Favorite PSU form factor?

[JosephEK]

There's numerous PSU types to work with. As someone who uses an RX 460 most of them are viable options.

ATX,
SFX,
SFX-L,
TFX,
Flex-ATX,
Nano-ATX (those HDPlex internal brick things),
And Pico PSU like the HDPlex thing, but with external bricks

Those are just the models off the top of my head that can be purchased for consumer use. Did I miss any? What is your favorite?

 

[tinyitx]

I have been using ATX for years and have only recently ventured into SFF realm. SFX-L is my favourite with SFX being a very close second. SFX-L having a larger fan (thus less noise) is a strong attraction to me. But I am going to use a Corsair SF600 for my next build though.

 

[Damascus]

Case first, then PSU

 

[RelentlesSausage]

i just ordered a pico psu from g unique and it seems like an option that will work with every case

 

[Phuncz]

Case first, then PSU

If that is indeed the underlying point, I agree. The case defines your size limits and a PSU is one of the largest volume components in the case.

On the other hand I prefer the SFX-L size because of the broad lineup. The current crop allows most popular configurations, while offering choice and flexibility, with a proper pricing and good performance.

 

[cleveland]

DC-ATX > Flex-ATX > TFX > everything else

 

[jtd871]

Whichever one that I've already paid for and still works fine.

 

[Solo]

An external one that can be hidden away somewhere to make my PC smaller on my desk.

 

[el01]

Any unit from SeaSonic or Mean Well. Those guys do a good job. Supermicro power supplies are kinda good as well. I personally like overkill power supply configurations (redundant 1200W setup as an example), but that's just me.

 

[Smanci]

Anything that makes the least amount of noise, Currently that's an ATX, preferably 140mm in length.

Spoiler

External Bricks Don't Count

 

[Choidebu]

Internal brick + direct plug dc-atx.
No fan, no noise!

 

[BirdofPrey]

Internal brick + direct plug dc-atx.
No fan, no noise!

I wish I could find that for 12v. HDPlex is 19v

I can't find any other internal bricks.

 

[smitty2k1]

I wish I could find that for 12v. HDPlex is 19v

I can't find any other internal bricks.

Mean Well EPP-400-12 or 200-12

 

[Gautam]

Flex to be contrarian. And because it's objectively the best when it comes to power per liter, even against SFX, DC & bricks, in the 300-600W range.