[LAU] Any opinions on this ...

[pete shorthose]

On Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:25:11 +0100 (CET)
"Kjetil S. Matheussen" <k.s.matheussen at notam02.no> wrote:

> > Have not tested this one:
> >
> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104035
> >
> > Pricey, but I have successfully used this one:
> >
> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256047&Tpk=silverstone nightjar
> >
> 
> I would go for either of these, although they cost a bit more.
> By mounting a silent 120mm fan running at 5V close to one of
> these, they should probably work just fine.

Perhaps I missed something here but aren't the above units fanless by design? why
add a fan?

Also, Thanks to everyone who posted info on this subject. I didn't reply because my 
email client (I assume) has taken to eating duplicate posts (when anyone CCd an additional reply
to me, only got the direct email, not the list message)

I found a review for the unit that Esben linked to:
product page:  http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/power/purepower/w0029/w0029.asp
review:  http://www.silentpcreview.com/article185-page1.html

but it didn't fare to well. The review suggested a rated output of 300W (vs 350W claimed)
was more realistic and that at high loads, the electronics themselves generated considerable
noise. From there I followed links to a review of another silverstone PSU which garnered a
more favorable review but that was rated at 300W.

So, Fernando's links detail the best options I have seen yet. The silverstone nightjar 
ST45NF 450W  in particular should be fine for a contemporary audio system, provided you don't
need contemporary graphics too. (and luckily, I don't)

pete.