What is the best power supply type to buy for this case? The manual says "Standard ATX PS2". But I don't see "ATX PS2" as a category for the newegg power supply page. The cooler master web page for this model says "compatible with virtually all Power Supplies". That sounds good, but what if I buy one it's not compatible with? ATX12V has over 200 PSU on newegg. Can I assume this case is compatible with all the ATX12V PSU? What about ATX12V / EPS12V category? It has over 300. Thanks in advance for clearing up my confusion.

The type of power supply is more dependant on the type of mobo and video cards than on the style of the case. I believe most power supplies are similar, except the connectors. Some have different plugs to support like sli and so on.

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Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower
USB 3.0 x 1 (int.), USB 2.0 x 2, Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio) Front Ports
2 External 5.25" Drive Bays
7 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays

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Superior performance, COOLMASTER quality and great affordability, that's what you can get from COOLER MASTER CM Force 500 computer case. Classy and simplistic front panel design with all black coating means somewhat of elegance and quality. Highly expandable layout with HD7990 support, user-friendly tool-less mechanic for ODD and HDD, and outstanding cooling potential with up to 6x fans support round out the reason why you choose the CM Force 500. A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connector leads you to the express way with up to 5Gbps bandwidth.

Excellent CoolingWith 1x 120mm rear fan and abundant air vents of both side panels, the COOLER MASTER CM Force 500 case delivers efficient ventilation and effective system cooling. The support for extra 5x fans ensures excellent cooling potential.
Easy InstallationTool-less design for ODDs and 2x HDDs allows easy drive installation.
USB 3.0 I/O Panel1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports are located on front panel for handy connection to various peripherals.

Model
Brand	Cooler Master
Series	CM Force 500
Model	FOR-500-KKN1

Details
Type	ATX Mid Tower
Color	Black
Case Material	Steel / Plastic
With Power Supply	No
Power Supply Mounted	Top
Motherboard Compatibility	Micro ATX / ATX
Side Panel Window	No

Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays	2
External 3.5" Drive Bays	1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	7
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays	1
Expansion Slots	7

Front Panel Ports
Front Ports	USB 3.0 x 1 (int.), USB 2.0 x 2, Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio)

Cooling System
80mm Fans	No
120mm Fans	1 x 120mm Rear Fan
Side Air duct	No

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)	7.5 x 16.8 x 19.4 inch
Weight	11.51 lbs.

Additional Info
Features	Classy and simplistic front panel design USB 3.0 super speed port (internal) Top mounted PSU slot for best PSU compatibility Large tray cut-out for easy CPU cooler installation Supports all High-End VGAs including the HD7990 Exposed 3.5" Slot for CardReaders Tool-free system for ODDs, card reader and 2 HDDs VGA cooling vent with 120/140 mm fan support HDD cooling vent with 2x120mm fan support Supports up to 6 fans in total (1 pre-installed) Cooling System Front: 140mm fan x 1 (optional) or 120mm fan x 2 (optional) Rear: 120mm black fan x 1 (pre-installed) Side (left): 120mm or 140mm fan x 1 (optional) Side (right): 120mm fan x 2 (optional)

Additional Information
Date First Available	March 13, 2013

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Cooler Master Force 500 - Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0

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