Modular PSU

josh3190 · 22 Aug 2011 at 18:12

Super noob question coming up but what exactly is a modular PSU since I keep seeing this phrase being used and would just like to know what it specifically means and the benefits of it.

Cheers everyone.

vanandjuanunited · 22 Aug 2011 at 18:13

The cables plug into the psu meaning you only use the ones you need
Helps to keep your case tidy and aid airflow

josh3190 · 22 Aug 2011 at 18:16

Thanks vanandjuanunited, seems like a good idea to have one of them in my new build then

toon_mad · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:17

Very handy, as said it means you dont have a whole bunch of cables you might not even need, instead you connect to the psu the ones you do need

Spikey Willow · 24 Aug 2011 at 15:37

So you simply don't plug in the cables you don't need to use?

Does this save on consumption/power somehow, or is it purely aesthetics/space (and I suppose you could argue airflow)?

Stone22uk · 24 Aug 2011 at 15:57

Spikey Willow said:
So you simply don't plug in the cables you don't need to use?

Does this save on consumption/power somehow, or is it purely aesthetics/space (and I suppose you could argue airflow)?

It helps to keep the PC tidy and does indeed improve air flow. As far as im aware it doesnt have any effect on power used by the system.

Tokin · 24 Aug 2011 at 17:27

Stone22uk said:
It helps to keep the PC tidy and does indeed improve air flow. As far as im aware it doesnt have any effect on power used by the system.

+1

josh3190 · 24 Aug 2011 at 17:47

Awesome I'm looking at getting this PSU for my new rig I'm planning on building next month, thoughts?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-039-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

stulid · 24 Aug 2011 at 17:57

josh3190 said:
Awesome I'm looking at getting this PSU for my new rig I'm planning on building next month, thoughts?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-039-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

Its a good'un

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=167

PapaLazaru · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:41

I have also been looking at that PSU but can someone tell me if it is actually properly modular or not? Damn good price if it is, I mught pull the trigger and get one.

And another question. I have a non-modular PSU (Corsair TX750) at present but the spare cables are driving me insane. What is to stop my just cutting them off then putting some kind of plastic protection over the ends to stop me electrocuting myself?

Has anybody ever done this?

Luke_Bowman · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:42

I have, its fine...

stulid · 24 Aug 2011 at 18:48

PapaLazaru said:
I have also been looking at that PSU but can someone tell me if it is actually properly modular or not? Damn good price if it is, I mught pull the trigger and get one.

The main 24pin, 8pin+ extra 4+4pin ATX and three SATA are fixed

And another question. I have a non-modular PSU (Corsair TX750) at present but the spare cables are driving me insane. What is to stop my just cutting them off then putting some kind of plastic protection over the ends to stop me electrocuting myself?

Has anybody ever done this?

It has, electrical tape each individual wire.