MM U2-UFO and Horizon: The never ending 2 in 1 worklog (56k warning)

[IanY]

ranker,

Thanks for the tip on the S150-15. I didn't know that the S320-24 cannot be turned down to 18 volts. I am concerned about heat dump, but I figured that I have adequate radiator capacity.

I used a stack of two thin ceramic tiles only because they were available after a home improvement kitchen project and also already conveniently cut to size to fit the base of the PCPC (a bit smaller). I didn't think about heat dissipation because that wasn't my intent, but I suppose ceramic does dissipate some heat. I also suppose that it also helps with noise vibration, but I wouldn't hold my breathe on that. My concern was the darn weight of the 1kW. Stupid question... the Silencer is stable and uneventful, right?

My current struggle is actual "floor space" in my case.. as in there's none. Moving the 1kW out and switching to a Silencer 750W would save a few precious cubic inches. I just see no viable way to mount more than one RD30, and in fact, I may have to do it sideways on the mobo tray and I am 100% unexcited about that.

It just hit me in the face that moving to stacked Dualities will not solve my problem because I will again lack floor space. At least the PSUs will be tucked away in the center column, but I will face the same old BS again. Another alternate long shot is to find some sort of external case for the pumps with some sort of sound absorption foam.. but then there will be unsightly tubes everywhere. I am in a big dilemma.