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For a quick update: I haven't had much success with getting the 180W PSU to work, even just to power the GPU. The system turns on (through the other power supply) but the screen tells me to properly plug in the PCIe power connector. I double-checked the wiring on the connections. Looks like it needs the green wire to actually power on this PSU. So for now I'm sticking with the 160W version.Also, this leads to a big change in the case design and layout. I still want to keep a slim profile (less than 2.5 inches) but with the thicker 160W power supply it probably wouldn't be possible.The alternative plan is to use a layout like the Steam Machine or Sentry, but just short enough so it takes reference cards (but no oversized GPUs) and maximum cooler size is 37mm, tall enough for Noctua NH-L9i.
For a quick update: I haven't had much success with getting the 180W PSU to work, even just to power the GPU. The system turns on (through the other power supply) but the screen tells me to properly plug in the PCIe power connector. I double-checked the wiring on the connections. Looks like it needs the green wire to actually power on this PSU. So for now I'm sticking with the 160W version.
Also, this leads to a big change in the case design and layout. I still want to keep a slim profile (less than 2.5 inches) but with the thicker 160W power supply it probably wouldn't be possible.
The alternative plan is to use a layout like the Steam Machine or Sentry, but just short enough so it takes reference cards (but no oversized GPUs) and maximum cooler size is 37mm, tall enough for Noctua NH-L9i.
