Issue with PSU fan on Enermax EGN1200P power supply unit
Issue with PSU fan on Enermax EGN1200P power supply unit
@Aeacus
You seem to really dislike bequiet, huh? đ
I've already placed the order, so I'll check it out. The last one you shared looks pretty cool, so I'll look for it too.
It's not that I dislike Be Quiet! at all. Their PC cases, for instance, are quite interesting and I even thought about purchasing one as my own case. Specifically, I prefer the Dark Base 900 Pro.
Specs:
https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/699
This was one of the full-tower ATX cases I evaluated. What sets the 900 Pro apart is its inverse layout while remaining highly modular. Other choices I considered included Phanteks Enthoo Pro, Corsair 780 and Corsair 760T. Ultimately, I went with the Corsair 760T Black.
I also appreciate their CPU coolers, especially the large air cooler. The Dark Rock Pro 3 was a standout when it first launched, ranking among the top air coolers available. Its successor, the Dark Rock Pro 4, reduces cooling performance by one fan but remains quieter and still delivers solid results. It also looks appealing.
Mid-range and low-end CPU coolers from Be Quiet! donât quite match up.
Be Quiet! fans are average. There are better options available, but there are also inferior ones. So I remain indifferent about their fans.
However, their PSUs tend to be priced higher than competitors while offering less value. They can also be restrictive regarding warranty periods. For example, the Be Quiet! Straight Power 11, marketed as a strong second-tier series, only provides a 5-year warrantyâfar shorter than the typical 10 years offered by others. The successor, the Straight Power 12, does come with a 10-year warranty.
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Thanks a lot, mate! Got the advice today and installed it immediately. Great PSU for the price, happy to have followed your tips!
@Aeacus
I notice you're employing third-party PSU cables in your setup. Would replacing them with higher-quality ones be an option?
Anandtech readings can't be directly compared to Hwbusters data. Their conditions differ significantly.
Yes, it's possible to use tailored sleeved power cables instead of standard ones. The custom sleeved power cables from CableMod are their ModFlex full cable set. For example, the Skylake build includes this kit:
https://cablemod.com/product/cablemod-se...e-kit-red/
The Haswell build features this kit:
https://cablemod.com/product/cablemod-se...-kit-blue/
And the AMD build offers:
https://cablemod.com/product/cablemod-se...kit-green/
Because these kits are tailored to specific PSU brands, you must use a compatible set from your PSU manufacturer. Unfortunately, CableMod doesnât provide ready-made options for NZXT PSUs (NZXT is a smaller player in the PSU market). Youâll need to either utilize the cable configurator, visit Expand NZXT here:
https://cablemod.com/compatibility/
or reach out directly to CableMod to inquire about custom sleeved power cables for your C1500 model. They should be able to assist you if you decide to proceed with CableMod.
Another alternative is to contact NZXT and ask which brands they recommend for custom sleeved power cable kits, as CableMod isnât the only option. Although CableMod is well-regarded for quality.
When searching for custom sleeved power cables from CableMod before buying, I reached out to Seasonic and learned that they use similarly high-quality cables as their own stock products. This reassured me that using CableMod was a safe choice.
Edit:
A more affordable alternative involves using power cable extensions. You can clip these to your existing power cables, extending the length. When using a PSU shroud, you can conceal the original cables beneath it, but once the extension emerges from the MoBo tray, you can place the cable extension for a cleaner appearance.
CableMod provides several extension options:
https://cablemod.com/product-category/pr...sion-kits/
With extensions, the PSU model doesnât matterâonly the end of the power cable where the extension attaches is consistent across all models. You just need to select the appropriate color or even design your own custom extension cables within the CableMod configurator:
https://store.cablemod.com/configurator/
Changing the extensionâs length, color (per individual wire), and other features (like cable combs) is also possible.