Antec 900 with a 520hx...problem??

[ForSciGuy]

So here is a dumb question?but I am new to this so I figure I am at least allowed a couple dumb questions. After a couple months of research I am planning on my first build?set for January. I just ordered my Antec 900 case ($50 AR) and I would like to go with the Corsairs 520hx power supply. The Antec 900 places the PSU on the bottom of the case and the 520hx has its 120mm fan on its bottom. So I am wondering: 1) if I should look for a new PSU? 2) if I could just flip the 520hx upside down so the fan faces up (will it still be able to be screwed into the case)? Or 3) should I just get the 520hx, put it in as normal and not worry about it?
Thanks for any help on this.
Mike

 

[YabbyU]

I have the 900 case sittin on my floor and looking at the 520 on newegg, it should work fine. You may only be able to get 2 of the 4 screws in but it isn't gonna fall anywhere : )

Don't put the fan down however if thats what you were thinking.....

 

[mpilchfamily]

Ive got the 900 and the Corsair VX550 in my system. I think the cables on the 550 are about as long as the HX520 so you should be fine.

 

[ForSciGuy]

Glad to hear it should be fine upside down since I really want the 520hx. I didn't even think of cable length being a problem. I will have to check into the VX550 vs HX520 cable length and hopefully the 520 is just as long.
Thanks for the info.
Mike

 

[mpilchfamily]

There really is no upside down for PSUs.

 

[tomoyo]

Originally posted by: ForSciGuy
Glad to hear it should be fine upside down since I really want the 520hx. I didn't even think of cable length being a problem. I will have to check into the VX550 vs HX520 cable length and hopefully the 520 is just as long.
Thanks for the info.
Mike

A lot of people have used the HX520/620 in a P180/182(which I would assume has pretty similar layout), I'd suspect it should be long enough in most situations.

 

[jonmcc33]

I have the Antec 900 and Corsair HX520 working fine together.