Recommended power supply for pfsense box
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I have build a pfsense box with a Asrock B365M Pro4, I3-8100 CPU (overkill I know, but got it for $65), 8Gb DDR4, 120Gb M.2 disk, and ATX case. The estimate wattage given by pcpartpicker is 140W. I've started looking at <350W PSU and I didn't find a lot of model with 80Plus >bronze ratings. What kind of PSU is recommended? Should I stick to ATX form or could I use other types in my ATX case?
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I have the same CPU as you, and use one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-SS-400FL2-Platinum-Fanless-Supply/dp/B003ZWQXUQ/
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PS. I use one of these to cool the CPU, so the whole system is passive & silent:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nofan-NOFAN-CR-80EH-CR-80EH/dp/B00HW2O2L2/
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@perlenbacher I found this one, but it is currently unavailable on amazon.
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That looks pretty crap.
This one may suit better:
https://www.amazon.ca/Seasonic-GX-750-Warranty-High-Performance-SSR-750GD2/dp/B07XF2JMGW/ -
@perlenbacher Like I said, looking for <350W for my needs.
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I have been using a PicoPSU for around eight years with various systems including an i3 2120 and currently a Xeon d 1521 for pfsense.
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@bobbenheim I found this, but I'm not sure if it comes with the power adapter. In the link you provided, it comes with a 192W power adapter.
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@rogeroger At first i purchased the 150 W DC power adapter, but the quality of it were horrendous, after around a year i started having problem with a USB DAC and it turned out it was EMI from that PSU. Got the 192 W one in the link and i haven't had a problem the last seven years. But all you need is a 12 V supply for it, and no it doesn't seem like there is a PSU with it in the link you provided. You could always drop Mini-box a mail and see how much the kit will set you back if they have to send it to, i assume, Canada, if you want to go the PicoPSU route.