- Apr 19, 2001
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I'm planning out a new Core 2 Duo system and am considering the Antec P180 and one of the 680i MBs, but both the ASUS and EVGA 680i MB's put the 8-pin CPU power connector way up in the corner behind the CPU, diametrically opposite where the power cables will be coming from in the P180 case. I'm concerned that the CPU power cable for the PS I buy won't reach.
I'm hoping to add a 8800GTX vid card (If I can swing the budget), so that might add some additional routing issues to the problem as well.
In particular, I'm considering the Thermaltake Toughpower 650W modular PS, (but am open to suggestions). I can't find specs on how long the cables are, but I'm guessing 18-20" from the pictures. Is that enough?
Does anyone have the P180 and a 680i MB? How did you route the CPU power cable? How much length do you need? Are extenders (cheaply) available for this cable?
Thanks!
I'm hoping to add a 8800GTX vid card (If I can swing the budget), so that might add some additional routing issues to the problem as well.
In particular, I'm considering the Thermaltake Toughpower 650W modular PS, (but am open to suggestions). I can't find specs on how long the cables are, but I'm guessing 18-20" from the pictures. Is that enough?
Does anyone have the P180 and a 680i MB? How did you route the CPU power cable? How much length do you need? Are extenders (cheaply) available for this cable?
Thanks!