Corax Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Will a Carbide 540 accept an AX1500i PSU? Plus the holes on the case for the PSU is closer to the back and the fan on the AX1500i is closer to the middle of the long PSU, will this affect the efficiency of the PSU? The specification for the PSU for the Carbide 540 is 200mm, the AX1500i is 225mm long. Has anyone modified the 540 case to fit an AX1500i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair LeChuck Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hi Corax, There shouldn't be an issue with putting the AX1500i onto the Carbide Air 540. However, the bottom cable passthrough will be partially blocked so there may be some issue with the passing larger cables through the bottom passthrough. I went ahead and added approximately the length of the AX1500i inside a Carbide Air 540. http://i.imgur.com/pVZQM6Q.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameyscott Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Nope not an issue at all. I'm currently running on in mine. I can get a picture if you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corax Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Are you able to post an image of how you dealt with the bottom bracket? Did you have to modify the last position of the bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameyscott Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Since I rarely move my case around, I just stuck it under there without attaching it. I plan on doing a rebuild in the near future (New color, maybe acryllic tubing, etc etc and then I plan on drilling new holes for the screws to have in properly in place. If you still want an image, I can send you one though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicepjai Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Nope not an issue at all. I'm currently running on in mine. I can get a picture if you like! could you post a picture ? could anyone post a picture on how you guys solved the issue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I suspect they have removed the internal thumbscrews and plate that would otherwise obstruct the 1500. Then secure the end of the box with 4 tiny screws through the mounting holes at the rear of the 540. I don't remember if the screws came with the 540 or whether they are in the AX1500i kit. Either way, you could find an appropriate size at any hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees Greybeard Posted March 5, 2016 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 5, 2016 There is enough space for cable to go through the bottom cut out of the MB tray. This is the front side http://i.imgur.com/RI6T9If.jpg?1 This is the PSU side http://i.imgur.com/C7X6xCT.jpg?1 I would leave the PSU bracket for support, just flip it the other way so that the PSU is even when you secure it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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