its a yate loon d14bh-12
Edit 3: Made a ticket with Antec to find psu age.
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There are 3-pin to 2-pin adapters:
A 3-pin fan will do OK, just connect its red (+12V) and black (ground) wires, and leave the yellow one (RPM) in limbo.Originally Posted by Darknessrise13
... I did disassemble it to see if I could replace the fan and it's a two pin fan and I was unable to find any ...
There are 3-pin to 2-pin adapters:
The Antec HGC-900 is a very good PSU and it would be a crime to ditch an otherwise functional one just because of the fan.
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So even being 2 years old, it's good to keep? And as far as fan, what do I do there? I tried fitting one of my 140s in there but they don't line up.Originally Posted by TELVM
The Antec HGC-900 is a very good PSU and it would be a crime to ditch an otherwise functional one just because of the fan.
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it will be fine for years to come I have a near on 3 years old 750w unit and it's awsomeOriginally Posted by Darknessrise13
So even being 2 years old, it's good to keep? And as far as fan, what do I do there? I tried fitting one of my 140s in there but they don't line up.
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just order a GT-AP15 fan for itOriginally Posted by Darknessrise13
Alright, I'll start figuring out how to fix the fan issue. Thanks a lot, guys.
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