Enermax Galaxy 850W Review - Installation of the Galaxy
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One thing is certain about the Galaxy: this thing is long, much longer than the average power supply, so clearance may be an issue in some cases. At first I was going to install the Galaxy in one of my smallest chassis, then realized it wasn't going to happen. Standard ATX cases with front doors, or stealth drives may be an issue. Any case in which the drives are installed further back into the chassis may cause issues.
I decided to install the Galaxy into my new Cooler Master iTower 930. Cooler Master designed their chassis with a power supply support bracket which encloses the PSU. I had to remove this in order to install the Galaxy. I just received an Enermax chassis; their new Phoenix Chassis can hold the Galaxy easily. Longer CD-ROM drives may cause compatibility issues; with the stealth drive covers, removal will provide a solution.
The act of installing the PSU is very simple. Lay out the power supply and decide whether any modular cables will be necessary for installation. Connecting these ahead of time can help save you from having to squeeze your hands into the cramped space between the PSU and the drives. Using the provided hardware, mount the power supply in position, and attach the necessary power leads to the components.
The Galaxy offers very long sleeved power leads, although not all cables are fully sleeved. This was a disappointment, but good cable management is a must since there is a potential for a lot of cables to be run throughout the system
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