What's the cheapest, but best modular unit new or used?

ExoMale · 7 Apr 2017 at 22:25

just finishing wiring up my system in my new atx case and I thinking, while I have cable ties and the space to be messy(tie up as much as I can clearing all fans) I now feel I should get a modular as the case has a small window and from images the case fans have leds and while the computer will be under a dining table I would like a more presentation of a computer for once ha..

So what are the cheapest, but still best modular going on the new and used Market?

I am happy with the power of my seasonic and while I originally asked for the modular version(present so no complaint) I don't think getting that would make sense now after 14 months with this version and don't care if it's still a 80 plus bronze rated, but obviously on the used market I would try for more power though bviously..

budget is never high with me(maybe be day I'll get lucky)but it depends what I could get for mine as I still got the box and packaging however it can still be purchased new.

ExoMale · 7 Apr 2017 at 23:14

Saw this on a local shops site

Corsair RM850 850W Fully Modular ATX 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply

Is it way over price at £120??

Can't do anything till Monday at the earliest for brand new anyways even if I have to order one and couldn't advertise mine yet unless there was an alternative otherwise I'd be without lol, mean £40 could be a good shout for mine if people will pay ha.

Missus said she will help me out, but doubt she touch anywhere near 100 unless I sell mine and for a good amount to put towards it, so I suppose 70-80? She wouldnt really be able to complain if I put half ha ha

Here's my computer in all its glory(mess is the future) doh!

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demonix · 8 Apr 2017 at 17:12

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Bitfenix Whisper M Series 550W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £77.99

Total: £88.49
(includes shipping: £10.50)

If your computer runs fine on its current PSU, then you don't have to go into overkill mode for a fully modular replacement.

Also get some real LED fans and a fan controller (if your motherboard can't run that many fans) to replace those sissy molex powered things.

ExoMale · 8 Apr 2017 at 21:00

Thanks for the reply.

My my computer does run just fine and would still run fine with a 970 that I might be able to get hold of at the end of the month, however I want a full modular one in case I ever go back to a smaller case in the future(more likely that changing psu again) plus easier to deal with so rather get it right this time, just obviously I wouldn't want to go below 520w even if it was a better performer.

Sasahara · 9 Apr 2017 at 14:07

If I were you I'd get a better case with space for cables behind the mobo instead.

You could then hide all the cables, not just the excess power cables.

Currently it's still gonna look a mess in that case, even with a modular PSU.

And you can get really small cases that have room to hide the excess cables.

Something like

Antec P100
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/antec-p100-mid-tower-silenced-computing-case-white-ca-24a-an.html

or
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...ow-pc-case-black-cc-9011070-ww-ca-179-cs.html

Kurgen · 10 Apr 2017 at 13:09

heres a few more case options, they have a small discount on weekly deals, phanteks have plenty of room to hide cables and has a PSU shroud to hide the cables

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Midi Tower Case with Window - Black= £59.99
1 x Phanteks Eclipse P400 Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Window= £54.95
1 x Corsair Carbide Series Air 240 High Airflow PC Case - White (CC-9011069-WW)= £84.95

Total: £219.51
(includes shipping: £19.62)