Or maybe you want to get a new case because the old one doesnt look nice anymore.
Will PSU fit in my case?
Any standard ATX 12V PSU will fit in any standard power supply case.
Some PSUs with more power, on the other hand, may be longer than a typical ATX PSU.
The easiest method is to measure the PSU dimensions yourself and compare them with the case dimensions.
I have spent over ten hours finding the answers to all your questions.
So, grab yourself some coffee and stick with me till the end to clear up all your confusion.
Can an ATX PSU fit in a mATX case?
I recommend you to get a case that was made for the throw in of PSU that you have.
you’re able to also take the measurements of your power supply and compare them to the case.
Also, check our exclusive tutorial on how touse a PSU shroud.
How to check compatibility between your PSU and Case?
Here are the steps to check PSU compatibility:
Do all PSU fit all cases?
Most ATX cases will fit perfectly with almost all cases.
Also, check out our separate post onwhy to use PSU shroud.
Otherwise, if you have a normal tower case instead.
It will fit any standard power supply.
The dimension that you should check is the depth or length of the power supply.
This will show how far the PSU extends from the back panel to the case.
Does the PSU need to be in the case?
No, its perfectly fine if you use a PSU without a cover.
However, your power supply would actually heat up much quicker if its used without a case.
The cover directs the hot air from the PSU out which keeps the PSU cool.
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Will an SFX power supply work in an ATX case?
You will probably need an adaptor that will enable it to screw in like a normal PSU.
SFX is for cases with a small form factor, while ATX is for regular ones.
However, one thing to note here is that SFX power supplies typically always have shorter cable lengths.
Therefore, you will probably need cable extensions for it to properly work inside an ATX case.
FAQ
Question: Will todays PSU fit inside an older ATX case?
Answer:Yes, as long as the power supply is standard size.
The standard size is 150 86 140 millimeters.
If the PSU is bigger than this, you will need to look for a special case.
Question: Should I buy a case with a PSU?
Answer:No, because the power supplies included are usually of poor quality.
Sometimes, the cover itself is of poor quality as well.
I recommend to first research to find out whether the PSU included is worth it or not.
Question: Can micro ATX fit in Mid Tower?
Answer:Both the full-tower and mid-tower cases are able to fit standard ATX motherboards.
They can also fit smaller micro-ATX motherboards.
Question: What size is an SFX PSU?
Answer:The standard dimension for this form factor is 125 x 63.5 x 100 millimeters.
The fan size is also limited to 80mm.
