Purchasing help.

[linnemeyerhere]

Measure from the end of the case to the optical drive in your case. Mine is a totally different layout with the PSU on the bottom and not the top like yours.
I'm just trying to show you the added space you'll need to make the cables turn 90 degrees to head out to there connections.

 

[precrime3]

alright to where the optical drive starts? i tried that but I gave my self half inch buffer for cables, or should i do what you said?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

That could be the rub right there. You need a good 2 inches to connect the cables and have them make a turn away from the optical drive. You may need to relocate the optical drive into a lower bay. In my latest build I used a non modular PSU like what your replacing only much upgraded quality. It may actually take less space as the whole bundle of cables comes out of one whole in the PSU.

 

[precrime3]

got another question. The corsair hx 1000w psu model claims to have a dual transformer. What exactly does that mean. It also said something of having 2 12V rails with 40A each. Please explain. I am looking at this one and the coolermaster silent pro m 1000w bronze. Gold version if it fits. Which one is better and why. Thanks!

 

[precrime3]

and it comes with an expansion bay. Move it to that one? Another tut I gotta go look for lol.

 

[precrime3]

so how would i do that? would i have to mess with any jumper settings? if there's a tutorial already their, please give me a link.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Dual transformers just splits the load between two transformers kind of like having dual power supply's. The dual rails as well is the same benefit splitting the load onto two rails gives the power supply added capacity for large power demands like triple SLI. All of this is way over kill for your rig and not to be of concern.

got another question. The corsair hx 1000w psu model claims to have a dual transformer. What exactly does that mean. It also said something of having 2 12V rails with 40A each. Please explain. I am looking at this one and the coolermaster silent pro m 1000w bronze. Gold version if it fits. Which one is better and why. Thanks!

 

[linnemeyerhere]

It being what? I was concerned if the modular cables coming out the back only having the 1/2 inch of room as you noted wouldn't be enough room for the cables to do there thing.....making a right angle to head into the case difficult?

and it comes with an expansion bay. Move it to that one? Another tut I gotta go look for lol.

 

[precrime3]

oh. Let me just measure from case end to optical drive and report back to you.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I will post and then watch along with you for the quality of this as I've never watched it....I have just learned by doing but these video's can always be of help!

so how would i do that? would i have to mess with any jumper settings? if there's a tutorial already their, please give me a link.

 

[precrime3]

making a right angle into head? Please reiterate.

 

[precrime3]

and which psu do you think is better?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Here's another video:

 

[linnemeyerhere]

 

[AddRAM]

I`d go with a Corsair 750 or 850, but if you can afford the 1000, go for it.

Corsair CMPSU-850AX AX850 Power Supply - ATX, Modular, 850 Watt, 80+ Gold Certified, 120mm Ultra-Quiet Fan at TigerDirect.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011&Tpk=Corsair%20HX850&IsVirtualParent=1

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Cables turning from the PSU plug towards there connection points.

making a right angle into head? Please reiterate.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I've become a real Seasonic fan as they are the pinnacle of PSU build quality:
SeaSonic X-SERIES X-1050 1050W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Then there's my other choice and it's got the lifetime warranty !
Ultra X4 Modular 1050-Watt ATX Power Supply V2 - 1050W, 135mm Fan, ATX, 80+ Silver, Active PFC, Nvidia SLI, ATI Crossfire X, Vibration Dampener Included, Lifetime Warranty with Registration at TigerDirect.com

 

[precrime3]

width and length are good on the seasonic but let me measure from case end to optical drive to see if it'll fit.

 

[precrime3]

and fully modular, that's attractive.