If you want a silent PSU you're (imo) just better off getting a very premium power supply with proper fancontrol. Get something A++ Cybenetics rated and preferable something overkill or, even better, check the profile as reviewed by Cybenetics and base it off that.I have had a passive Seasonic for many years. Might get a new one soon, and always good to see more alternatives. I like zero noise and knowing there is no movable part (the fan) that can break.
System Name | CyberPowerPC ET8070 |
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Processor | Intel Core i5-10400F |
Motherboard | Gigabyte B460M DS3H AC-Y1 |
Memory | 2 x Crucial Ballistix 8GB DDR4-3000 |
Video Card(s) | MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super |
Storage | Boot: Intel OPTANE SSD P1600X Series 118GB M.2 PCIE |
Display(s) | Dell P2416D (2560 x 1440) |
Power Supply | EVGA 500W1 (modified to have two bridge rectifiers) |
Software | Windows 11 Home |
One good example is the Cooler Master X Silent Max Platinum 1300, https://www.cybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2493/.
This thing is silent until you pull 1150W or so and will handle anything you throw at it for about the same price.