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PSU Expert Needed

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  • EVGA
  • Power Supplies
  • Management
  • Cable
  • XFX
  • Antec
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October 16, 2014 9:12:03 PM

I have a dilemma. I am on a budget build, so price matters a lot. I am deciding between a Non-Modular PSU, Semi-Modular PSU, and Fully Modular PSU. I have some examples of what PSU for each type. See below:

Non-Modular: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb...
Semi-Modular: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m
Fully-Modular: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g106...

Now, I have a corsair 500R, and that case has cable management holes, and plenty of space for it. Cable Management is not a problem, although I wouldn't mind it being avoided. What are the pros and cons to all 3 Modular Types? Also, which ever one you pick, if you think there is a different PSU that costs the same or less than the one you are switching, feel free to tell me. Thanks in advance!

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October 16, 2014 9:19:03 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
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120-G1-0650-XR < Eliminate this one very poor.
but why? What do you recommend?

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October 16, 2014 9:20:15 PM

Modular vs semi-modular: There really isn't a difference here because you need to use the 24-pin and 4+4 pin cables to power the motherboard and CPU. Having the option to remove those two cables on a PC build make absolutely no sense. And non-modular is good if you have a ton of hard drives, GPUs and plan to use every single cable. If not, get one of the others.
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a c 2459 ) Power supply
15 minutes ago

Full Specs?
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a c 2459 ) Power supply
10 minutes ago

Get the ANTEC HCG 620M you linked above it's a good power supply made by SEASONIC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 00:35 EDT-0400
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a c 2459 ) Power supply
4 minutes ago

Anytime.
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