Bottom Loaded Power Supply

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2010/03/21 00:37:11 (permalink)

Bottom Loaded Power Supply

Are there any major disadvantages in using a case, (Antec P183) with the PS mounted in the bottom as opposed to the top, (other than heat rises...)?  Can't seem to find a decent mid tower case with features I want that doesn't look freaky.  The Antec might work but the PS is in the bottom of the case.  Thanks.

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    hairyjamie
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    Re:Bottom Loaded Power Supply 2010/03/21 11:01:05 (permalink)
    One clear disadvantage is that you may need to obtain a modular power supply so that you can ensure that cables reach where they're supposed to.

    Failing that you might have to buy some molex to whatever adapters (like I recently did after a build in an Antec 300).


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    Re:Bottom Loaded Power Supply 2010/03/21 13:40:52 (permalink)
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    One clear disadvantage is that you may need to obtain a modular power supply so that you can ensure that cables reach where they're supposed to.

    Failing that you might have to buy some molex to whatever adapters (like I recently did after a build in an Antec 300).


    I was hoping, (in this case) to use my Antec TruePower 2.  Can you install them upside down?



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    Re:Bottom Loaded Power Supply 2010/03/21 15:11:34 (permalink)
    You can indeed install them upside down,  I think that the necessary screw holes are present - watch out for airflow in the case if you do this though, as the PSU fan may now be pushing blasts of helpful hot air into your case!


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