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

anxiousinfusion · Aug 30, 2013

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

The mess in question:

jdevers · Aug 30, 2013

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

http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/hx-series-power-supply-units/hx-series-hx650-power-supply-650-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-modular-psu.html

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?

rvilkman · Aug 30, 2013

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

anxiousinfusion · Aug 30, 2013

jdevers :

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 :

Thanks guys! I will check out all of these units. They are reliable?

rvilkman · Aug 31, 2013

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...

toyftw · Aug 31, 2013

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-cmpsu650hx semi mod

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/seasonic-power-supply-ss650km Full Mod

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/seasonic-power-supply-ss660xp2 Full Mod - Platinum

All reliable top quality, w/ex warranties

anxiousinfusion · Feb 12, 2014

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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