powerstream,neopower,tagan - dimensions & wc temp probs

grungeisdead

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Hey, I currently have a thermaltake tsunami dream modded to fit a 120.2 black ice pro rad at teh top of the case...

My current psu measures 57cm's from the back of the case to the centre... my radiator is mounted 69cm's away from the back of the case...

Im currently debating between getting a Powerstream 520w, neopower 480w, tagan 480w U01 or the Hiper Type R 580w Modular...

I have two problems, the powerstream or so i have heard, is longer than most standard psu's, does anyone know exactly how long is it, measure from the back of the psu to the front...

same for the other psus if you have them...

The second problem is both the neopower and hiper have modular cables... this would interfear with the back end of the rad, especially with the hiper as they appear to stick out a fair distance...

Id like to know if they fit, i wouldnt like to externally mount the rad on the top as it would spoli the case unless i built a systlish shroud...

On a side note - I have temps with a stock venice 3200+ at 38 idle both on a msi neo2 k8n and a dfi sli-dr, i know this isnt down to the watercooling as it kept my last venice 3000+ at 29 idle at stock and 31 idle @ 2835mhz...

Could they both just have faulty sensors or would most of it be down to room temperatures as it has been very hot here lately and my room is always baking... its not been uncommon the last few weeks to have idle temps of 42 degrees.... ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

my room is cooler today hence 38 degrees, system is fully bled, my reservoir is mounted on the top of case directly above the psu.. being the highest point it will natually bleed...
 
the powerstream 520 is only going to cost me 80pound delivered, i cant get teh 580w tagan locally, only the 530 watter which is 75 quid
 
What are you using to measure the temps? Sandra seem to read them about 10C higher than other programs/Bios. Not sure which one is correct though..
 
according to systool these are my temps

10 - northbridge

40 - cpu

30 - system

54 - gpu

39 - gpu ambient

its quite cool in the house today, i dont know the actual room temp but im guess the gpu ambient might be the case temp
 
I have a 580w Hiper Modular PSU, and 120mm blowhole in the top of my case. And there are no probs.

Actually, looking at my case there is room to fit a 120.2 rad on top with that PSU installed......

And the Tsunami is longer than the PC65, so I'm sure it'd fit.

Although, I might have had too many beers
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grungeisdead said:
would you mind measuring the hiper for me when you get a chance... i really like it looks hot...

you get it in balck or blue

?

Blue..... I'll measure it tomorrow for you.
 
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