Passively Cooled PSU: Finding the Perfect Fit

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The discussion centers around the search for a passively cooled power supply unit (PSU) suitable for a media PC that prioritizes aesthetics and noise reduction. The user is looking to replace their current PSU with a modular, fanless option to minimize cable clutter and noise. The "400Zen" model is mentioned as a potential ideal choice. Additionally, the user is considering a smaller 200W DC-DC PSU for their setup, which includes an AMD X2 4200 CPU and a single 2.5" SATA HDD, and is questioning whether this wattage will suffice for their hardware requirements. The conversation also touches on the importance of reducing heat and space within the case, especially since the system does not utilize accessories like an optical drive.
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passively cooled PSU!?

hi in your searching of the net have you ever come across a passively cooled PSU? if so let me know please :P

hehe, I've just built a media PC purely from glass, looks nifty especially with my 4" cathodes however when you do turn the lights on its horrible coz the PSU aint exactly tidy so i need to swap it out for a modular unit just to get rid of the cable clutter, at the same time, as its a media PC i would like to get rid of the noise output of the PSU so a passively cooled unit similar to the "400Zen" would be perfect, anyone came across anything that fits my criteria? much appreciated thanks.
 
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I'd like to see your PC if you ever have a chance to post some pictures.
 
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I'd like to see your PC if you ever have a chance to post some pictures.

ill link a couple of shots when i get home, i had a bit of tweaking to the case so now its got a textured aluminium frame work around the edge to hide some of the cables, its easier to explain with an image, so stay tuned

On another note about the power supply, as I am not running it with any accessories ie no optical drive, and only 1x2.5" Sata HDD, the cpu is a AMD X2 4200 and I am using the onboard GFX, 1st off i was wondering how smaller PSU i could get away with coz i found something interesting on ebay ie which could cut down on noise, space and heat inside the case

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-12v-200w-DC-DC-ATX-20-pin-power-supply-2010-/260713003578?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item3cb3b4ba3a

will 200w be enough!?, i know the product is designed for mITX boards but after a little searching i found the CPU needs 89w but everything else i was drawing a blank, DDR2 requirements seem to be in voltage and i couldn't find anything about the board/HDD anyone had experience with this type of hardware.
 
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