Will this psu work in this case?

Freehugmachine · 02-16-2009, 12:27 PM

Case

PSU

This is my first build and was told the psu would not fit, but received no clarification. All I could find was that the case was an atx full tower, and that the psu was an atx12v... which by my understanding should work.

If these are not compatible could someone please suggest a psu that would work.

Thanks

**simpswr** · 02-16-2009, 12:35 PM

and welcome to the Forum

Should work fine . . both are standard ATX

Freehugmachine · 02-16-2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks!

Yea I posted a build on an off-topic forum and was told about the "problem".

Since I'm new to building I was concerned... but from the information that is available I had no reason to think they wouldn't be compatible.

:)

Freehugmachine · 02-16-2009, 01:31 PM

This is my build (at least parts I don't already have)

CASE
Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-B Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811166005

MOBO
GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128376

CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103773

PSU
APEVIA ATX-AS680W-BL 680W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148022

RAM
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104097

VIDEO
XFX PVT98WYDFU GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.156686

I already have the other parts from a previous computer (hard drive/monitor/dvd drive)

Thanks for any help!

**simpswr** · 02-16-2009, 02:10 PM

Is this for gameing?

Freehugmachine · 02-16-2009, 03:28 PM

Yes it is a budget gaming rig. :p

Tumbleweed36 · 02-16-2009, 03:41 PM

If this were my build, I would get rid of the Apevia PSU and get either a Corsair, a Seasonic, or PC Power & Cooling power supply. Apevia is not a top quality supply IMHO.

Freehugmachine · 02-16-2009, 03:51 PM

I'm actually looking at a Corsair psu right now. The Apevia was only 40 bucks with rebates and at the time I looked was extremely cost efficient. I was mainly concerned with the PSU actually fitting inside the case when I was told it wouldn't.

Thinking of going with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 a 650w ATX12V / EPS12V

dai · 02-16-2009, 05:02 PM

good choice

**linderman** · 02-17-2009, 05:43 AM

the Corsair is a FAR better choice

spending $40.00 on that apevia .......... you could go over to the toilet flush your $40.00 and save money on shipping

02-16-2009, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Freehugmachine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Will this psu work in this case? Case PSU This is my first build and was told the psu would not fit, but received no clarification. All I could find was that the case was an atx full tower, and that the psu was an atx12v... which by my understanding should work. If these are not compatible could someone please suggest a psu that would work. Thanks Last edited by Freehugmachine; 02-16-2009 at 12:28 PM.

02-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,226 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Will this psu work in this case? and welcome to the Forum Should work fine . . both are standard ATX __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

02-16-2009, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Freehugmachine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Will this psu work in this case? Thanks! Yea I posted a build on an off-topic forum and was told about the "problem". Since I'm new to building I was concerned... but from the information that is available I had no reason to think they wouldn't be compatible. :)

02-16-2009, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Freehugmachine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Will this psu work in this case? This is my build (at least parts I don't already have) CASE Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-B Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811166005 MOBO GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128376 CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103773 PSU APEVIA ATX-AS680W-BL 680W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148022 RAM Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104097 VIDEO XFX PVT98WYDFU GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.156686 I already have the other parts from a previous computer (hard drive/monitor/dvd drive) Thanks for any help!

02-16-2009, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,226 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Will this psu work in this case? Is this for gameing? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

02-16-2009, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Freehugmachine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Will this psu work in this case? Yes it is a budget gaming rig. :p

02-16-2009, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,652 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will this psu work in this case? If this were my build, I would get rid of the Apevia PSU and get either a Corsair, a Seasonic, or PC Power & Cooling power supply. Apevia is not a top quality supply IMHO. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-16-2009, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Freehugmachine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Will this psu work in this case? I'm actually looking at a Corsair psu right now. The Apevia was only 40 bucks with rebates and at the time I looked was extremely cost efficient. I was mainly concerned with the PSU actually fitting inside the case when I was told it wouldn't. Thinking of going with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 a 650w ATX12V / EPS12V

02-16-2009, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,588 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Will this psu work in this case? good choice __________________

02-17-2009, 05:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Will this psu work in this case? the Corsair is a FAR better choice spending $40.00 on that apevia .......... you could go over to the toilet flush your $40.00 and save money on shipping __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial