P-180 case with modular PSU

[velocci]

hi there, I heard that the Antec P-180 case is not good with modular PSUs.
is this true? and if so, why?

 

[RichPLS]

I havent, but would assume the length of the cables may not extend far enough...

 

[velocci]

why would you assume the cables would be short in a modular PSU?

I havent, but would assume the length of the cables may not extend far enough...

 

[RichPLS]

I am not nec making that assumption, but that could be the only reason that I could imagine, since the P180 is a large case and you mentioned a possible problem.

 

[velocci]

just to make sure, a modular PSU is a PSU where the cables can be removed right?

I am not nec making that assumption, but that could be the only reason that I could imagine, since the P180 is a large case and you mentioned a possible problem.

 

[RichPLS]

Right.

 

[xSunnYx]

Got a question as well, since i'm about to buy 1 soon..

Do you need to extend the PSU cables? Or are they long enough to reach your other components? (CD/DVD drive for example)

why would you assume the cables would be short in a modular PSU?

I havent, but would assume the length of the cables may not extend far enough...

The length of the cables could be too short, since the PSU is located in a seperate chamber at the bottom of the case..

 

[linux_0]

Most cables are more than long enough to reach all components.

The cables on "cheapo" PSUs are sometimes too short because the mfg is trying to save $$$$$$

On quality PSUs that is rarely the case.

If you do end up having cables that are too short you can always buy an extension cable.

 

[HolyBull]

hi there, I heard that the Antec P-180 case is not good with modular PSUs.
is this true? and if so, why?

Just from reading the reviews from NewEgg, seems like there's a high number of the PSUs that are DOA.

 

[velocci]

hi, which PSU are you talking about?

hi there, I heard that the Antec P-180 case is not good with modular PSUs.
is this true? and if so, why?

Just from reading the reviews from NewEgg, seems like there's a high number of the PSUs that are DOA.

 

[aj49]

I have an ASUS P5N32Sli dlx & Enermax Liberty 620W. Got the Enermax as THG, no one else incl Enermax, listed the cable length. length very much no prob except the 8-pin atx is as far away as possible. it routed ok between the ram n cpu but i made an extension (got lotsa stuff @ www.performance-pcs.com) They ship before I even sent the order in!lol Hint - if you get this, the power leads will slide "under" the corner of the lower fan frame to get to the lower HDD cage, dont route up n over as they suggest but it is tight. I have 2 P180's n the main complaint as reviewed is one of the front doors is warped a little. This case was made for the MB - check it out.