Hi Guys,

I'm toying around with the idea of creating my own case for my next pc - mostly because I can't find a design I like. I was wondering if any of you knew the standard dimensions of a power supply for a, say, oh 450W.

I've gotten several dimensions from diagrams online, but the one that is most consistant seems to be 146.0mm x 150.0mm x 138.0mm.

Has anyone had an experience with these and know if this is accurate? Also, if these numbers are correct, to which dimension (ie. heighth, width, length, etc.) do the values pertain?

Thanks for your input.

~Brian

 

138.0 would be height
146.0 would be width
150.0 would be length (but you could have a 200.00mm PSU and it would fit most cases).

Wattage doesn't mean anything if the thing is not stable. I recommend Antec, PCP&C, OCZ, CoolerMaster and some others.

I like Antec (have one in my case, true 430) but Computers are changing and PSUs are starting to come out with dual 12v rails (most called version 2.0 or something like that). If you plan on keeping this for a while then you should probably get a 2.0 model.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817103924 This is one, a bit expensice (mine cost $76) but if the PSU fails it can take everything with it.

 

I agree, buying a good powersupply would be #1 on my list. Also, get a UPS, even if it is small. They work great as power conditions and can really save you from power surges and dips.

 

yep, cheap PSUs put out erratic voltages that vary, especially under load.

I too recommend one of the above. I also have the true430. it is more expensive, but the PC doesn't lock up for no reason like cheaper PCs do.