Fortress FT02 PSU choice

hawker1986 · 21 Feb 2010 at 08:55

Hi guy,

This is more of a PSU orientated question...but theres no PSU subforum.

Anywho. Im looking for a 1kw modular PSU for my shiny new Fortress 02, my current PSUs cables are on the short side to get round it properly and I want to be able to get everything round the back of the board. Looking at this atm:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-039-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083

Anyone used it, are the cables long and whats it like. Any other suggestions?

Cheers

Hawker

Strawberry · 21 Feb 2010 at 09:05

Another good choice would be
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-012-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Never used BeQuiet! myself, so I can't say anything, but Corsair PSUs are very popular.
Not sure about the lengths, but you can get extenders for them.

Also, PSU questions generally go into the "General Hardware" forum.

stulid · 21 Feb 2010 at 09:09

Be quiet get excellent reviews.

For detailed descriptions of the cable lengths visit the manufacturer websites.

Strawberry · 21 Feb 2010 at 09:43

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-021-AK&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=153

Would this help?

hawker1986 · 21 Feb 2010 at 12:32

Strawberry said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-021-AK&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=153

Would this help?

Nah that cable is actually all right, its the SATA and molex that are causing the headache, the drives are a long way from the PSU.

stulid said:
Be quiet get excellent reviews.

For detailed descriptions of the cable lengths visit the manufacturer websites.

Much appreciated, hadnt thought to look there, those cables ought definately be long enough.

Hawker

Technics · 21 Feb 2010 at 21:19

I Have one of the original Dark power Pro's from back when OcUk use to stock them and it's worked perfect ever since. Given that you linked the new ones i can only assume they have got better!

Drum2 · 22 Feb 2010 at 04:26

The Corsair HX series are usually the power supplies recommended for the FT02 due to their flat cables, handy because it's quite tight behind the motherboard.

rjk · 22 Feb 2010 at 11:57

any of the corsair or bequiet will fit

as will the coolermaster supplies

Ace Modder · 22 Feb 2010 at 12:19

The Bequiet PSU is of top notch quality. By far one of the best PSU's for reliability and efficency.

Here is a diagram of the cabling for the PSU you are looking at

khemist · 22 Feb 2010 at 16:07

I'm replacing my HX620 (reached fine) with the Dark Power Pro P8 900W in the FT02.

hawker1986 · 22 Feb 2010 at 20:38

Thanks very much guys, I think that when I make the upgrade ill go for the be quiet. Good looking unit too.

Thanks again

Hawker

khemist · 23 Feb 2010 at 15:29

Got the P8 900W today.

hawker1986 · 23 Feb 2010 at 15:54

Looking good Khemist, very nice indeed.

Would be good if you could get some picks up of when you have it in

Hawker

garsands · 23 Feb 2010 at 23:35

I have the Corsair HX 1000w in my FT02 case
The flat cables are a big help but what lets it down is the main power cable for the Motherboard is not flat same as the be quiet one I see above.

Also the SATA cables maybe a bit short if you have a lot of drives the 1st plug is to short just reaches past the Motherboard tray so luckly it does not get in the way when putting the case side back on.

khemist · 28 Feb 2010 at 16:06

Here it is, the psu fan lines up perfect with the rear intake.

Lt Goody · 28 Feb 2010 at 17:21

Looking good khemist but can i ask how much that venomous x covers the ram slots and would corsair dominators fit ok?