Hi,
I'm part-way through building a computer for my aunt and please teach' I'm stuck I'm using a small(ish) retro mATX case (ACME ACM605X) which has limited space for PSU placement in the designated upper power supply area; part of the optical bay cradle is blocking around 50% of the PSU fan (Corsair CX450). I have 4 choices as I look at it:
1 - Place PSU fan-down with 50% of fan blocked
2 - Place PSU fan-up but only allowing less than 1cm clearance above it to draw air in
3 - Install an SFX PSU fan-up (it allows a slightly-better 4.5cm clearance above the PSU)
4 - Dremmel out part of the cradle to allow the full-size PSU to breathe (would be awkward considering I don't have the tools)
5 - Nope, I'm not going to use a different case!
Would I get away with using the SFX PSU with 4.5cm clearance or would it be better to run with the larger PSU (and larger fan) with only 50% of the fan showing? I'm guessing the SFX would be best but if someone can say different I'd be interested!
Thanks in advance.. Matt
I'm part-way through building a computer for my aunt and please teach' I'm stuck I'm using a small(ish) retro mATX case (ACME ACM605X) which has limited space for PSU placement in the designated upper power supply area; part of the optical bay cradle is blocking around 50% of the PSU fan (Corsair CX450). I have 4 choices as I look at it:
1 - Place PSU fan-down with 50% of fan blocked
2 - Place PSU fan-up but only allowing less than 1cm clearance above it to draw air in
3 - Install an SFX PSU fan-up (it allows a slightly-better 4.5cm clearance above the PSU)
4 - Dremmel out part of the cradle to allow the full-size PSU to breathe (would be awkward considering I don't have the tools)
5 - Nope, I'm not going to use a different case!
Would I get away with using the SFX PSU with 4.5cm clearance or would it be better to run with the larger PSU (and larger fan) with only 50% of the fan showing? I'm guessing the SFX would be best but if someone can say different I'd be interested!
Thanks in advance.. Matt