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smee
12-26-2007, 05:47 PM
Ok, so I'm going to get the MCR320 rad for my build, but I can't fit it up top of the case because the power supply is in the way. So I'm going to mod the case and put the power supply down at the bottom front of the case.
Heres my case and where I want to put the PSU:
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5737/casepicdz7.jpg

But I need a power cord for the power supply that's right angled and has a female connection at the end. Like the cable that the Lian-Li A05 comes with:
http://members.arstechnica.com/x/cool_modine/PC-21.JPG
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http://members.arstechnica.com/x/cool_modine/PC-10.JPG

Do you know where I could get one of these cables?
Thanks!

P.s. I know this is kinda the wrong place to be asking this question, sorry :shrug:.
phelan1777
12-26-2007, 05:53 PM
What power supply are you referring to? The MAIN psu, or another?

I ask, because those of us with RD-30 water pumps, some of us made our own power cable, or cannibalized a cord from another piece of hardware.
smee
12-26-2007, 05:57 PM
The main PSU.
Ya know, the box with all the cords coming out of it, or it could be modular.
I'm going to get one from Thermaltake.
jimmyz
12-26-2007, 06:09 PM
ask and yee shall receive :http://quail.com/seriesPage.cfm?seriesID=101
smee
12-26-2007, 06:12 PM
Thanks Jimmy, but thats half of what I need.
The one there has the male right angle on it but on the other end it needs to be female like the second picture of the lian-li above has.
Edit:
Actually, I think that will work. I could just coil the rest of the power cord up on the back of the case when I take it places.
Big thanks Jimmy!! :up:
jimmyz
12-26-2007, 06:17 PM
Thanks Jimmy, but thats half of what I need.
The one there has the male right angle on it but on the other end it needs to be female like the second picture of the lian-li above has.
Edit:
Actually, I think that will work. I could just coil the rest of the power cord up on the back of the case when I take it places.
Big thanks Jimmy!! :up:

you mean this? http://quail.com/seriesPage.cfm?seriesID=10
smee
12-26-2007, 06:24 PM
you mean this? http://quail.com/seriesPage.cfm?seriesID=10

Yes! :clap:
That's exactly what I was talking about.
How do I order from them, I can't seem to find it...
jimmyz
12-26-2007, 06:31 PM
http://quail.com/ContactUs.cfm

I would try phone first. make sure you select the length you want they come in many lengths.
systemviper
12-26-2007, 06:36 PM
WOW, that is a very interesting idea, might even work for a tight fit I am trying. thanks for the inventive thought!
smee
12-26-2007, 06:38 PM
http://quail.com/ContactUs.cfm

I would try phone first. make sure you select the length you want they come in many lengths.

Ok, I'll give it a try as soon as I can.
Have you ordered from quail before? (are they... trustworthy? :p:)

WOW, that is a very interesting idea, might even work for a tight fit I am trying. thanks for the inventive thought!

Lol, no problem :D
Nate P.
12-26-2007, 06:46 PM
Maybe ask around the forums if someone has an extra one lying around (long shot)...
smee
12-26-2007, 06:52 PM
Maybe ask around the forums if someone has an extra one lying around (long shot)...

Lol, thanks Nate... :up:
Hows your project going?
Nate P.
12-26-2007, 06:55 PM
Lol, thanks Nate... :up:
Hows your project going?
It's slowing down a bit (lack of funds), but I do have some stuff coming in the mail.:up:
smee
12-26-2007, 06:58 PM
Yea, I know what ya mean... I'm in the same boat as you ;)
BTW, are you WC just the CPU or CPU GPU and NB?
Nate P.
12-26-2007, 07:04 PM
BTW, are you WC just the CPU or CPU GPU and NB?
Just the CPU for now, but I may add the GPU later.
smee
12-26-2007, 07:10 PM
Ok, sounds like a plan to me :)
KaptCrunch
12-26-2007, 07:56 PM
smee not a good location for the hot air is going back in the case to your HDD. MCR220 would be better fit proforumance
smee
12-26-2007, 08:40 PM
Ugh, your right!

What if I had an 80mm fan pulling air out through the front from the psu?
Waterlogged
12-26-2007, 11:22 PM
If you plan on going ahead with the PSU up front, I may have a slightly better solution.

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/ty10corfifi.html for mounting to the back.

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=914&sku=03152 for the rest of the cable.

Keep in mind this offering does involve some cutting, soldering, heat shrinking but will look closest to a factory setup.
septim
12-27-2007, 06:38 AM
very nice parts waterlogged, one that doesnt involved cannibalizing old useless PSU...

good luck on this Smee...
smee
12-27-2007, 07:49 AM
Wow, thanks waterlogged! I think I might just order those two parts! They'll work great :up:

Septim,
I'll keep ya'll updated on the project. :D

Thanks guys!