Modular Power Supplies... Are they worth it for what I'm doing?

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Eastside G

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Hello all, I'm building a mid to high-end gaming computer and I was looking into modular power supplies. They seem easy and convenient to install all the power cables, and around the same price or a tad bit higher than some non-modular supplies with the same wattage. The build I would be using it on:
CPU- AMD FX-6300
CPU Cooler- CM Gemin II S524
MoBo- ASRock 970 EXTREME4
RAM- Corsair Vengeance 8GB
OS Storage- Samsung 830 Series 64GB 2.5" SSD
Secondary Storage- Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
GPU- Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB
Case- Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition
PSU- Antec 550W ATX12V (modular)
OS- MS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1

I know some of these parts don't matter to the psu, just laying it out. I just need advice on choosing a power supply, and whether or not it should be modular. It might just be personal preference in the end though. Thanks! Please respond with any advice or suggestions! :)
 
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Modular PSU's are preferable as long as the $ price diff is close to the non modular version
of the same PSU. You can reduce cable clutter which will help the air flow inside the case.
 
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From personal experience I'm very sad that I didn't spend those extra 10-30$ on a modular power supply. I like my chasis to look sweet and the cable management to be tight. However that aren't the case. I've also wanted to get a small case, but that would require a new power supply, due to the fact that the cables have no where to go.

In the end a modular power supply will be much better for a lot of reasons. However if you don't care that it might be messy, your case has enough space, you don't plan on getting a smaller case and your budget is as tight as a nun's .... (you know what), then a non-modular power supply is more than sufficient for your needs.

 
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Charlie Swafford

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It really depends on how much you care about wire management, since this case has a Windows on it you could care a good bit more. Less wires = less clutter, but if you were to opt for a case with no Window and a Non modular power supply you may save in both scenarios. Of course Modular Power supplies are easier to install because of the less clutter it is easier to sort through the wires you are looking for etc.
 
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You need to consider a few questions here:

1. How much do you care about the cables being neat and tidy?
2. What kind of cable routing options does your case provide?

The only downside to a modular PSU is the price. In my opinion, it's worth paying a little bit extra to get the flexibility of only using the cables that you need. Unless you're on a strict budget, I think you'll be more satisfied with modular. Just beware, once you've used one, you'll never want to go back to non-modular again! :)
 
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Eastside G

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Thank you all for your input. I do wish to have a neat interior, because the side window is supposed to look in and see my magnificent work :p I will get a modular psu, as my budget does allow it. Thank you all for your input again! :D
 
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Eastside G

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Is there any other cheaper, less wattage versions of these psu's?

Edit: Found one. Thanks for showing these to me! :D
 
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Thanks for the vote! I hope I don't come off as some sort of salesman. I will be updating my computer in a month or two and am really set on a platinum power supply but this one seems real good. Normally Cooler Master is not a top rated supply, but this model series is made by the best in China, Super Flower, I believe.
 
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