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2018/10/27 11:57:14 (permalink)
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200mm limit on new chassis makes it hard to get 1000W+ models, any options?  I'm setting max budget at $300, Gold would be the minimum.

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I recently bought a Thermaltake Core P5 open frame chassis, probably the first time in over a decade I bought a new chassis (because boxes are cliche) and I discovered the EVGA 500W Bronze I have had for two years has short cables, can't reach CPU power.  While I could get an extension cable, I never overclocked my system before and just got an EK liquid kit and want to plan ahead for even the next several systems instead of just getting good enough for now.  I'd rather get a new one in the 1000W + category. 

On newegg, EVGA happens to have the best rated 1200W, 1300W and 1600W supplies, but the 200mm limit on the chassis annoys me because EVGA power supplies are almost 9 damn inches.  I tried looking up build videos on YouTube to see what psu they used for my chassis, most are less than 1000W.  I've tried looking into non-EVGA power supplies that are shorter and high wattage, they aren't the best rated.  Any ideas?  

For Intel processors, 0.122 x TDP = Continuous Amps at 12v [source].  

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    JacobB
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    Re: Why are EVGA high wattage power supplies so long? 2018/10/27 12:03:36 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby lehpron 2018/10/27 15:43:06
    Our 1000 G3 is actually pretty short at 150mm. https://www.evga.com/prod...aspx?pn=220-G3-1000-X1
    and the 1000 T2 is 180mm long. https://www.evga.com/prod...aspx?pn=220-T2-1000-X1
    The size scales up as you need more components though, which would explain the extra length. :)
     
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    Re: Why are EVGA high wattage power supplies so long? 2018/10/27 15:43:51 (permalink)
    Thanks you JacobB, I'll make my decision soon.

    For Intel processors, 0.122 x TDP = Continuous Amps at 12v [source].  

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    Re: Why are EVGA high wattage power supplies so long? 2018/10/27 17:58:04 (permalink)
    You're welcome! :)
     
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    Re: Why are EVGA high wattage power supplies so long? 2018/11/03 05:13:50 (permalink)
    You'll find that the longer PSU cable length to accommodate a chassis like the Corsair 1000D is badly needed.

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    Re: Why are EVGA high wattage power supplies so long? 2018/11/03 08:51:33 (permalink)
    Thank you all again.

    I found out the limit of length was somewhat artificial due to the rubber grommet for routing the cables in the chassis.  When it's removed, any PSU length is okay and doesn't run into the pump  mount (but I don't put the pump there), plus I can use some other random holes to route the cables around.  If I absolutely need to, I'll drill another hole and put the grommet back. 

    I'm planning a rebuild of my regular system to include TEC chillers by next summer, so I went all out and got a 1600 T2.  

    For Intel processors, 0.122 x TDP = Continuous Amps at 12v [source].  

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