Which Quiet Power Supply Do You Recommend?
Every single quiet power supply we carry has been selected for its absolute superiority in the quiet power supply market. These quiet power supplies are so quiet, that, properly installed, you will have to put your ear up to your power supply to even hear that it is on. Each quiet power supply has been chosen because it is extremely quiet, stable, and reliable. In fact, we use every quiet power supply we sell in the Quiet PCs we build.
While any of our quiet power supplies would be a superior choice, determining the correct power supply required for your system to run properly is one of the most important details to consider when building a Quiet PC.
In a quiet power supply, it is important to realize that the the fans inside the power supply run at a variable speed. The power supply fans will ramp up speed depending on how much load (and heat) the power supply is under.
For example, if your PC uses 400 watts of power, a Nexus Value 430 watt power supply would have to work very hard to supply that much power. So its fans would have to ramp up to keep the power supply running cool, thus increasing the noise level. On the other hand, a Nexus RX-8500 850 watt power supply in that same system would be able to power 400 watts with no issues at all, and would always run at its quietest level.
Power Supplies are truly energy efficient these days, usually over 80% efficient, so it's not a big deal to have a few hundred extra watts available. It's always better to err on the side of too much power, this way your quiet PC will stay cool and quiet.
The easiest way to figure your quiet power supply requirements for your particular system is to find out the needs of the four main parts of your computer.
- Motherboard
- CPU
- Memory
- Video card
These components are going to require the most amount of power and finding the requirements of these four parts from the manufacturer will help you decide what size power supply is right for your machine. Use this power supply calculator
The following table has some basic recommendations for quiet power supplies in various basic types of machines. We use each of these quiet power supplies in our own Quiet PCs because they have proven themselves to be extremely quiet, stable, and reliable. Check out the full list of our available Quiet Power Supplies.
Quiet power supply recommendations can vary from computer to computer, so if you are unsure, don't hesitate to Contact Us.
Common Questions and Problems:
Make sure you have enough power
has a very effective calculator for determining the wattage of power supply required for your computers components. This is their recommended wattage for a PSU in a normal system, it's better to go a couple hundred watts higher than their recommendation to keep the noise level down.
Get the right connectors
Each of our quiet power supply product pages will usually list the available connectors. Check your system to make sure the connectors you need are available on the quiet power supply you are considering. If the supply does not have all the connectors you require you can usually find an adapter on our website. This step can spare you a lot of wasted time and frustration.
Make sure your computer is ATX compliant
Often we will run into a quiet PC enthusiast trying to purchase a quiet power supply as a replacement for a noisy Dell, HP, Compaq, Gateway, etc. This is usually not a problem, but unfortunately sometimes a big box manufacturer will use non-standard or propitiatory components. So do your research before you purchase. More information on the ATX standard.
Your Quiet Power Supply will not power on by itself
An ATX power supply will not power on simply by plugging it in and flipping the switch on the back. An ATX power supply needs to be plugged into a motherboard or power supply tester to turn on. More information on the ATX standard.
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