xPETEZx Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Hey Guys, I have 3 Rigs (all in Sig) which I am considering doing a bit of a PSU move/swap around and need some advice/suggestions. My server currently has a Corsair RM550 PSU, which I picked as it has Gold efficiency rating and the server is on 24/7. It also has a 0RPM fan for when the load is low. I recently picked up a power meter, and found that most of the time the server draws about 65-75W. It rarely goes full load, but even then barely breaks 180W. My plan here was as follows: Move the RM550 from the server to my Main Rig. (In Place of the HX750) Move the HX750 to my second PC and then retire the PC P&C 610W silencer. Reason for these moves: The 610W silencer (despite its name ) is noisy. Does not have 4x PCIe connectors to run the CFX setup. Currently using Molex -> PCIe. The HX750 in my main Rig does not shut off the smart power strip it is connected to. IT also does not have a 0RPM fan. My new case has the PSU fan facing upwards and a grill on top, so the PSU fan is now the loudest thing I can hear. My main rig draws about 290-300W from the wall @ full load. So the 750W is probably more than overkill. So what I would like advice on: 1.) Is the RM550 a suitable replacement in my main Rig for the HX750? 2.) What would be the best PSU in terms of Noise and Efficeny for my Server PC? Keeping in my its peak load appears to be sub 200W. From what I understand a PSU is most efficent when loaded up a little more? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 So...looking around it seems that a Gold rated PSU is pretty expensive. Was hoping there was some 350-450W units rated @ Gold for around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 So long as you aren't overclocking or powering a full WC setup, I think the RM550 would be OK in your main rig. Could be a bit tight, but should work out alright. There are some SeaSonic models that may work as the server replacement. The SS-350ET, for example. Dropping down to the 300-400W range opens up a lot more server PSUs or Dell/HP desktop replacement models, but those probably won't exactly work in your setup. There are some options, just not that many for that low power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Went ahead and ordered a SeaSonic G360W Gold Rated PSU. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/360w-seasonic-psu-g-360-80-plus-gold-12cm-silent-fan-dc-dc This should power my server nicely. Also picked up a CorsairLink to use with the RM550 once it lands in my main rig. Will then keep the PC P & C 610W as a spare unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 Very frustrated.... the G360 turned up today...and it was DOA. Great! Literally have had such rotten luck these past 2 months... have had: Heat Lamp Heater HDD Clone Station TV Card Extension lead And now this PSU turn up DOA... begining to think I have a death touch. Not had this many DOA items in my whole life before I think. Now not sure wether to get another G360 or just take it as a sign and leave everything well alone.... Annoyingly cant seem to locate the cable bag for the RM550, without which of course I cant put it in my PC as I am missing the PCIe cables. /rant Will update if I ever get the G360 in working order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I still have some power supplies left if you want one really cheap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 What have you got? Could be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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