Best psu for Q07

SGWills

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so im in the mids of putting my SFF together still one or two parts to get

the main one giving me problems is the psu,

the system will be as follows

I5 3570k
Gigabyte Z77 Mitx
120gb boot ssd
1tb storage
16 gig ram
undecided on the graphics
intel closed loop cooler

mainly used for streaming music and films but i do have the odd session of gaming.

space is a premium in the case so was wondering what would be the best psu for the job. budget for the psu is up to £100

thanks
 
hoping with a fully modular psu it will keep the space for the loop.

the loop was only an idea at the moment as it stops the problem of the pci slot on the board interfering with the cooler for the cpu.

the only parts i havent really decided on at this point is graphics, psu and cooler,

im going without a ODD and getting a USB version and that should help a bit more with the internal space
 
The only fully modular i can think of is:

YOUR BASKET
1 x OCZ ZT 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply £63.98
Total : £74.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).



I think it's even a big too long for you Case too..

Your CPU cooler space is limited to 70mm high so a big cooler is out of the question.

I'd look at the AXP-100, a user review is here

The GPU would really decide what sort of power you need. If it's a GT430 you'd only need a 300-350W PSU where if its a 7850, 500w would be best..

Looking at the layout of the case scrapping the ODD doesn't really give you any more space to work in as it's blocked off anyway..
 
hard drive space is towards the bottom of the case, removing the odd means i can give more room where the psu and graphics will be by placing the hard drives where the odd will be.
 
SGWills said:
hard drive space is towards the bottom of the case, removing the odd means i can give more room where the psu and graphics will be by placing the hard drives where the odd will be.
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Ahh, should have thought of that, as that's what ive done in my case (though i have 2 x 5.25 bays; 1 ODD, 1 HDD+SSD) :)

Maybe that would be a good spot for your PSU cables. i don't think it would help get a closed loop in though.

Don't take my word as gospel, as i haven't used this case i don't know, just how it looks from my perceptive.

Anyway, just found the perfect PSU for you, Small, quiet, reliable and FULLY modular. :)

YOUR BASKET
1 x Silverstone Strider Plus 500W Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (SST-ST50F-P) £67.99
Total : £77.89 (includes shipping : £8.25).

 
that indeed does look like the ticket, will do a bit of reviewing to see how others have found it :)

any images of your case :) be interesting to see other options in similar small cases :)
 
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SGWills said:
that indeed does look like the ticket, will do a bit of reviewing to see how others have found it :)

any images of your case :) be interesting to see other options in similar small cases :)
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Mine case isn't as small as a Mini-ITX case, being the Matx that it is. but for an Matx case it is pretty small..

I have the option of a LONG GPU, Massive Heatsink (Nh-d14) and a few more harddrives too. And obviously being mATX I can go SLI/ Xfire.

Here are some pictures ( a faior bit bigger than the Q07 but gives more options. :)

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Sorry for the poor quality. :)
 
whats the general thoughts on graphic cards for the case? it advises maximum of 180mm.

I have always had a nvidia streak in me however im open to the idea of ATI cards

Light gaming (cs now and again, hitman:abs, COD)
films and music (films run through XBMC)
general web browsing and office docs editing etc

budget - hmm tough one as i would pay for what works out best in terms of meeting my needs, keeping the card cool/silent, futureproof as possible but i understand all tech will get old at some point :)
 
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