Good mATX Power Supplies?

2007-07-14 08:19:41

#1

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7093|London, England

Can anyone recommend any good mATX power supplies? Or ATX supplies that might fit into an mATX case?

Current 280W mATX PSU dimensions:

13X13X10cm roughly (L, W, H)

There's abit of space on all sides, however I'm worried that it might not align with the screw holes if it's a different size (screw holes at the back of the case, you know) so the width is kinda important i guess?

Anything around the 300-400 range with some decent amperage would do, i can't find anything except this:

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Qu … y=11259,11

At that price, it's downright frightening to put that in my case though.

Ok i've found this which seems better. But I can't find a UK retailer that has it!

Dammit!

http://www.directron.com/eg320svb.html

Last edited by Mekstizzle (2007-07-14 09:05:49)

2007-07-14 12:01:57

#2

CrazeD: Member; +368|7145|Maine

If all you're worried about is the screw holes, you can easily drill new holes for it.

2007-07-14 12:12:47

#3

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6707|United Kingdom

go with the big names - enermax, seasonic etc. - not the cheap ones they're cheap for a reason

2007-07-14 12:53:04

#4

MECtallica: Member; +73|6976|jalalabad

I have an matx case and ATX PSUs fit fine in it....

2007-07-14 13:10:02

#5

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7093|London, England

I'm not really worried about depth or height (or whatever they're called), mainly the width. Current one is around 125mm which is the width of all mATX PSU's i've seen. Whilst most ATX PSU's are 150mm wide, which is about 1.5cm larger than it could be to remotely fit in my case.

I think I'll have to stick with mATX. Can't find anything but that Enermax one, i really want it but can't find a decent UK retailer (scratch that, any UK retailer) selling one.

2007-07-14 13:32:46

#6

MECtallica: Member; +73|6976|jalalabad

http://overclockers.co.uk/search_result … ng=enermax ?

2007-07-14 13:38:28

#7

r2zoo: Knowledge is power, guard it well; +126|7068|Michigan, USA

MECtallica wrote:
http://overclockers.co.uk/search_results.php?sortby=&groupid=&string=enermax ?

Funny how people dont bother to read the title beyond "Power supplies" Hes looking for a PSu for a Micro ATX case, which need to be smaller in order to fit within the case, its not just a matter of screw holes.

Sadly I cant make any recoomendations, as I dont usually shop UK retailers for components, bet you guys wished you had a Newegg, or at the very least a tigerdirect.

2007-07-14 13:59:46

#8

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

The best mATX PSU I've seen around lately is definetely the Enermax EG285-SX-VB(G) 285W.

2007-07-14 14:01:17

#9

r2zoo: Knowledge is power, guard it well; +126|7068|Michigan, USA

leetkyle wrote:
The best mATX PSU I've seen around lately is definetely the Enermax EG285-SX-VB(G) 285W.

Doesnt much help him, hes at a 280w now,upgrading to a 285w wouldnt make too much of a difference.

Last edited by r2zoo (2007-07-14 14:01:32)

2007-07-14 14:01:51

#10

buLLet_t00th: Mr. Boombastic; +178|6914|Stealth City, UK

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1726.html maybe?

or http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductI … ce=froogle ?

What kind of stuff are you powering?

Last edited by buLLet_t00th (2007-07-14 14:08:20)

2007-07-14 14:11:33

#11

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

r2zoo wrote:
leetkyle wrote:
The best mATX PSU I've seen around lately is definetely the Enermax EG285-SX-VB(G) 285W.
Doesnt much help him, hes at a 280w now,upgrading to a 285w wouldnt make too much of a difference.

*admits to not reading the first post thoroughly*

Like any PSU, the higher the wattage from a good brand, generally the higher the price. The bad case in this one is, though, it is mATX. You might find a few online but they will be damned expensive. I recommend you post up on the likes of AVForums (not sure if I can give the link publicly, but you can PM me if you need to)

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