Cutting the A4000 PSU housing

[motorollin]

Hi all

I received a cable from Amigakit this morning which allows me to use a (micro-) ATX PSU to power my A4000. I have gutted the original PSU's housing so it's just an empty box with the power switch mounted on the front. I now want to cut a hole in the front (where the fan used to be) and on the side (adjacent to the hard drive) to allow me to tuck cables inside the original housing. This will give me more space in the A4000 case and also allow me to get the cables from the ATX PSU to the motherboard and drives. Can anybody offer any advice on the best way to cut the metal housing? I don't really have any specialist tools. I have a good drill with metal cutting bits and a hacksaw.

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moto

[motorollin]

Yes it works fine :-D I'm thinking that drilling 4 holes, one in each corner where I want the hole to be, then cutting between them will be the best way to remove a large piece of the housing. But what type of saw would be best?

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moto

[motorollin]

@alexh
Would they make the edges of the cut-away piece bend outwards as they cut?

@orange
I'm keeping it because it supports one side of the hard drive bracket. I think it will be easier to adapt it for my needs than to make a new one from a sheet of metal.

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moto

[motorollin]

@Zac67
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately they are only suitable for metal up to 1.2mm thick. The A4000 PSU casing is quite a bit thicker than that.

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moto

[motorollin]

Would you use that tool to cut holes then use something else to cut between them?

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moto

[motorollin]

I can confirm that this PSU is working fine so far. I have just played some T-Zer0 followed by some Ruff 'n' Tumble, and I am now posting this message, all from the A4000.

The PSU I am using is badged by "FSP Group Inc" and the model number is "FSP200-50PLA". It's not actually micro ATX, it's a strange long thin power supply called "Flex ATX". You can find a picture of it here.

It's roughly the same length as the A4000's original PSU housing so it does fit inside. Because it is not very deep there will be additional clearance above the PSU to put cables etc. It is also very quiet compared to the A4000 PSU.

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moto

[motorollin]

Hi Ben

I do still need the rod but not the original switch itself. Is it the rod or the switch you need?

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moto