What PSU do you advise for a HTPC 24/7 build.

[Clampy]

Hey guys,

 

I was planning on getting the RM450, but was told to steer clear. I was given an alternative, but more opinions is not a bad thing. Here is my build (for now):

 

 

No GPU, just a CPU plex/storage PC. What PSU would you advise for this system? Will eventually add 2 more HDDs, probably reds as well.

 

Thanks a lot

Clampy

[STRMfrmXMN]

Hey guys,

 

I was planning on getting the RM450, but was told to steer clear. I was given an alternative, but more opinions is not a bad thing. Here is my build (for now):

 

 

No GPU, just a CPU plex/storage PC. What PSU would you advise for this system? Will eventually add 2 more HDDs, probably reds as well.

 

Thanks a lot

Clampy

An RM is totally fine for a no GPU system.

[N64CUBE]

Hey guys,

 

I was planning on getting the RM450, but was told to steer clear. I was given an alternative, but more opinions is not a bad thing. Here is my build (for now):

 

 

No GPU, just a CPU plex/storage PC. What PSU would you advise for this system? Will eventually add 2 more HDDs, probably reds as well.

 

Thanks a lot

Clampy

Woah where are you from with those prices

[fire219]

Woah where are you from with those prices

It's probably their local currency, with a base unit that is much smaller than USD.

[N64CUBE]

It's probably their local currency, with a base unit that is much smaller than USD.

I'm aware just curious

[The Official Czex]

I'm aware just curious

 

Zimbabwe. He bought some bread for his family today. He paid four billion dollars.

 

 

Had to use the wheelbarrow too...

[Clampy]

Woah where are you from with those prices

 

Haha, Sweden (SEK).

[Clampy]

An RM is totally fine for a no GPU system.

 

Yea - I'll probably just go with it, but wanted to make sure as I got a negative POV from that part.

[STRMfrmXMN]

Yea - I'll probably just go with it, but wanted to make sure as I got a negative POV from that part.

For the record, it's not the best value PSU. If you can get an XFX TS or something like that for cheaper then do it.

[Clampy]

For the record, it's not the best value PSU. If you can get an XFX TS or something like that for cheaper then do it.

 

Yea I get that, wanted something solid that I could trust with a 24/7 machine. I would drop it if the gain didn't seem worth it. I'll take a look at the XFX.

 

Thanks

[N64CUBE]

Zimbabwe. He bought some bread for his family today. He paid four billion dollars.

 

 

Had to use the wheelbarrow too...

Gotta love zimbabwe

[quan289]

The RM450 isn't a bad PSU that should should feel the need to "steer clear" from. It's a decent mainstream unit, that offer good performance (electrically), full modularity, gold efficiency, and a silent operation (will remain fanless in that HTPC build). However, the RM series seem to be a much more poor value than the superior RMx series. You could get the RM550x for cheaper at 999SEK: https://www.dustinhome.se/product/5010883982/rmx-series-rm550x

 

Anyways, here's are other options:

The Seasonic G 360w would be able to power that, and it should be around 700SEK.

You could also get the Fractal Design Edison M 450w (Seasonic G 450w internally) for around 900 SEK as well

 

Between those three, I would go for the RMx, but the G360 is a good option if you want to spend less.

[Clampy]

The RM450 isn't a bad PSU that should should feel the need to "steer clear" from. It's a decent mainstream unit, that offer good performance (electrically), full modularity, gold efficiency, and a silent operation (will remain fanless in that HTPC build). However, the RM series seem to be a much more poor value than the superior RMx series. You could get the RM550x for cheaper at 999SEK: https://www.dustinhome.se/product/5010883982/rmx-series-rm550x

 

Anyways, here's are other options:

The Seasonic G 360w would be able to power that, and it should be around 700SEK.

You could also get the Fractal Design Edison M 450w (Seasonic G 450w internally) for around 900 SEK as well

 

Between those three, I would go for the RMx, but the G360 is a good option if you want to spend less.

 

Mega! Thank you.