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My cabling job is hideous. Can anyone recommend a good modular PSU?

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August 30, 2013 3:02:45 PM

I've never worked with a modular power supply before. Is there anything I need to know? Models you could recommend?

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August 30, 2013 3:08:23 PM

You could get the more modular version of your current PSU.

http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/hx-series-...

Looking at your case though, being modular will really only help you remove the cable at the bottom of the case. You'll still have to route everything to the motherboard and the GPU the same though. How much do you want to spend?
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August 30, 2013 3:11:58 PM

Corsair HX750 at newegg this weekend for 109.99 ( before $20 MIR )
It's semi modular, but the semi modular parts are the motherboard connector ( always needed ) and the EPS connector ( always needed )
80+ Gold rated. Or was it the PCIe's for the video card, anyway things you would always use.

If you want fully modular: Seasonic X-650 ~ $120 this weekend ( before 15 MIR ) also 80+ Gold rated
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August 30, 2013 3:41:36 PM

jdevers said:
You could get the more modular version of your current PSU.

http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/hx-series-...

Looking at your case though, being modular will really only help you remove the cable at the bottom of the case. You'll still have to route everything to the motherboard and the GPU the same though. How much do you want to spend?


Having rebuilt this thing, I know for sure that a modular PSU will help this situation. I'm not looking to spend much more than $140

rvilkman said:
Corsair HX750 at newegg this weekend for 109.99 ( before $20 MIR )
It's semi modular, but the semi modular parts are the motherboard connector ( always needed ) and the EPS connector ( always needed )
80+ Gold rated. Or was it the PCIe's for the video card, anyway things you would always use.

If you want fully modular: Seasonic X-650 ~ $120 this weekend ( before 15 MIR ) also 80+ Gold rated


Thanks guys! I will check out all of these units. They are reliable?
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August 31, 2013 12:39:13 AM

Well every manufacturer has lemons in their manufacturing line. Barring that, they are about as good as they come in that price range.
Personally I'm running HX650, 2x HX850's and a X-650 in mine and my family's computers. No problems, ever.
They don't give you a 7 year warranty for nothing...
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August 31, 2013 12:53:54 PM

Hi - Your budget leaves you plenty of options.
1st - Prob the least expensive. but good quality option was already mentioned above, the hx650
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/corsair-power-supply-... semi mod

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/seasonic-power-supply... Full Mod

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/seasonic-power-supply... Full Mod - Platinum

All reliable top quality, w/ex warranties

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February 12, 2014 1:25:37 PM

Update: I have installed a partially modular power supply and it has greatly reduced my cable clutter. Has been running since August 2013 with no issues.
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