Modular Psu vs Non-Modular Cable management

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Would you buy/have you bought a Modular Psu SPECIFICALLY for Cable management?

  • Yes, I hate cables as much as Moto but don't have time

    Votes: 10 76.9%

  • Yes, as above but Cba

    Votes: 3 23.1%
  • Total voters
    13
Motopsychojdn

Motopsychojdn

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**Edit, pressed enter when writing poll options and can't edit, please add any other answers you feel apply such as:
I buy whichever suits my needs
I don't feel modulars cost is value for the extra money,
or any other answer you have

So people buy Modular units because the C.m. is easier?

Modular.
modularfail.jpg


VS

Non-Modular.
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just checking.....

Moto
 
All depends on how much time you spend on it. I know the thread where you got the top pic from and he said he's still working on it. That said I don't believe modular is all that its cracked up to be. And I don't see the point of a "fully modular" PSU either. You WILL use the ATX bundle. You will use 99% of the time use a 4 or 8 pin cable. You will use at least one SATA power cable and either one more SATA or "molex" cable. (two molex if you are still in the stone ages...) Why make all them detachable? You going to run a computer with no 24pin bundle???

Take your time with a good case and a normal PSU will look just as good as a modular one.
 
I'm talking with him as well, i did apologise and said I'm the resident Cable monster hehe 😛
I just thought its a reference for people who blindly swear modulars are the way, or vice versa

its what you put into it that counts :)

Moto
 
Modular PSU are quite more expensive than non modular, but I have a modular PSU and the only cables that is needed in the coonections is what inside the PC Case. It's tidy and good for air flow also. It depends on the PC Case, even if you have a modular PSU but the PC case doesn't allow you re-route the cables outside(usually in the right side of the case if you are facing the front of it). Some cheap PC Case doesn't have an openning on that side then that is a problem.
 
Top picture is a fail just because of the Thermaltake TR2. :heink:


I have done builds with both and overall I like modular better. When I get around to needing a replacement for this 750TX ( old CWT model ) I will probably go with a Seasonic X series for obvious quality reasons but also due to them being modular.
 
If you have places to hide the cables, non modular is fine. Hell even cables on the floor do not hurt overall performance.

I am glad I have modular just because I have so little place to put the extra cables(FT03 case).
 
I just put together my computer about a week and a half ago, and it is a good thing I bought a fully modular PSU.

My case is an HTPC case and space is at a premium. If my PSU wasn't fully modular....it would have been a massive headache to route all the wires around.

I would definately go with another Modular PSU, due to the easier cable management (don't need that extra sata power connector? Be gone!, No need for 2 extra 6 pin GPU connectors? Be gone!).
 
Modular or Semi Modular is a good way to go for cutting down on cable use. But if you have a decent case with plenty of room in the back, and can zip tie like a master masu motto then your set!. the Non modulars are gonna be madusa depending on how many cables you have
 


Meh I won't argue with you. I made a choice, and I stand by it. Plus I would rather not have extra cables just hanging around doing nothing inside my case, except making it heavier and possibly interfering with something (case fans).

You can route all you want - but if the case isn't big enough, you will be limited to the amount of wire routing you can do. I decided not to get a massive tower like a lot of guys here - which is why I got an HTPC case. I was sick of full size towers, and to me they look somewhat ugly. Granted, the people who take the time to route their wires nicely inside their case - they look amazing.

Also, what do you mean by this "If anything that plug on the end hurts, not helps in same cases."? I can't decipher it...

Next time if I build a computer, I might just use a full size case, and "take the extra time" to route the wires really, really well :)
 
I would guess 4745454b may be stating the plugs on the power supply end actually take a bit MORE space. so in a very tight space, that could in fact be a pain.

In my SG05 i would NOT want a modular power supply due to the small space(but who males a SFX modular power supply....). Hell for that case i removed the extra hard cables from the power supply it self(just have what I need now.).
 



Not that I would ever recommend one but Ultra power supplies come with those.
 


Cool, didn't know that.

And why wouldn't you reccomend those plastic covers, something seriously wrong with them? Just thinking it would help stop dust getting into the ports.
 

Not recommending the Ultra power supplies. Not that the covers are an issue.
 



I meant recommend Ultra power supplies. 😉

Nothing at all wrong with the caps.
 

I think he was talking about Ultra PSUs. Not many of them are worthy of recommendation.

Another brand which comes with plastic covers is Kingwin Lazer, Lazer Gold, Lazer Platinum & Stryker.
 
I got what has to be the monster for PWS. http://www.guru3d.com/article/pc-power-cooling-silencer-910-psu-review/

I stuck that thing in a haf 912. I have "built" it twice and it is never a fun thing to hide the extra cables but it looks a lot better the 2nd time and I am sure I could do even better.

I got the unit for less than 100 buck. For me, I'll deal with cables if the price and quality are right.

omg pic:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/pc-power-cooling-silencer-910-psu-review/4
 
I was OK with my original non-modular 750TX.... until the 24-pin WORE OUT and stopped making proper contact. Now, Corsair was happy to do an RMA and I eventually got a new 750TX V2 but I didn't ever want to go through that again.

Why RMA the whole PSU when you could just replace the cable? That's the main reason I switched to fully modular. Cable management was just an added argument.
 


Cool that's good to know. I might just pick some up.

I meant recommend Ultra power supplies. 😉
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Ahh ok gotcha.

One more thing I wanted to bring up - I remember when modular PSU's first came out - "hardcore" builder's swore to not use Modular cables due to something like resistance of the plugs - or something to that effect. I wonder if there was any truth to this? Can anyone confirm or deny this?

I'm guessing any "issues" they had with modular PSU's were ironed out a long time ago.

Great conversation guys! I like these types of threads.
 
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