Going Modular _ PLEASE I NEED A REPLY TO MY POST

Well, I am in the process of buying my PC componenets for my first time homebuild. Now I have decided on the GPU and CPU I want, have got a PSU but theres two different version.

One is modular.
The other is not.

Is there any real gain of going modular? Apart from having only the wires you need, whats the real benefit? I just need a reason to spend an extra £12.

Edit:
Okie then, the system being built is as follows:

Mobo: Asus A8N sli se Nforce 4(something like that)

CPU: Amd athlon 64 X2 3800 SKt 939
http://www.savastore.com/productin [...] strat=8880

GPU: ATI Radeon X1800XT 256mb GDDR3
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acat [...] ly_25.html

RAM:1 X 1GB (may be expanded to 3/4GB)

PSU: Hiper HPU-4K580-MK Type R 580W Modular ATX2.2 PSU - Black UV
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acat [...] plies.html


All I need to buy now is the processor,the graphics card and the power supply.
Enough for my problem to be solved?

Here's an article that focuses on the reality of modular PSUs. It should serve to inform you.

http://www.motherboards.org/articl [...] 488_1.html

Oh I'm not saying either way. My reasoning for putting up that link is because you will see people talk about resitance this (because of the extra connections), resitance that, yada yada yada and the truth of the matter is that there are some modular PSUs that are less resistant than some very notable PSUs. I was just giving you more options by giving you more information about modular PSUs.

For myself, I have two different rigs - one is a secondary computer but my main one is going to be powered by an Enermax Galaxy, which is the 1000w MODULAR PSU. I've dealt with enough modular PSUs in the past and they've all served me well so it just comes down to personal preference.

modding is half the fun when building your own computer. I have a CM Stacker case and I've modded the heck out of it - adding a side window with a blowhole, a window with a blowhole at the top and all sorts of alterations inside.

Good luck with the build.

If you are able to add a window you might consider some bling like, perhaps, a dual cold cathode light setup, to illuminate the interior of your case so you can see it through the window.

what internal power does does your mobo say it needs? should be either 20 or 24 pin ATX and will probably say 4pin Aux power or something similar, then make sure that yoiur PSU also does that.

You can convert from 20 to 24 pin and vice versa if needed.

The 20 pin main power cable only has one 12 volt line. The 24 pin connector added one line apiece for ground, 3.3, 5, and 12 volts. The extra 4 pins are not separate rails. They're just extra lines to provide more current to the same rails. you can plug a 20 pin cable into a 24 pin motherboard and it will work just fine. At least, it will for a while. They added those extra 4 pins for a reason. When you plug a 20 pin cable into a 24 pin connector you're not providing the extra current carrying capacity which may be needed by the motherboard.

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Im panicking here, have I just bought thw rong PSU? I know it will work, but will the 20-24 pin connector damage my system or wont make it work?

Comes with a 3 year warranty, should be ok then?

I have a Hiper 580w, so here is my take on them.
The modular is nice, the psu is doing everything I need it to do, it's shiny.
I got mine for a crossfire mobo thinking that I might add a second card later.
The primary PCI-E cable comes right off the psu- great. The adapter for the 2nd PCI-E is implemented by connecting it to 2 - 4pin molex connectors.
Essentially, if I add a 2nd video, I will be hooking up the modular ports I was previously omitting. Since you already ordered it, deal with it, it will be fine.
Other than the above issue, I love mine, it's quiet and solid.
Good luck