Is there silent case w/ power supply ~ 500W?

[RoboticMatt]

Hi guys,

I am looking for a case that has a minimum of 500W PSU, reliable and a SILENT one. When I searched for a case I couldn't find any info about their PSU noise level. I plan to get a 7800 GT card which may require a PCI-Express ready PSU.
The question is:

Is it possible to buy a case that comes with all these features or should I purchase them separately? Ohh I forgot, no more than $100.
Thanks!!!

 

[JEDIYoda]

I have just been to 4 different PSU websites...
None of them post a dba rating of the fan they use in there PSU`s!!

If I was you I would save my money and spend more money on a good case with a PSU bought seperately!!

If you get a cheap case w/PSU I guarantee that in order to make the case silent you will be spending alot more money on silent fans,,,etc,,

 

[Shadowknight]

Antec 150 comes with a 430w PSU.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Or the Antec Sonata II comes with a 450W PSU. But I like the Antec P150 because of the way it suspends your hard drives. That makes a huge difference in noise levels and is something people tend to overlook. You probably won't need a 500W PSU anyways (unless it's generic).

I highly doubt you're going to find anything actually quiet and decent quality at less than $100 for both.

I'd suggest looking at the Antec SLK3000B and a Seasonic PSU good value quiet system.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: RoboticMatt
Hi guys,

I am looking for a case that has a minimum of 500W PSU, reliable and a SILENT one. When I searched for a case I couldn't find any info about their PSU noise level. I plan to get a 7800 GT card which may require a PCI-Express ready PSU.
The question is:

Is it possible to buy a case that comes with all these features or should I purchase them separately? Ohh I forgot, no more than $100.
Thanks!!!

A truly reliable and silent 500w PSU is a specialty aftermarket item. You aren't going to find one in a $100 case.

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: RoboticMatt
Hi guys,

I am looking for a case that has a minimum of 500W PSU, reliable and a SILENT one. When I searched for a case I couldn't find any info about their PSU noise level. I plan to get a 7800 GT card which may require a PCI-Express ready PSU.
The question is:

Is it possible to buy a case that comes with all these features or should I purchase them separately? Ohh I forgot, no more than $100.
Thanks!!!

Since I am now on the AT welcoming committee Welcome robo to AT! As HardW said, its near impossible to find what you want for $100. The P150 Antec will be roughly $170 and have a 430W silent NEO-HE psu. The case is built around silence. That psu will be more than adequate to power your rig.