Epox 9NPA+ Ultra vs. OCZ Modstream?

[Visionism]

Hi guys n gals. I'm currently planning a system based around the Epox 9NPA+ Ultra and I'd like to use an OCZ Modstream modular power supply. I know the ATX power connector on the Epox forces you to route the cable around the CPU cooler. I also know that the ATX power cable on the Modstream power supplies is rather short. Obviously my question is "Will it reach without straining?" The last thing I want is a cable that's going to be constantly pulling on the power header or stetched tight against the CPU cooler (I'm using a stock cooler btw) Anyone have any experience with this combo? TIA

 

[Azkarr]

Well, I have a relatively long power cable with this mobo, and it has a 20-24 pin converter, which makes it even longer. There is no rpoblem with routing it around the CPU. I think the cable will just have to be very flexible; it shouldn't need to be too long.

 

[Visionism]

Thanks. I've been dithering back and forth over this and I think I'm going to go with a fully ATX12v 2.0 compliant PSU anyway.

 

[MBentz]

I have exact mobo you list and the 420W OCZ Modstream MPSU. It reaches pretty easily IMO, but there's not a lot of slack.