which way should i mount my PSU?

Kaitlin Kaschak459

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ok so im in need of some guidance. i have a cougar gaming MX310 case linked here https://cougargaming.com/en/products/cases/mx310/

the case has an intake at the bottom of the case but theres a problem, my motherboard has an 8 pin cpu connector and the 2 4 pin cpu connectors arent long enough to reach the plug if i mount the psu with the fan towards the bottom intake. my question is can i mount the psu so that that psu fan is facing up inside the case? none of the pc stores in my town sell an 8pin extension cable so what are my options below is a link to the psu


https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341031
 
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Im looking at that psu & honestly thinking I cant believe that spinng the cpu is the difference between the atx cable reaching & not.

Im seeing a cable entry point in the motherboard tray directly above the psu & an exit point just nehind the rear exhaust fan (generally where most atx 12v connectors are ).

Itll surely reach behind the motherboard tray if you route it properly ??

Im looking at that psu & honestly thinking I cant believe that spinng the cpu is the difference between the atx cable reaching & not.

Im seeing a cable entry point in the motherboard tray directly above the psu & an exit point just nehind the rear exhaust fan (generally where most atx 12v connectors are ).

Itll surely reach behind the motherboard tray if you route it properly ??

 
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