[KLUG Members] Re: Power supplies for computers

[Bryan J. Smith]

Scott Van Singel wrote:
> I have read a lot about good power suppliers for servers
> and workstations. I have to add my .02 worth.
> I use a company called PC Power and Cooling. They make
> great power supplies and cases.

PC Power & Cooling products _are_ very nice.  Unfortunately, they
are usually quite pricey.

> We use the case and power supplies now. They also
> make a Bay Cool III which is great for serves.  You put
> upto three Hard drives in this bay and a high performance
> fan blows air across them.  Keeps the hard drives cool real
> cool.

If you buy the Antec SX1040 or, for servers, SX1240, you get one and
two, respectively, removable HD "cages" (upto 3 drives in each) with
a fan in the front of each (optional, you must buy the 80mm fan, but
they are usually <<$5).  That removes the requirement for something
like the costly Bay Cool III.  It did the job for my thermal issues
with HDs in my servers and workstations.  And the overall airflow
continues to impress me.

> Here is the link: http://pcpowercooling.com/

http://www.antec-inc.com/product/cases/perfhome.html

Again, don't get me wrong, PC Power & Cooling products are excellent
products.  By the prices are often 2-3x what you can get from a few,
select other vendors.

-- TheBS

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