Multiple Questions

1. What kind of power supply brand is decent.. OCZ? Thermaltake

2. Power supplys that promise 12-17dbs sound output, is that on max load?.. you know when your playing a game, and the thing heats up.

3. What kind of power supply brand do you use?

well i apreciate every response made, and will read and take note.. because i am looking for a new one

BMP4NSWR

1.  PC Power & Cooling, Zippy, Seasonic/Corsair, Silverstone, Enhance, Fortron, Seventeam, some Antec, some OCZ, some Ultra, etc.  I especially like the inexpensive, quiet units with 120 mm fans and high efficiency from Corsair (Seasonic-manufactured) and Seasonic.  Enhance and Fortron are reportedly very competitive as well, especially on price.

2.  Never trust manufacturer-provided noise ratings, especially when comparing units across brands.  Always check silentpcreview.com for accurate noise measurements in their articles or forums.  Jonnyguru.com also for PSUs.

3.  Corsair HX520W, Seasonic S12-380, Ultra XVS 600, and a few shitty ones.  All are as close to silent as you'll get.  The Seasonic-built units are efficient, have APFC, have convenient Molex easy-off clips (look for pictures), and were not too expensive.  The XVS 600 does not have PFC, but is still pretty efficient and was very cheap when I bought it.  The Corsair and Ultra both have modular cabling.

I don't go that specific on power supplies. I have a 3 year old 450 watt and had NO problems with it. The only thing I take into specifics is motherboards and graphics cards.

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Not caring about your PSU can work out just fine, but there are many PC builders that like to keep certain things in mind:

- Adequate power at all times on all rails for all components, especially for systems with high-drain graphics cards and CPUs and/or multiple hard drives that aren't staggered for sequential power-up

- Voltage stability on all of the power rails for clean overclocks and safe operation of all components

- Adequate cooling, since the PSU is often considered a key part of a computer's cooling strategy as a vital exhaust point direct from the CPU HSF in the absence of - or in conjunction with - a rear fan

- Efficient operation to minimize heat and energy waste (and related costs) from the power outlet

- Power factor correction to extend the length of UPS backup operation time (and costs in some environments)

- Silent operation

- Quality and reliability of the electronics (capacitors, heatsinks, etc.)

- Cabling efficiency (modularity, sleeving, Flexforce, easy-off Molex clips etc.) for improving case airflow, convenience, and aesthetics

Concern over such matters is why sites like jonnyguru.com exist.

BUMP-IT-UP FOR GOOD ADVICE.