Difference between Semi - Modular Non - Modular and Modular PSUs?

[EcoMCG]

So I am currently creating my first gaming pc on pcpartpicker.com but I came across 3 Psu's that were highly rated and were also in my budget as well. One was modular, one was non modular, and another was semi modular. I really do not know what that means so can anyone please tell me!

 

[smorizio]

non modular power supply all the cables are connected to the power supply and cant be removed. the semi one most times has the 24 pin atx and the 8 pin atx power cables fixed to the supply. the last unit all the cables can be removed if not needed.

 

[EcoMCG]

non modular power supply all the cables are connected to the power supply and cant be removed. the semi one most times has the 24 pin atx and the 8 pin atx power cables fixed to the supply. the last unit all the cables can be removed if not needed.

So what would you prefer?

 

[smorizio]

depends on the case Im using and the wire length that comes with the power supply. on tall cases some power supply 4/8 pin power cables are too short so you need to buy an extender cable. on small builds or ones that you want clean wires..go with full mod unit.

 

[iiNrG]

Fully Modular Power Supplies (or PSU's) Have NO cables plugged in permanently. They come with the required cables in the box, which means if there are any cables that you don't need, you don't have to have the wire taking up extra space and looking clumsy in your system.

Non-Modular PSU's have ALL of the cables permanently attached to the PSU. None can be added or removed, for all-intensive purposes. There is no real disadvantage other than the aforesaid issue of having cables that are not in use.

Semi-Modular PSU's are just how they sound, some of the cables are fixed, some cables can be plugged in or out. The cables that are fixed are usually the obvious ones:
ATX (Motherboard) Connector
EPS (CPU) Connector
Occasionally a PCI-E, (For Graphics cards mostly) either a 6-Pin or a 6+2 Pin.

Personally, I have a semi-modular. Go with whatever seems best value.

Hope this helps.

 

[kreeshak]

Sorry to hijack the topic but I have a further question.

Regarding price, will the modular PSU be more expensive than the non modular?

On that topic could you give an example at 500-650W of the price difference between modular and non modular, having all other specifications (as quality or reputation) as similar as possible?

 

[DumbassBuster]

Sorry to hijack the topic but I have a further question.

Regarding price, will the modular PSU be more expensive than the non modular?

On that topic could you give an example at 500-650W of the price difference between modular and non modular, having all other specifications (as quality or reputation) as similar as possible?

I dont know why dont you compare tha damn prices?

 

[Saga Lout]

If that's your best advice, DumbassBuster, keep it to yourself, please. Welcome to the Moderators' Watchlist.

 

[Eric1084]

For me, I have a semi-modular power supply that including rebate costs $65. And it is 1000W... And I am pretty happy with it. It will be extremely difficult to get a quality 1000W for less than $100... I guess thats what you are looking for. Just buy it on holidays if you can wait. Here is a link to NewEgg for the one I bought:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159132