Can you run a power supply upside down?

JC316 · May 25, 2007

I don't really see a designated UP, but I am just checking to make sure. I want to turn it upside down so I have a better place for my cables.

ktr · May 25, 2007

yea. i have done it...works the same

aximbigfan · May 25, 2007

sure, i build computers with upside-down psus all the time, i have to when the case's psu mount is at the bottom.

HOWEVER, the mounting holes on the psu/case are not simetrical. the case needs to have reverse mounting holes in order for the psu to be mounted upside-down. you can drill your own (obviuosly) if you want.

chris

DRDNA · May 25, 2007

I have 5 cases and they all are interchangeable.(upside down or right side up)

PS ..lol the rig in the sig isnt even in a case

keakar · May 25, 2007

i have seen some very nice mods with the PSU moved onto the top of case and the wires looked very sharp. they had totally opened everything up with plenty of room inside with just that simple switch. the old PSU hole was used for exhaust fans which pulled air right off the CPU. I have no pics though.

Zeratul_uy · May 25, 2007

You can also drill the holes on the PSU and put it outside (i' ve done a pic for ya)

It looks good doesn't it?

strick94u · May 25, 2007

ktr said:
yea. i have done it...works the same

yes it work's but the negitive ions will be positive vise versa just don't ever hit it with a hammer while its on.

Zeratul_uy · May 25, 2007

strick94u said:
yes it work's but the negitive ions will be positive vise versa just don't ever hit it with a hammer while its on.

They will? or you're joking?

DRDNA · May 25, 2007

lol

ktr · May 25, 2007

strick94u · May 26, 2007

Zeratul_uy said:
They will? or you're joking?

Yes i'm joking

I run mine upside down no problem if you got room for it to breath.

sorry I'm a smart a$$

but still don't hit it with the hammer ok

[I.R.A]_FBi · May 26, 2007

just watch where you put your intake/exhaust fans ...

Zeratul_uy · May 26, 2007

ktr said:

Oh NOES!! hahaha
nice pic!! XD

Zeratul_uy · May 26, 2007

strick94u said:
Yes i'm joking
I run mine upside down no problem if you got room for it to breath.

sorry I'm a smart a$$

but still don't hit it with the hammer ok

Ok, i'll consider the hammer part xD did you liked my model? (outsider PSU)

strick94u · May 26, 2007

Zeratul_uy said:
Ok, i'll consider the hammer part xD did you liked my model? (outsider PSU)

I would like to try that I have an antec900 with 4 hard drives that would give me a lot more room.

Zeratul_uy · May 26, 2007

strick94u said:
I would like to try that I have an antec900 with 4 hard drives that would give me a lot more room.

I've done it myself to improve cooling ^^ airflow is greater o/

thrazt · May 27, 2007

won't the weight of the PSU outside the case affect anything? just wondering

[I.R.A]_FBi · May 27, 2007

yeah the weight will rob teh mega h00tz ...

Zeratul_uy · Jun 3, 2007

thrazt said:
won't the weight of the PSU outside the case affect anything? just wondering

It won't, I've already done it before

tkpenalty · Jun 3, 2007

Zeratul_uy said:
It won't, I've already done it before

Yeah it wont electronically, but how about the centre of gravity of the case? Lemme see.... if I had a 1200W PSU on the outside...and a light case and some hardware, add a CNPS7700CU...

Zeratul_uy · Jun 3, 2007

tkpenalty said:
Yeah it wont electronically, but how about the centre of gravity of the case? Lemme see.... if I had a 1200W PSU on the outside...and a light case and some hardware, add a CNPS7700CU...

Omg xD If you worry about that, put a brick or too on the drive bays xD

keakar · Jun 3, 2007

You Can't Run A Power Supply Upside Down Or All The Electricity Will Fall Out, Everyone Knows That!

thrazt · Jun 3, 2007

what the......how electricity fall out??? enlighten everyone please! hahahhas....anyway....anyone knows whats the reason for running dual PSU...why do u wan to do that...and is it good?

Kursah · Jun 3, 2007

Some do it when using SLI to have a PSU dedicated only to the graphics cards, and the other PSU dedicated to the system, if you're very picky or have a couple less than capable of running the system solo would be the only reason I can see. But PSU's are getting cheaper for good quality so I see no sense, but I'm not running 2900xt's or 8800Ultra's in Xfire/SLI either...

thrazt · Jun 3, 2007

hmm...okay...solely powering GPU...woah..i prolly wont have to worry bout that until i change my mobo and get another GPU =)

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