Nesteq Nova 600W External PSU - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 3rd Aug 2007, 10:58

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...external_psu/1

So you want a PSU that can run a high end system, but your case overheats, is too small or you want something really, really quiet? We may have finally found what you're looking for.

naokaji · 3rd Aug 2007, 11:29

well.. i dont think that will be a psu many will buy... but, some modders will prolly be happy pants about it.

phuzz · 3rd Aug 2007, 12:17

It's a shame it's voltages ain't much good, because the other problems of cable lengths etc. would be even easier to fix than on a normal PSU. You wouldn't even have to worry about touching a capacitor.

Paradigm Shifter · 3rd Aug 2007, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by phuzz

It's a shame it's voltages ain't much good, because the other problems of cable lengths etc. would be even easier to fix than on a normal PSU. You wouldn't even have to worry about touching a capacitor.

I would agree, yes.

Awoken · 3rd Aug 2007, 15:20

It could also prove useful to those looking to locate a dual/triple radiator in their case as it would free up much needed space. Too expensive though.

boiled_elephant · 3rd Aug 2007, 15:49

Yeah, much too expensive.

The 'PSU outside the box' tactic is one I swear by, though - I'm not a modder at all, but that one innovation made my system run SO much better. Then again, mine's mATX - that could have something to do with it!

I love the design of the casing. A whole PC themed like that would look amazing.

Cupboard · 3rd Aug 2007, 19:04

Wouldn't it be possible to just put a normal PSU outside the box? that would seem like a much better idea, I mean, it wouldn't look so good, but it would have many of the advantages that this have and be half the price.

steveo_mcg · 3rd Aug 2007, 21:37

You'd have to lengthen the cables and really stick something insulated around it to prevent nasty shocks if something goes wrong, but no not a totally unmoddable proposition.

Smilodon · 3rd Aug 2007, 22:38

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Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

You'd have to lengthen the cables and really stick something insulated around it to prevent nasty shocks if something goes wrong, but no not a totally unmoddable proposition.

why do you need to insulate it? This is why we have the ground wire in the AC cable. (your computer case is directly connected to the case of the PSU, so keeping the PSU in the case have no safety advantages.)

Midcoregeek · 4th Aug 2007, 00:39

The voltage is a problem for high power-pc's but how about in a Home Theater PC application?

The lights on the outside and/or shelf space might be an issue... but silent, more room, reduced heat

Bindibadgi · 4th Aug 2007, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midcoregeek

The voltage is a problem for high power-pc's but how about in a Home Theater PC application?

The lights on the outside and/or shelf space might be an issue... but silent, more room, reduced heat

Yep, it would probably work well. Especially for those who can't get away with a 120W dc-dc psu

boiled_elephant · 4th Aug 2007, 11:49

I've got the machine in my sig running w/ the PSU (tagan 430W) sat outside the back of the box. The tagan cables made this easier - it's true that you have to arrange it carefully, or the cables won't reach. But my fans now run at about 1/3 the speed they did w/ it in, and I get consistently better game performance

Aesthetically, it looks horrible, though. I'd like to design and build my own case to hold everything better so all the fans went in the right direction, but I "cba".

Oclocker · 5th Aug 2007, 15:49

i thought about making something like this years back ( when baybuses were an endangered species

- so when i saw the review it had to be read! Major disapointment as its a good idea - but very poorly implemented, and way,way overpriced for the way its implemented. Actual hardware looks good - but losy package..

Bindibadgi · 5th Aug 2007, 17:14

Like I said in the value section, you can't really compare it to a standard 600W because of its completely different market, but it should be no more than £100 imo. Unlike almost every other unit I've ever used that claimed "silence", this one actually achieves it for a change, it just lacks attention to detail and 5/3.3V rails.

Pie_uk · 5th Aug 2007, 17:50

it would be ideal for the SFF market. to bad about the voltages not being stable and the cables

leexgx · 5th Aug 2007, 22:41

so its good upto 450W what should do for shuttles qute well i be Very surprised if you can get 300W-400W out of an shuttle type computer

Sparrowhawk · 7th Aug 2007, 19:51

We need to send a message to these people...
*Great idea
*Great form factor
*Great case design
But make the rail monitor more useful (IE switching from -12 to +12, etc?)
And make the internals more efficient and ATX-compliant.

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Cupboard I'm not a modder. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds/Durham Uni Posts: 1,848	Wouldn't it be possible to just put a normal PSU outside the box? that would seem like a much better idea, I mean, it wouldn't look so good, but it would have many of the advantages that this have and be half the price. __________________ i7 920, 8800GTS 512, 6GB Corsair all in an Intel DX58SO; 3*320GB RAID5; CM Stacker Samsung Q45.

3rd Aug 2007, 21:37	#8
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3rd Aug 2007, 11:29	#2
naokaji whatever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,879	well.. i dont think that will be a psu many will buy... but, some modders will prolly be happy pants about it.

3rd Aug 2007, 12:17	#3
phuzz Hypermodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 955	It's a shame it's voltages ain't much good, because the other problems of cable lengths etc. would be even easier to fix than on a normal PSU. You wouldn't even have to worry about touching a capacitor.

4th Aug 2007, 00:39	#10
Midcoregeek What's a Dremel? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 2	The voltage is a problem for high power-pc's but how about in a Home Theater PC application? The lights on the outside and/or shelf space might be an issue... but silent, more room, reduced heat

5th Aug 2007, 17:14	#14
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,292	Like I said in the value section, you can't really compare it to a standard 600W because of its completely different market, but it should be no more than £100 imo. Unlike almost every other unit I've ever used that claimed "silence", this one actually achieves it for a change, it just lacks attention to detail and 5/3.3V rails. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

5th Aug 2007, 17:50	#15
Pie_uk here... take a slice of my pie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,238	it would be ideal for the SFF market. to bad about the voltages not being stable and the cables __________________ Im a MAC

5th Aug 2007, 22:41	#16
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7th Aug 2007, 19:51	#17
Sparrowhawk Wetsander Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 546	We need to send a message to these people... Great idea Great form factor *Great case design But make the rail monitor more useful (IE switching from -12 to +12, etc?) And make the internals more efficient and ATX-compliant.