Passively Cooled PSU: Finding the Perfect Fit

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for a passively cooled power supply unit (PSU) suitable for a media PC. Participants explore options for reducing noise and cable clutter while considering the power requirements of specific hardware components.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the availability of passively cooled PSUs, expressing a desire to replace their current PSU to reduce noise and improve aesthetics.
  • Another participant provides a link to a search for fanless PC power supplies, suggesting that there are options available online.
  • There is a request for images of the media PC to better understand the modifications made to the case and the PSU situation.
  • A participant mentions a specific 200W DC-DC power supply found on eBay, questioning whether this would be sufficient for their setup, which includes an AMD X2 4200 CPU and minimal additional components.
  • Concerns are raised about the power requirements for the CPU and other components, with a participant noting difficulty in finding information on the power needs of the motherboard and HDD.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best PSU option or the adequacy of the 200W power supply for the described hardware. Multiple viewpoints and uncertainties remain regarding power requirements and suitable products.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the power consumption of specific components, particularly the motherboard and HDD, and the implications of using a lower wattage PSU.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in building or modifying media PCs, particularly those looking for silent operation and efficient power supply solutions.

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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.
 
Math Is Hard said:
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.