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    Antec P180 compatability with Seasonic PSUs

    Does anyone know of any problems fitting Seasonic S12 series PSUs into the Antec P180? I know that some PSUs don't have long enough leads or are too long to fit with the case fan installed. I'm unsure between the 430W or 500W models but I hope both will work.

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    The older Seasonic models were the ones to watch out for. Newer ones have longer cables and are ok AFAIK.

    Scan started stocking the new version of the 430 but I'm not sure if it's in stock.

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    Lots of people use this combination, so it must work. Different Mobos have the connectrors in different locations, some present a worse problem than others. Cable extenders are readily available. Apparently newer PSUs have longer cables, and also consider the Seasonic M Series.

    I am planning Antec P180 + Seasonic M12 PSU for next build.
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    Got the S12 600 and P180b, fits snug enough, and cables are pretty long, but I'd get a cable extension kit just to be sure. I used one on my rig w/ p5w and only used an extension on the 4pin mobo connector.

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