psu in expansion slot?

goldman919 · May 2, 2014

so my tower (rosewill blackhawk ultra) has a 2nd psu mount up top but i want to install a large radiator there. i was thinking i could mount a bracket in the expansion slots just above my main psu which is inverted. i was thinking i can either turn it on its side so it intakes directly from my intake fans and does not compete for air with a gpu. i could also just have it sit normally with the intake up, i figure i could use some rubber spacers between the power supplies so air can move inbetween them. has anyone ever attempted or heard of anyone attempting something like this?

Gam3r01 · May 2, 2014

I wouldnt recommend it, you theoretically could shove it in there, is it safe? Probably not.

Any specific reason you want to put it there, shoulndt one PSU be enough

goldman919 · May 2, 2014

Gam3r01 :

i have a evga 1300 g2 but im using 4 gpu's and with coolermasters psu calculator it was estimated i needed a minimum of 1500 watts, and that doesnt iclude the power for my water cooling pump so i need the 2nd psu the only question is where will it go. considered leaving it outside and running the cables in through rear gromets, also running it through the lower section of my hdd bays and inverted intake fan under my mobo and out the side panel. I plan to make sure it is secure and will not move wherever i mount it.

Gam3r01 · May 2, 2014

What are the 4 GPUs?

If you have to, securing it in the case elsewhere will still work, just make sure nothing gets in the way etc. Theres no real reason that a PSU has to go where it is. (Other than heat etc)

goldman919 · May 2, 2014

Gam3r01 :

titan black hydro copper signature, they and the cpu will be overclocked and getting pushed pretty hard. the main reason im wondering about where to mount it is that the psu needs to exhaust the hot air outside of my tower. i dont want it heating my components. considering its a tall tower i thought securing the bracket to the expansion slot would allow exhaust to exit the tower with minimal modding. what are your safety concerns?

Gam3r01 · May 2, 2014

The main safety issues are it falling, shorting, heat venting, and cable management.

You seem to have an answer to the first 3, so the last one should be easy.

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