Prototype case and 1U PSU

cheftonyganza

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Jan 15, 2011
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I am looking at a new case, and I want something different or something I can mod. So I stumbled upon this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170641924834&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

It seems very small for a a full size ATX case and I like the Line-x coating and design - definately something nobody else will have.

The thing is it uses a 1U Power Supply.

I think 1U PSU's are server power supplies.

If I get the case, what do I need to know about 1U power supplies?

They seem to only go up to 300 watts, is that enough for a P67 motherboard and a single graphics card like an HD 5950?

Also, will the power connectors fit a P67 motherboard?

Photo:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk3/darthbluescreen/DBS-Proto-Case-1-5-s.jpg
 

996GT2

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Honestly, I'd avoid all the hassle of dealing with a server PSU and just get this brand-new Lian Li instead. It's almost the same size and the price is reasonable for an aluminum case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112218

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dawp

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Jul 2, 2005
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I don't like the stand offs that case uses. I have an older lian li with the same standoffs and they tend to drop when you mount the motherboard.
 

cheftonyganza

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Jan 15, 2011
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The Lian-Li goods good, but it is 5 inches longer then the prototype.

It also doesn't have the cool Linex coating and the overall look.

Probably can get it much cheaper then the new Lian-Li.