New PSU doesn't fit, should I buy a new case?

[CWatsonJr]

I have an ASUS M32AD and I purchased a new Corsair RM850i PSU and video card. The Footprint of the PSU is barely too large to be functional. So, I either need to return the PSU or buy a new case. I have wanted this PSU foe a while and it finally went on sale at Fry's so I purchased it.

If I get a new case, any suggestions? Any other solutions out there?

Here are a couple pictures of the existing case and components.

Case with PSU next to it.

Inside of case.

 

[digitaldoc]

Looks like the new PSU will be tight against your optical drive. I would probably try and see if it fits, but if not then yes get a new case.

 

[CWatsonJr]

Thank you.

I purchased a Corsair spec-02 case. Lots of room and I have the PSU installed. I will gut the other case on Thursday afternoon. The new case comes with 2 fans (front, back) but my mobo only has one case fan connector.

Is it better to pull air into the case or pull it out of the case?

Thank you again four help!

 

[digitaldoc]

With one fan, the air should be pulled out of the case. You should have airflow from front to back in general.

 

[CWatsonJr]

Thank you. I am going to buy either an adapter or splitter so I can plug in the front fan too.