Update your Old PSU to a Nifty modular version.

Jleo · 23 Feb 2009 at 18:57

I have and old but excellent 350watt that I keep as a spare it doesn't have to do any real heavy work (hence the 350watt rating) but I would like to get rid of its ugly air circulation preventing cable mess. I found this tutorial and I kinda considering giving it a go Mad? or Rad?

What do you peeps think? Err, yes I am a stingy so and so but I also like a project here and there keeps me sane

Tutorial linky

fobose · 23 Feb 2009 at 19:43

Well, going by the look of the PSU they modded there, I dont think it would be a good idea. I guess if you had a black PSU (an old Nexus one perhaps), and used black cables I think that might look good but I would rather just buy a new PSU instead of having all the hassle!

AgedIdiot · 23 Feb 2009 at 19:58

As an exercise o'k BUT not imo for any serious use.

PhillyDee · 23 Feb 2009 at 20:06

No point in making the ATX modular. Its not as if you are going to use the PC without it. Those other plugs are £1.79 each for the socket and then the plug. They are "Locking Multi-Pole Chassis Plugs". You can get them in 2,3,4,5,6 and 8 pin varieties.
Good solid connectors. How about just de-soldering the wires you dont need and braiding the rest?

Jleo · 23 Feb 2009 at 20:28

Thanks for the replies, PhillyDee, good point about the ATX cable no point adding expense and if I did get inside the psu case I may snip and just braid what I need,
SCOTCH LOCKS could be used inside the psu to re-connect the wires

If I could get a couple auto temperature controlled fans would be a great job!