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Modern PSU for the SE/30

I just installed a seasonic ssp-250sub in my SE/30, Astec power supply case and when the fan kicks in I can hear it whirring away-- loud enough that it bugs me. Did anyone remove the fan on their installation?
 
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I just installed a seasonic ssp-250sub in my SE/30, Astec power supply case and when the fan kicks in I can hear it whirring away-- loud enough that it bugs me. Did anyone remove the fan on their installation?
I haven’t ever really heard the sound from the seasonic psu fan over the se30 fan but with the Astec psu case I’m thinking you’d be fine given that it’s pretty well ventilated and the se30 is a pretty low load. I’m also quite sure somebody did exactly this once in this thread.
 
Thanks, I bought a noctua fan to replace it , and if that quiets things down, great. If not I'll disconnect it and see how it goes
 
Will this PSU work?



Top Highlights



Brand
Sanpyl
Compatible devices
Personal Computer
Connector type
Floppy
Output wattage
270 Watts
Wattage
270 watts
Cooling method
Air
  • WIDE APPLICATIO This FSP270 60LE 1U power supply is suitable for assembling all in one machines, cash registers, routers, for NAS servers, for ITX small chassis, for FLEX servers, small chassis and other equipment.
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY: This 270W power supply uses turbine heat dissipation design without mesh cover to reduce wind resistance and sound guide and improve heat dissipation efficiency.
  • STABLE POWER: This FSP270 60LE power supply adopts 20+4Pin motherboard power supply and 4Pin CPU power supply. With 2 x SATA interface and 2 x IDE interface.
  • 270W RATED POWER: This power supply unit adopts wires in safety standard, approx 15.7in long, 270W rated power.
  • STRONG METAL: This 270W power supply unit adopts premium metal material, which is sturdy and durable.
 
Will this PSU work?



Top Highlights



Brand
Sanpyl
Compatible devices
Personal Computer
Connector type
Floppy
Output wattage
270 Watts
Wattage
270 watts
Cooling method
Air
  • WIDE APPLICATIO This FSP270 60LE 1U power supply is suitable for assembling all in one machines, cash registers, routers, for NAS servers, for ITX small chassis, for FLEX servers, small chassis and other equipment.
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY: This 270W power supply uses turbine heat dissipation design without mesh cover to reduce wind resistance and sound guide and improve heat dissipation efficiency.
  • STABLE POWER: This FSP270 60LE power supply adopts 20+4Pin motherboard power supply and 4Pin CPU power supply. With 2 x SATA interface and 2 x IDE interface.
  • 270W RATED POWER: This power supply unit adopts wires in safety standard, approx 15.7in long, 270W rated power.
  • STRONG METAL: This 270W power supply unit adopts premium metal material, which is sturdy and durable.

Right form factor, but that PSU is absolute trash - avoid like the plague. Typically one of the Seasonic flex SUB or SUG units are used.
 
Hi All,

I wanted to let folks know that there is a new option for SE/30 power supplies. With the help of other people in the forums, I've developed a universal drop in replacement power supply for the SE & SE/30. It is a direct replacement for all three types of power supplies - Astec, Sony, and Hitachi (made in Singapore). It only requires a small amount of soldering for the mains power connector for the respective manufacturer.

All the details can be found on this thread:

The power supply can be purchased on eBay here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266898469654

@JdM74 was kind enough to put together a pdf with all the information.

Best,

Chris
 

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