Quietest, modular PSU

[lilbabimac]

I'm not too familiar with PSU's so I was wondering what the quietest, cost efficient, modular PSU was. I'd prefer a 500W+ PSU to play it on the safe side for the following (haven't purchased everything yet):

Cooler Master CM-690 (need to make sure it fits this case)
Q6600 (gonna OC)
MSI 8800gt (gonna OC)
1 x Seagate 320gb 7200rpm (might purchase a 150gb Raptor in the near future)

It seems like the Corsair 520hx is a solid PSU and I've been reading that the Zalman PSU's are real quiet. What are some other solid PSU's? Thanks in advance!

 

[mpilchfamily]

Corsair is among your best options.

 

[irev210]

definitely agree, corsair (seasonic) with ADDA fans are pretty good.

 

[lilbabimac]

How about those Zalman's? Are they <, >, or = to the Corsair's? And for my needs, a 520W should be plenty, right?

 

[jonmcc33]

If you want modular and quiet then I'd go with the Corsair. No need to think about the Zalman.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: jonmcc33
If you want modular and quiet then I'd go with the Corsair. No need to think about the Zalman.

The Zalman PSU`s are also real nice PSU`s!!

I did not say Zalman was a better PSU!!

Reviewed by JonnyGURU--- http://www.jonnyguru.com/revie...s.php?id=46&page_num=4

according to SPCR both Cortsair and Zalman are not exactly quiet over a certain point!!

 

[Sheninat0r]

Corsair HX520 and HX620 are both very nice, Seasonic-made, quiet, modular power supplies.

 

[lilbabimac]

Thanks for your insight guys. If there are any other suggestions, bring em on!

 

[SparkyJJO]

Another plug for corsair from a Corsair owner. Oh, and Jonny said that the Corsair is an upgraded seasonic M12 so it's even better 😀

 

[gba]

I used corsair on a build last year... I want one for moi!

 

[lilbabimac]

It looks like I'll be going with the Corsair 520hx or 620hx.

 

[CountChoculaBot]

Corsairs are *insanely* quiet.

 

[jonmcc33]

Corsair HX series by far.