Is there anything BAD about Modular PSU's?

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

As title says....Any downsides to modular cabling? I know the positives are that theres much less cables cluttering your case...which on my new build is my ultimate goal(along with it being fast

).

Also, for ~100 bucks, what is the best Modular PSU to run a normal setup with Q9450 and a single 9x series nvidia(IF they are out by Feb)...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Oklahoma Wolf · Dec 12, 2007

Only if you're looking to cycle the connectors about a hundred times

Corsair HX520 or HX620 would get my vote. The 520W comes in at around the $100 mark and would work perfectly.

Welcome to the forums!

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

Oklahoma Wolf said:
Only if you're looking to cycle the connectors about a hundred times

Corsair HX520 or HX620 would get my vote. The 520W comes in at around the $100 mark and would work perfectly.

Welcome to the forums!

Ok cool...ya my brother has the HX520 and said he has had no problems with it...he's got a C2D, 7900gt, 1 Raptor and 2 more HD's(3 total).

I'll keep a watch out to see if theres any good sales on that.

Any more suggestions?

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

1 more question....sounds like the HX520 will do fine with 1 GPU, but if in the future I ever wanted SLI, it would no longer suffice?

I really dont plan on doing SLI, jes wonderin

Super Nade · Dec 12, 2007

Depends on the GPU. If you are going to SLI 2x8800 Ultras then you may have a problem.

Jas · Dec 12, 2007

You'd probably want at leats a 600w for SLI. It really depends on how much stuff you are powering. To be safe, a 700w PSU would be fairly future proof as far as SLI goes.

And as for Modular PSUs, I personally won't use them again. I find the cables are often too thick, and despite ther ebeing less cables, they tak eup just as much if not more space, and are harder to hide.

The cables also tend to make them not as consistent as non modular PSUs with regards to voltage, at leats in my experience.

Elluzion · Dec 12, 2007

the 520hx can handle sli with (2) 8800gt and also 8800gts but probably not ultra's or gtx's....

yeah for the value 520hx is a great deal. I got mine for 65$ amir and discount, was a great deal

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

Elluzion said:
the 520hx can handle sli with (2) 8800gt and also 8800gts but probably not ultra's or gtx's....

yeah for the value 520hx is a great deal. I got mine for 65$ amir and discount, was a great deal

Wow that is a great deal! Newegg has it for 110 shipped right now.

Ill keep my eye on the other sites as well...

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

Jas said:
You'd probably want at leats a 600w for SLI. It really depends on how much stuff you are powering. To be safe, a 700w PSU would be fairly future proof as far as SLI goes.

And as for Modular PSUs, I personally won't use them again. I find the cables are often too thick, and despite ther ebeing less cables, they tak eup just as much if not more space, and are harder to hide.

The cables also tend to make them not as consistent as non modular PSUs with regards to voltage, at leats in my experience.

Ya thats why I made this post...I have heard the thing about the voltage before with modular.

If I didn't get modular, I would definately want to get sleeved wires, so they don't look near as bad.

Any suggestions?

I found a rosewell PSU that has black sleeves over all of the wires that looks sharp...not sure how rosewell is though.

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

Also, Jes FYI...I think this is going into an Antec 900.

RollingThunder · Dec 12, 2007

firemann said:
As title says....Any downsides to modular cabling? I know the positives are that theres much less cables cluttering your case...which on my new build is my ultimate goal(along with it being fast ).

Also, for ~100 bucks, what is the best Modular PSU to run a normal setup with Q9450 and a single 9x series nvidia(IF they are out by Feb)...

Thanks for any suggestions.

Fireman,

None that I have seen either! You'll love it, 5 year warranty and quiet. It will run any single video card you want to put in your rig and many in SLI. I asked the same question a long time ago to Oklahoma Wolf, he was right as usual.

shadin · Dec 12, 2007

I think the HX520 modular cables are easier to manage than non-modular PSU cables, personally.

Prisoner1138 · Dec 12, 2007

The only downside to modular power supplies, isn't that they're modular. But there are a few crappy ones on the market that require you to plug in every cable anyway(making the modular aspect pointless)

dipspit · Dec 12, 2007

firemann said:
Also, Jes FYI...I think this is going into an Antec 900.

If you're looking for strict cable management, prepare to do some modding to the 900. It's a great case, but managing cables in it is a pain.

firemann · Dec 12, 2007

dipspit said:
If you're looking for strict cable management, prepare to do some modding to the 900. It's a great case, but managing cables in it is a pain.

Ya I have read that some, but the other case I really liked, P182, I hear is horrible to work with as well.

Thats why I have a Dremel :beer:

But I asked for the case a while ago(while it was like 60 bucks shipped during thxgiving) and I believe its already been purchased....so not much I can do...

jonnyGURU · Dec 12, 2007

I heard that modular power supplies all burst into flames. May even burn your house down.

And Ultra PSU's... they actually explode like dynamite. Heard of a guy that lost his arm from one going off while he was working inside!

Oh wait... that didn't really happen.

EDIT: Really, I'm just joking about the flames and explosions.

firemann · Dec 13, 2007

jonnyGURU said:
I heard that modular power supplies all burst into flames. May even burn your house down.

And Ultra PSU's... they actually explode like dynamite. Heard of a guy that lost his arm from one going off while he was working inside!

Oh wait... that didn't really happen.

Well I can deal with the fire part, thats not a problem for me....but I definately dont wanna loose an arm!

Jsan · Dec 13, 2007

-5 for Rosewill!!!

...if hasn't been mentioned to you yet...

Friends dont let Friends by Rosewill.

Jolly-Swagman · Dec 13, 2007

Just got my New system up and have the Corsair HX520 and couldnt be happier it was a charm to work with an packaged very well.

The only PSU's I have heard of catching Fire are usually full of dust,

Neuromancer · Dec 13, 2007

Oh I just want to point out... there is one drawback to using a modualr PSU.

The are larger then non modular PSUs. This is not really a problem for a good sized case with nothing in front of the PSU... but once you get into highwattage and oversized PSUs to start with... slap anoterh 1/2" on the length because its modualr then another 2-3" for room to leave the cables room to flex before having to drop down... or good forbid you want to swap them around... then nothing in front of it at all.

Just for kicks (I am house sitting) I put my Galaxy 850W PSU into a mid tower... Its a great example of too big a psu problems. (will try and get a pic later)

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