The Silencer uses the extra hight that would otherwise be taken up with a 120mm to increase the size/area of the heatsink which requires less airflow. A low wattage PSU with 120mm is fine and quieter than a 80mm but above 500w the larger heatsink/components are a must.
After my 620HX I would...
taken from PC P&C myths page
6. SHOULD AN ATX POWER SUPPLY BE COOLED WITH A 120MM FAN?
Most low-noise ATX power supplies today utilize a top-mounted 120mm fan rather than a rear-mounted 80mm fan. The 120?s favorable reputation is based on the fact that under low to medium load conditions...
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