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hondaguy asks:
"I'm thinking of purchasing a Lian Li case. Very nice case, but doesn't come with a power supply. Which after-market power supplies are the best for the ATX format, in terms of noise, output (lots of accessories) and longevity. Please post links if possible."
ArsTechnica (Score:2, Interesting)
CompUSA brand (Score:2)
Re:CompUSA brand (Score:1)
If you need the best money can buy, I don't think I've ever heard anything bad about: PC Power and Cooling [pcpowerandcooling.com]
They are expensive, but the best. CompUSA/Fry's no-names are cheap. But you will have to replace them at some point.
Re:CompUSA brand (Score:1)
Re:CompUSA brand (Score:1)
Some systems (like low-end Compaqs, IIRC) skimp on a fan and direct the power supply exhaust onto the CPU instead. I'm not endorsing this practice but someone thought it was a good idea.
Re:CompUSA brand (Score:2)
Of course I'm convinced that the real reason for introducing a replacement for the AT form factor was to make those bulletproof old cases and power supplies obsolete in order to force people to buy entire new computers instead of upgrading piece by piece.
As someone without an unlimited supply of funds who has a desire to avoid feeding landfills any more than absolutely necessary as well as an affection for old hardware (but precious little room available for adopting any more), I feel perfectly justified in assuming that they did it just to annoy me. :-)
Anybody know where I can get a mid to full tower ATX case with power supply for about $20 USD including shipping to coastal NC?
PC Power & Cooling! (Score:3, Informative)
We always replaced the manufacturer's power supplies with PC Power & Cooling supplies. They use real ball bearings in thier fans (so they last longer), and they tolerate lots of dust. We never had one of these blow up. I can't think of any other brand that we could say the same about.
Quite suppiles (Score:2)
Re:Quite suppiles (Score:3, Informative)
alternatively, i understand it is fairly easy to disassemble a power supply and get really nice quiet sanyo denki or panaflow fan to replace the (most likely) lower quality noisy sleeve bearing fan in there now. check out plycon [plycon.com] for fans if taking this route.
hope this helps.
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Re:Quite suppiles (Score:2)