I'm building a linux box that i tend to leave running 24/7. It is not exactly an htpc system; I use it for web browsing; ripping videos; watching tv; email.
The build will be along the followings:
z68 (for display port) (seems to be only 4 mother boards available and only 2 with 2 pci slots); 2500K; 8gb ram; 3 or 5 hard drives; bd and dvd drives.
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My intention is to let the 2500K drive the monitor (no gpu) but if there are issues this might change
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My original thoughts on psu was 80+ gold to minimize heat and power.
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At first I was going to go with the seasonic x 450 but the $130 price seems excessive (esp since the 650 is frequently 130 or less)
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The only other gold psu in this range I could find is the new FSP 400 avernum gold for $80 but it is rather new and 0 reviews.
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There is a lepa gold @ 500 watts but it is around $120
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Not sure how much difference in reliability and power usage but there is the antec HCG-400 for $55 (bronze; instead of gold).
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The one nice feature of the seasonic is that it is fan less
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Anyways any other options worth considering or any comments between the
FSP
Seasonic
and
Antec psu mentioned above ?
(The FSP is probably a bit loud but the review on the 700 watt unit seems to suggest decent build)
The build will be along the followings:
z68 (for display port) (seems to be only 4 mother boards available and only 2 with 2 pci slots); 2500K; 8gb ram; 3 or 5 hard drives; bd and dvd drives.
-
My intention is to let the 2500K drive the monitor (no gpu) but if there are issues this might change
-
My original thoughts on psu was 80+ gold to minimize heat and power.
-
At first I was going to go with the seasonic x 450 but the $130 price seems excessive (esp since the 650 is frequently 130 or less)
-
The only other gold psu in this range I could find is the new FSP 400 avernum gold for $80 but it is rather new and 0 reviews.
-
There is a lepa gold @ 500 watts but it is around $120
-
Not sure how much difference in reliability and power usage but there is the antec HCG-400 for $55 (bronze; instead of gold).
-
The one nice feature of the seasonic is that it is fan less
-
Anyways any other options worth considering or any comments between the
FSP
Seasonic
and
Antec psu mentioned above ?
(The FSP is probably a bit loud but the review on the 700 watt unit seems to suggest decent build)