cases without psu compatment
- Thread starter RobTi
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A manufacturer of both cases and PSUs could implement a new format, call it ATX 2.0 or something, and begin selling those cases and PSUs alongside the normal ATX format cases and PSUs. Could take off.
For example, a PSU that sits width-wise instead of depth-wise, i.e. with the connectors pointing towards the motherboard tray instead of to the front of the case, retaining the exhaust vents and power lead connector in the regular place facing the rear. For cooling, maybe 2 x 80mm fans on the opposite side facing the front of the case helping cool any drives there at the same time.
This would provide more room inside the bottom of the case for more drives or rad-space or fans pointing up at GPU, and maybe avoid the need to have the floor of the case raised up, helping bring height down a little as well.
Phanteks, Corsair, NZXT, Cooler Master, are just some of the ones who could do it (or something different) if they wanted.
I spend a fair bit of time tinkering in Sketchup with case design, as a hobby. It's almost like playing chess with yourself - every move leads to a dozen other considerations.
For example, a PSU that sits width-wise instead of depth-wise, i.e. with the connectors pointing towards the motherboard tray instead of to the front of the case, retaining the exhaust vents and power lead connector in the regular place facing the rear. For cooling, maybe 2 x 80mm fans on the opposite side facing the front of the case helping cool any drives there at the same time.
This would provide more room inside the bottom of the case for more drives or rad-space or fans pointing up at GPU, and maybe avoid the need to have the floor of the case raised up, helping bring height down a little as well.
Phanteks, Corsair, NZXT, Cooler Master, are just some of the ones who could do it (or something different) if they wanted.
I spend a fair bit of time tinkering in Sketchup with case design, as a hobby. It's almost like playing chess with yourself - every move leads to a dozen other considerations.
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Seasonic are releasing a power supply which is very tidy called connect, an adapter goes behind the motherboard tray and all the cables route to there.
https://www.pcbuildersclub.com/en/2...ect-passive-700-watts-and-sfx-with-800-watts/
https://www.pcbuildersclub.com/en/2...ect-passive-700-watts-and-sfx-with-800-watts/
Many really small cases only have room for an external PSU. For example:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lazer3d-ht5-timber-mini-itx-htpc-white-oak-ca-04g-lz.html
It's intended for use with PSUs like this:
https://www.hdplex.com/hdplex-400w-hi-fi-dc-atx-power-supply-16v-24v-wide-range-voltage-input.html
The PSU comes in two parts; a DC-DC converter that sits inside the case, and an AC-DC power brick (like the ones laptops use) outside of the case.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lazer3d-ht5-timber-mini-itx-htpc-white-oak-ca-04g-lz.html
It's intended for use with PSUs like this:
https://www.hdplex.com/hdplex-400w-hi-fi-dc-atx-power-supply-16v-24v-wide-range-voltage-input.html
The PSU comes in two parts; a DC-DC converter that sits inside the case, and an AC-DC power brick (like the ones laptops use) outside of the case.
