xPETEZx Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Hi All, Been a long time since I created a topic on here, but I need some advice. The server in my signature has been getting on my nerves in terms of noise. To reduce this, I consolidated some HDDs so reduced the amount of spinning rust from 7x HDDs to 5x HDDs. I then also got some sound insulation foam and replaced the case fans with silent versions. Its made a huge difference. The case is almost silent. The only component making any real noise is the Power supply fan. The PSU is a PC&P Silencer (lol) 610W. I was considering either: A) Replacing the fan in the PSU or B:) buying another PSU. What silent PSU which can deal with 24/7 operation would you recommend? By using a PSU power calculator, I recon I need 390W. So min PSU would probably be a 500W unit. Thanks for reading! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Hey Peter, My short list would include; Rosewill Capstone-550 Seasonic SS-520FL (fanless, completely silent - but very pricey) Kingwin Absolute Platinum AP-550 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 if all you have is a file/ media server and thats all it is used for you can use a lot less PSU... My server has 6 hard drives and a 430w Antec Green and soon I'll be switching to a Corsair CX-430 modular... both dead silent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I say mod it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I run a Cooler Master 550 which makes almost no noise. The CPU cooling fan is louder. Past experience has shown me that CM PSUs are very quiet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for the replies! The server is a little more than just file server, it runs a whole bunch of VM's too. It also has a TV card and acts as a DLNA transcoder. So its CPU dosent sit dead idle, it is in use. I am tempted to mod the PSU.... it has been such a fantastic unit. It has literally been off for no more than a couple of days at time over the last 5 years. Anybody modded a PCP&C 610W before? My google found some other forum topics discussing doing it, but nobody posting bad saying they had done it. My only concern would be that the fan I fit dsoent keep the unit cool enough... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 What is the model number of the fan? Take a look and see what fan is fitted and you'll probably be able to find its specification on line. You then need to find one with a similar specification that runs quieter. I think it may be an 80mm fan? Something like this may do the job with a little less noise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Corsair CX-430 modular... both dead silent I wouldn't be so sure about this.. Coil whine galore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Seasonic SS-520FL (fanless, completely silent - but very pricey) THis would be a very good choice if OP can afford it. Otherwise mid the current PSU. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPETEZx Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Think getting a Noctua fan is best, that is what I replaced all the other case fans with and I am really really impressed! They are DEAD silent but still move a fair amount of air. I will take a look at the PSU tonight and see if I need a 3 pin or 4 pin fan. I imagine its probably 2/3... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Think getting a Noctua fan is best, that is what I replaced all the other case fans with and I am really really impressed! They are DEAD silent but still move a fair amount of air. I will take a look at the PSU tonight and see if I need a 3 pin or 4 pin fan. I imagine its probably 2/3... Noctua inside a PSU? Sounds like a plan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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