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Corsair Offers Individual-Sleeved PSU Modular Cable Kits

by - source: Legit Reviews

Corsair quietly released its new individually sleeved modular cables for select Corsair PSU via a Facebook posting.

With the growing trend of enthusiast and case-modders individualizing their cases, Corsair has released its individually sleeved modular PSU cable to provide end users the option to switch out their modular cables. The cables are available in three colors; red, blue and white, along with the standard black cables. While other companies, such as NZXT, has taken the approach of offering each cable individually, Corsair has bundled all the required cables together into one individual package. Legit Reviews was able to get a first hand look of how these cables look in a Corsair 600T case at the FX GamExperience down in Dallas, Texas. 

Image Credit: Legit Reviews

Image Credit: Legit Reviews

Image Credit: Legit Reviews

Corsair is initially releasing these individually sleeved PSU cable kits for the following power supplies:

  • Professional Series Gold AX1200
  • Professional Series AX850/AX750/AX650
  • Professional Series HX / Enthusiast Series TXM Series

   

Taking a closer look at the available cables for the Professional Series Gold AX1200 PSU, end users will find Corsair has made available a total of 16 modular cables:

  • One (1) ATX Main Mother Board Power Connector 24 pin (20+4)
  • Two (2) EPS/ATX 12V Power Processor Connector 8 pin (4+4 split)
  • Six (6) PCI-Express Connector 8 pin (6+2 split)
  • Four (4) Serial ATA, SATA, Power Connector
  • Three (3) Peripheral Flat Power Connectors (4pin)

   

The individually sleeved modular PSU cables can be purchased at a price range between $79.99 to $99.99 on Corsair's website

   

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amk-aka-phantom 01/31/2012 12:14 PM
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Not bad, but I like NZXT cables more somehow!

cmartin011 01/31/2012 12:23 PM
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oh yay! i always wanted each wire gift warped in its own sleeve instead of bundled in one!

joytech22 01/31/2012 12:32 PM
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That looks so cool :D
I'll definitely be grabbing them for my AX1200.
I could use more colour in my case, it would look nice.

__-_-_-__ 01/31/2012 12:58 PM
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incredible overpriced cables O_o sure they look cool but they cost like 15$ to manufacture. reminds me monster cables.

alidan 01/31/2012 1:05 PM
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can someone tell me the point?

all i can think is it makes the cables a bit more flexible... but is it worth an 80-100$ "upgrade"?

JackFrost860 01/31/2012 1:31 PM
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This is for people with more money than sense!

Nikorr 01/31/2012 2:10 PM
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Not bad at all ...

theuniquegamer 01/31/2012 2:43 PM
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I thought the case has cable management. Now the PSU wants to showup with its sexy red stockings.

razor512 01/31/2012 3:44 PM
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What is the point, wires already have their own casing, and all they did was essentially make all wires the same color.

hotthree 01/31/2012 4:32 PM
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Will they work on different psu's? And for all the people asking the point of this is, its for people who want more color coordinating in their case and have the money to do so. Yes, it is very easy to do yourself but there is a saying, Time is Money! This could easily take hours to do if your a first time maker. Why not buy in 5 minutes? is 2-4 hours, possibly more worth 40-50$ Your call.

mortsmi7 01/31/2012 4:32 PM
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alidan :
can someone tell me the point? all i can think is it makes the cables a bit more flexible... but is it worth an 80-100$ "upgrade"?



Some people like the insides of their case to be color coordinated.

jacobdrj 01/31/2012 5:46 PM
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Modular. Power. Supply. Cables.

We don't want more 'sleeving' options: We want more LENGTH options...

I know that when I buy a modular PS, I come with a 'standard' set of cables. I want the option to buy shorter or longer cables, in whatever color I choose, to meet my build's needs...

danraies 01/31/2012 6:21 PM
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jacobdrj :
Modular. Power. Supply. Cables.We don't want more 'sleeving' options: We want more LENGTH options...I know that when I buy a modular PS, I come with a 'standard' set of cables. I want the option to buy shorter or longer cables, in whatever color I choose, to meet my build's needs...



agreed

upgrade_1977 01/31/2012 8:09 PM
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If only they had green... :(

usersname 01/31/2012 9:00 PM
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Any more criticisms about Apple ripping people off and I'll scream and scream and scream...with laughter.

usersname 01/31/2012 9:01 PM
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joytech22 :
I could use more colour in my case, it would look nice.

Try vomiting into it; cheaper and a lot more colourful (with bits).

usersname 01/31/2012 9:06 PM
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upgrade_1977 :
If only they had green...

Try staring at a red laser light.

maxinexus 01/31/2012 9:20 PM
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when do we move on to cordless PSU?

iamtheking123 01/31/2012 10:38 PM
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I'm a practical man. Single bundle cables is less airflow restriction than individually sleeved wires.

buzznut 02/01/2012 2:18 AM
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Well, I thought I was out of a job.. But I can do a better job of cable management than Corsair! I don't think that looks all that great or professional really. I see lots of other guys do better on a daily basis too.

maxinexus :
when do we move on to cordless PSU?



Even better question.

buzznut 02/01/2012 2:31 AM
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alidan :
can someone tell me the point? all i can think is it makes the cables a bit more flexible... but is it worth an 80-100$ "upgrade"?



Yes, but its more than that. Its about making an aesthetically pleasing design. Unless your a modder or have a windowed case you wouldn't care. Single sleeving is one of those techniques that are fashionable right now. So is water cooling, ya hardly ever see any mods without water cooling--even though they certainly don't need WC.

I know plenty of people that jam a loop in their PC and call it a mod. For old school guys like me, that's pretty pathetic but technically its a "mod." But if you have ever single sleeved a power supply, you would know that its very time consuming and labor intensive. Not for the faint of heart, so companies are cashing in on those who don't have the time or inclination.

I just single sleeved a PSU with paracord and it took about 20 hours. I charge $20 an hour (for computer work, guitar lessons, tutoring, pretty much everything..)
$20 X 20 hours = $400. That's how much MY time is worth.

alidan 02/01/2012 5:41 AM
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buzznut :
Yes, but its more than that. Its about making an aesthetically pleasing design. Unless your a modder or have a windowed case you wouldn't care. Single sleeving is one of those techniques that are fashionable right now. So is water cooling, ya hardly ever see any mods without water cooling--even though they certainly don't need WC. I know plenty of people that jam a loop in their PC and call it a mod. For old school guys like me, that's pretty pathetic but technically its a "mod." But if you have ever single sleeved a power supply, you would know that its very time consuming and labor intensive. Not for the faint of heart, so companies are cashing in on those who don't have the time or inclination. I just single sleeved a PSU with paracord and it took about 20 hours. I charge $20 an hour (for computer work, guitar lessons, tutoring, pretty much everything..)$20 X 20 hours = $400. That's how much MY time is worth.



so this is more of a how it looks than function... ok
i wouldn't pay more than 10$ extra for this, but at the same time i care more about function than looks. and im like you too, i just cant consider a cooling loop a mod. hell i can barely call just adding in some lights a mod either... now making your whole case of acrylic and makeing it look like ice, than adding in some blue and white blue lights... that i call a mod

on a side note, if you are any good at guitar or computer work, you could easily charge double and still come in under whats "professionally" available.

buzznut 02/01/2012 8:29 AM
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Cable extensions are less than ten dollars, you can just put the cables behind the mobo then add the extension then the pull the extension through the holes in the mobo. This way the only thing visible is the single sleeving extension. Like these:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] s_id=28907

So it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, but it is cheaper to DIY. Just a PITA.

Anonymous 02/01/2012 8:50 AM
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Or you just buy them prepackaged with a PSU like my XFX

jsc 02/01/2012 3:46 PM
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I go for function over form. Can you point to what used to be the green wire, the one that the case switch is attached to?

Part of "function" includes making maintenance easier.

-Jackson 02/29/2012 3:20 AM
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usersname :
Any more criticisms about Apple ripping people off and I'll scream and scream and scream...with laughter.


Pfft, Apple DOES rip people off. But like said above, sleeving the cables can take a very long time..so paying the premium for it may well be worth it. Though it would be nice if it was a tad cheaper.

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