Fanless Power Supply?

[Uclagamer_99]

Does anyone know of any fanless PSU's that run at around 300-350watt? I know Voodoo PC has a new computer that uses a fanless PSU but I'm not sure if there are any OEMs Fanless PSUs on the market?

 

[juggalo4ever]

I would think they have a water cooled model but I dont see how a fanless would work. All my PSU's get hot and need fans.

 

[beatle]

There are, such as this one. DIY is not an easy undertaking, but it has been done. Personally, I'd go with a PSU with a 120mm fan in it instead, like a Fortron. I have the 300w version of that PSU and it makes my 80mm L1a sound loud! :Q

 

[Uclagamer_99]

I tried the Fortron that won the Anandtech roundup, but at full load the thing was much louder than the Enermax I have right now.

I'm sure the SilentMaxx would do the trick but $235 for a PSU is way too much.

 

[beatle]

Really? That really says something for the Enermax then. Did you use the 350w model? Perhaps the 350 is louder than the 300. The 300 is very, very quiet.

 

[Uclagamer_99]

Yeah I got the 350 and was really disappointed.

 

[Blooz1]

The Fortron is kinda loud at full bore, but mine has kicked the fan up exactly twice in two months of operation! The first time it happened, I had to crawl under my desk and check it out, as I had no clue where the noise was coming from!

This PS is amazingly quiet 95% of the time, and I consider it one of the best bargains you can find for a PS.

 

[Gravity]

There are some fanless psu's but look here for very, very quiet fans. I think you'll find what your looking for. I have the seasonic 300 and it is the quietest component on my box!

 

[Looney]

That's crazy... $235 for a fanless PS?!

 

[DJDonut]

$140 one in akibapc

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[Corporate Thug]

passively cooled PSUs are way to ecpernsive, get an antec truepower and the fan is very quite

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: Blooz1
The Fortron is kinda loud at full bore, but mine has kicked the fan up exactly twice in two months of operation! The first time it happened, I had to crawl under my desk and check it out, as I had no clue where the noise was coming from!

This PS is amazingly quiet 95% of the time, and I consider it one of the best bargains you can find for a PS.

Mine is practically dead silent with the fan turned all the way down. Great PSU for the money.