Quiet and Modular PSU Recommendations?

Areyn13 · October 15, 2020

So my current PSU is an Antec HCG-620m and something I've noticed is that over the past few years, the most audible thing coming from my rig is in fact the PSU fan. It makes a kind of loud whine when spinning, it's heard above all of my other fans in my case and so I thought after having it for nearly 6 years now that I'd get a replacement. What would be a good recommendation for someone wanting a decent quality 650w-750w PSU that is quiet/silent and has some nice modulairty without those gross/stiff mustard cables, my plan is to power a 3070 and 5800x in the not so distant future, ty!

Mateyyy · October 15, 2020

Do you have a set budget for the PSU?

Areyn13 · October 15, 2020

2 minutes ago, Mateyyy said:

Do you have a set budget for the PSU?

Um i guess i have no set budget, just the cheapest unit while also remaining quiet/silent and high quality

Mateyyy · October 15, 2020

8 minutes ago, Areyn13 said:

Um i guess i have no set budget, just the cheapest unit while also remaining quiet/silent and high quality

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sX7v6h/be-quiet-pure-power-11-600-w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-bn902

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bqVD4D/corsair-rmx-2018-550w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020177-na

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YdXYcf/fractal-design-ion-560-w-80-platinum-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-fd-psu-ionp-560p-bk

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VbhmP6/super-flower-leadex-iii-gold-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-sf-650f14hg

Out of the 550-600W units (the first three), I'd say the clear winner is the RMx, though this is assuming you're buying from the US.

If you want to go with 650W, I linked the Leadex III as it's a good bit cheaper than other similar options like the RMx, Straight Power 11, Whisper M and Ion+. I'd probably avoid Seasonic considering you're primarily looking for quiet operation.