Server PSU for a gaming rig?

ScytheSpectre

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Jun 10, 2016
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A bit of a backstory: So, I've recently built a gaming pc with mid-range specs in the form of an i5-4690k and a gtx 970, and I housed it all in an NZXT Source 210. After a couple of months, I've had to move my pc countless times to the point where it's just plain silly and the sheer size of a case like the Source 210 is the primary reason it's getting on my nerves. I've a bit of metalworking experience and I've always wanted to make my own pc case so I figured this would be the perfect time. That being said, I want it to be as thin and as light as possible and atx power supplies (and even sfx ones) won't fit into my ideal design.

My question is: will this psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338055 be sufficient for a gaming rig, or should I look elsewhere? It's pretty much the perfect size and shape; I just have no knowledge of this sort of thing.
 
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Firstly, those are LOUD. Like, LOUD LOUD.

Depends on the gaming rig. It's only got one PCIe 6+2 pin connector, and most of the more powerful GPUs use two.

It's also got very tight over-current protection by the looks of it, so molex/SATA adapters likely won't work well.

I'm not sure how decent Athena PSUs are, but the label on that doesn't inspire confidence - no total 12V rail spec, and no literal "700W", plus it's rated at peak power not constant. Price is high, too.

I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
Firstly, those are LOUD. Like, LOUD LOUD.

Depends on the gaming rig. It's only got one PCIe 6+2 pin connector, and most of the more powerful GPUs use two.

It's also got very tight over-current protection by the looks of it, so molex/SATA adapters likely won't work well.

I'm not sure how decent Athena PSUs are, but the label on that doesn't inspire confidence - no total 12V rail spec, and no literal "700W", plus it's rated at peak power not constant. Price is high, too.

I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
 
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