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Thats correct, the "2.5" Drive + HDPLEX" panel is only required if you have a power board that needs mounting inside the case, such as the HDPLEX DC-ATX units or similar.

The PicoPSU and Direct Plug style PSU's just plug straight into the motherboard and so as you say do not require a separate mounting panel.

This completely depends upon the layout of your motherboard, specifically the CPU socket position and then whether the cooler you will be using overlaps the edge of the ITX motherboard. As long as your CPU cooler stays within the ITX motherboard boundaries then the storage mounts will not interfere as they are positioned next to the motherboard, not overlapping.

150W should be just enough to power an 8700k system as long as its a high quality PSU you are using. Cheaper PicoPSU's may struggle to maintain full load for sustained periods when you are pushing close to their wattage limits. If your going for a cheaper model then it may be safer to go for a 200w + model, but if you go for a high quality unit like the HDPLEX Direct Plug 160W then that will comfortably run an 8700k CPU.

When your paying so much for a top tier CPU then spending a little extra on your PSU might be a good investment aswell.

<blockquote data-quote="K888D" data-source="post: 102517" data-attributes="member: 267">Thats correct, the &quot;2.5&quot; Drive + HDPLEX&quot; panel is only required if you have a power board that needs mounting inside the case, such as the HDPLEX DC-ATX units or similar.The PicoPSU and Direct Plug style PSU's just plug straight into the motherboard and so as you say do not require a separate mounting panel.This completely depends upon the layout of your motherboard, specifically the CPU socket position and then whether the cooler you will be using overlaps the edge of the ITX motherboard.&nbsp; As long as your CPU cooler stays within the ITX motherboard boundaries then the storage mounts will not interfere as they are positioned next to the motherboard, not overlapping.150W should be just enough to power an 8700k system as long as its a high quality PSU you are using.&nbsp; Cheaper PicoPSU's may struggle to maintain full load for sustained periods when you are pushing close to their wattage limits.&nbsp; If your going for a cheaper model then it may be safer to go for a 200w + model, but if you go for a high quality unit like the HDPLEX Direct Plug 160W then that will comfortably run an 8700k CPU.When your paying so much for a top tier CPU then spending a little extra on your PSU might be a good investment aswell.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="K888D, post: 102517, member: 267"] Thats correct, the "2.5" Drive + HDPLEX" panel is only required if you have a power board that needs mounting inside the case, such as the HDPLEX DC-ATX units or similar. The PicoPSU and Direct Plug style PSU's just plug straight into the motherboard and so as you say do not require a separate mounting panel. This completely depends upon the layout of your motherboard, specifically the CPU socket position and then whether the cooler you will be using overlaps the edge of the ITX motherboard. As long as your CPU cooler stays within the ITX motherboard boundaries then the storage mounts will not interfere as they are positioned next to the motherboard, not overlapping. 150W should be just enough to power an 8700k system as long as its a high quality PSU you are using. Cheaper PicoPSU's may struggle to maintain full load for sustained periods when you are pushing close to their wattage limits. If your going for a cheaper model then it may be safer to go for a 200w + model, but if you go for a high quality unit like the HDPLEX Direct Plug 160W then that will comfortably run an 8700k CPU. When your paying so much for a top tier CPU then spending a little extra on your PSU might be a good investment aswell. [/QUOTE]

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