Manufacturing and exporting computer cases and power supplies from Dongguan since 2012
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Solution

Case and Power Supply Matching

One quotation where the supply is known to fit and known to carry the load

Two thirds of chassis complaints are actually power supply complaints: the unit does not physically fit the bay, or the +12V budget collapses once a graphics card is added. Buying both from one supplier means the fit check and the load check happen before the purchase order, not after.

Process

Eight Stages From Enquiry to Container

Each stage exists because something specific goes wrong without it.

  • Step 01

    Requirement

    Both come from one quotation, so the mechanical and electrical checks are done together.

  • Step 02

    Design

    Maximum PSU length from the chassis specification is checked against the supply envelope.

  • Step 03

    Prototyping

    Where the load is marginal we build and test the exact combination before bulk.

  • Step 04

    Material selection

    The form factor is confirmed against the chassis specification in writing.

  • Step 05

    Production

    Chassis and supplies are scheduled to finish together for one shipment.

  • Step 06

    Quality control

    The factory states 100% hi-pot and 100% burn-in testing on the power supply line.

  • Step 07

    Packing

    Units are packed so that the chassis and its matched supply arrive together.

  • Step 08

    Logistics

    Everything moves on one packing list in one container.

Stage by Stage

The Problem Each Stage Exists to Solve

RequirementProblem. The chassis and the supply are quoted by different suppliers who never talk to each other.
How we handle it. Both come from one quotation, so the mechanical and electrical checks are done together.
DesignProblem. Supply length and chassis bay depth are rarely compared before ordering.
How we handle it. Maximum PSU length from the chassis specification is checked against the supply envelope.
PrototypingProblem. A rail budget on paper is not the same as a build that boots.
How we handle it. Where the load is marginal we build and test the exact combination before bulk.
Material selectionProblem. Form factor confusion between ATX, Flex and TFX wastes whole orders.
How we handle it. The form factor is confirmed against the chassis specification in writing.
ProductionProblem. Two suppliers means two production schedules and two ETAs.
How we handle it. Chassis and supplies are scheduled to finish together for one shipment.
Quality controlProblem. A failed supply takes the whole machine out of service.
How we handle it. The factory states 100% hi-pot and 100% burn-in testing on the power supply line.
PackingProblem. Cases and supplies arriving separately cannot be kitted.
How we handle it. Units are packed so that the chassis and its matched supply arrive together.
LogisticsProblem. Separate shipments mean paying freight twice.
How we handle it. Everything moves on one packing list in one container.
Models

Typical Starting Points

Case and Power Supply Matching Questions

How does a case and power supply matching project start?

With a written brief rather than a form. Send the model numbers, quantities, destination and any artwork or drawing over WhatsApp or e-mail and we will respond with the first stage of the plan set out on this page.

Who do we deal with during the project?

The same sales engineer from quotation through to shipment, so the specification recorded at sample stage is held by the person managing the production.

What is confirmed in writing?

Steel grade and thickness, panel materials, colour reference, packing method, carton dimensions and gross weight. Those are the items that drift if they are not recorded.

Start a Case and Power Supply Matching Project

Send the model numbers, quantities, destination and any artwork or drawing. You will get the first stage back in writing, not a form acknowledgement.