I'm probably buying this case, but it doesn't say what kind of power supply it takes. Is it just a regular ATX PSU, some kind of special PSU? You think it'd say.
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What PSUs to microATXs use?
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In general, mATX cases have less room, and therefore need a physically smaller PSU. The part that mounts to the case is the same as any other ATX PSU, but the depth is often less, because the case is smaller.
At 14.5" deep, you should be able to fit in a standard ATX PSU, might be a snug fit, but if you are worried -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&description=&srchInDesc=&minPrice=&maxPrice=
I've crammed a full size ATX PSU into a mATX case before - one of my servers. Has a Crystalfontz 633 in the top 5 1/4" bay, and the optical below that. There's about 1" of room between the back of the optical and the PSU. If your optical drive is on the short side (most LiteOn drives are) you should be okay.
If you do get a standard ATX psu, make sure and check the dimensions on it and choose a good quality unit that isn't too deep.
Peace,
Tim
At 14.5" deep, you should be able to fit in a standard ATX PSU, might be a snug fit, but if you are worried -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&description=&srchInDesc=&minPrice=&maxPrice=
I've crammed a full size ATX PSU into a mATX case before - one of my servers. Has a Crystalfontz 633 in the top 5 1/4" bay, and the optical below that. There's about 1" of room between the back of the optical and the PSU. If your optical drive is on the short side (most LiteOn drives are) you should be okay.
If you do get a standard ATX psu, make sure and check the dimensions on it and choose a good quality unit that isn't too deep.
Peace,
Tim