Safe to install like this?

[flibberdipper]

I was eying up this PSU to replace my current one, and I noticed that it has a hybrid mode. Would it be safe to use under the shroud in my Enthoo Pro with the fan side down, or should I leave it in "redneck" mode (you know, since we all drive 4MPG trucks)? And also, how quiet is the fan?

 

EDIT: Only reason I'm considering it is because people say the RM650 isn't good, and I don't feel like arguing.

[Aniallation]

I was eying up this PSU to replace my current one, and I noticed that it has a hybrid mode. Would it be safe to use under the shroud in my Enthoo Pro with the fan side down, or should I leave it in "redneck" mode (you know, since we all drive 4MPG trucks)? And also, how quiet is the fan?

For your money, the XFX XTR is much better then the Seasonic X, and honestly you won't notice the difference. The XTR also has hybrid fan mode. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx

 

I'd leave the fan up if you're going to be running it in passive mode most of the time.

[AlexStriz]

Hey! excuse me! I'll have you know.. my truck gets 5 miles per gallon

[flibberdipper]

For your money, the XFX XTR is much better then the Seasonic X, and honestly you won't notice the difference. The XTR also has hybrid fan mode. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx

 

I'd leave the fan up if you're going to be running it in passive mode most of the time.

I kinda noticed the San Ace in the SeaSonic one which could be a good thing... And I've dealt with enough XFX crap (mostly higher-end video cards), so I don't wanna deal with them more.

 

Hey! excuse me! I'll have you know.. my truck gets 5 miles per gallon

Ours gets like 13/26.

[AlexStriz]

I kinda noticed the San Ace in the SeaSonic one which could be a good thing... And I've dealt with enough XFX crap (mostly higher-end video cards), so I don't wanna deal with them more.

 

Ours gets like 13/26.

I was joking. I don't have a truck.. who do you think I am? @AlwaysFSX?

[Aniallation]

I kinda noticed the San Ace in the SeaSonic one which could be a good thing... And I've dealt with enough XFX crap (mostly higher-end video cards), so I don't wanna deal with them more.

I've had to deal with deal with LOTS of XFX BS in the past, but my friend had an XFX 280 that was having fan issues, and man has their customer service and support really turned around, it's actually great now. I wouldn't even worry about having to touch them with the XTR though, being based on the excellent Seasonic G (with added modularity and hybrid fan mode). It also has a better fan (FDB) then the Seasonics.

The $35 is worth your time.

Ours gets like 13/26.

26?! Damn

My dad's truck gets 21/22, and it's a Hybrid -.-

I was joking. I don't have a truck.. who do you think I am? @AlwaysFSX?

loooooool

[flibberdipper]

I've had to deal with deal with LOTS of XFX BS in the past, but my friend had an XFX 280 that was having fan issues, and man has their customer service and support really turned around, it's actually great now. I wouldn't even worry about having to touch them with the XTR though, being based on the excellent Seasonic G (with added modularity and hybrid fan mode). It also has a better fan (FDB) then the Seasonics.

 

The $35 is worth your time.

It's more expensive? Or did I read that wrong?

 

26?! Damn

 

My dad's truck gets 21/22, and it's a Hybrid -.-

Yup. It's at least a 6.2L diesel. Sad part is, our '08 CVPI gets the same... Our '70 LeSabre gets the same...

[Aniallation]

It's more expensive? Or did I read that wrong?

XTR is cheaper.

[AlwaysFSX]

I was joking. I don't have a truck.. who do you think I am? @AlwaysFSX?

26?! Damn

 

My dad's truck gets 21/22, and it's a Hybrid -.-

I've been summoned.

 

Oh, I'll contribute. I got 24 MPG driving in the city to get ice cream last night.

[Lolzious]

Ours gets like 13/26.

10mpg over here... Dem twin turbos are doing their job hahaha