I'm comparing PSUs mentioned by Assassin . Something I noticed with Antec EA-380D is the 80mm fan size vs. 120mm on others. Also noticed the fan is outside at the rear. The 120mm fans appear to be internal facing the bottom.
The goal is quiet operation. Is the 120mm fan going to be noticeably more quiet?
I'm leaning towards Antec because of the 80 Plus Bronze rating. I'm guessing less power = less heat = less noise, but perhaps a 5% difference is nothing.
But if a 120mm fan is better at moving air and more silent, then I'll lean towards the 120mm fan.
Also, any advantage on the fan placement (rear vs. internal like Rosewill )
The goal is quiet operation. Is the 120mm fan going to be noticeably more quiet?
I'm leaning towards Antec because of the 80 Plus Bronze rating. I'm guessing less power = less heat = less noise, but perhaps a 5% difference is nothing.
But if a 120mm fan is better at moving air and more silent, then I'll lean towards the 120mm fan.
Also, any advantage on the fan placement (rear vs. internal like Rosewill )