Nice looking modular PSU? Recommendations?

[Punkrulz]

Hey guys,

I'm shopping around for a modular PSU right now, I'm looking for one that is going to be nice looking on the eyes (looking to show off my case and everything when it's built) and I'm curious what the latest one you guys have seen that fit that description.

Any recommendations?

I'm liking the Kingwin, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121001

[Mansize_tissue]

What'll it be powering?

[jonnyGURU]

Not much if he's liking the Kingwin. :D

27A on the combined 12's.

[Mansize_tissue]

I really wouldn't base a PSU decision on its looks because it's an essential part of the system which, if it goes bad, can bring the whole thing down.

[kush]

Looks like yet another Topower based unit. Not the worst around by any means, but in that price range, you can certainly find a lot better. IMO, there's something to be said of understated elegance (class, bling whatever you want to call it). Personally, I think all of these blingified PSUs on the market are really doing a dis-service to the community as a whole. I really think people should be looking @ things like quality, truthfulness (in the ratings), warranty, etc; bling should be much lower on the list.

IMHO, you'd be far better off getting a Corsair HX520 in the sub $100 level (AR, typically retails ~$110-120ish), a true 520w unit (rated @ 45c? I think, or is it 50c?; no idea what Topower says, more likely industry standard of 25c), well documented being a quality unit...5 year warranty, the flat modular[/i]] cabling (easier to hide [under the motherboard]). Otherwise look @ other Seasonic based units, or Silverstone, etc, etc. If you *must* have lighty bling, and are willing to trade a warranty to do so, I'd go for the mentioned Corsair and replace the stock fan w/ a lighted 120mm fan; rock solid supply with a [cue Mike Judge voice] piece of "flair" [/Mike Judge].

[edit] It would also help if you told us what you will be powering with your new PSU..I'm assuming you're building a new rig (than what's in your sig), since you mention "when it's built" or something like that?

and check froogle.google.com; (and/or ClubIt.com); multiple retailers (inc ClubIt) apparently have the Corsair unit @ <$100 atm, no rebate. likely. $106 (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductList.jsp?ThirdCategoryCode=111304) [b]shipped @ ZZF.

on a slightly ot subject, wtf ClubIt wants $9 shipping? And I did a quick 'Egg check too (on 5-600w modular units), and their shipping rates are ~$8.48+, gas price hikes by FedSex and the brown package people due to gas prices perhaps? I don't recall shipping rates @ major retailers being this high not that long ago...

[Paul_Johnson]

Looks like yet another Topower based unit. .

Actually I would bet on SuperFlower ;)

[OofC_S7v7N]

silverstone has some pretty good modular power supplies i think they are 600w 750w and 800w models. but hey search around for some eye candy if your looking to "show off", because those silverstones are straight black, pretty blan but it performs well and its silent so im happy.

[OofC_S7v7N]

This link takes you too see silverstone modular power supplies at newegg, and yes i know its 850w instead of 800w, modular psu (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010320058+50002031+1297819680&Subcategory=58&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=).

[Punkrulz]

Thanks for the help guys. To tell you the truth I don't fully know what I'm going to be putting into the rig yet. I think I have my heart set on the Intel Dual Core 2 Duo E6400 processor. Motherboard I'm a little foggy on, I keep reading reviews but haven't gotten my heart set on anything... shopping around for a mixture of great price with great performance. Video cards again I haven't even looked at yet, I eventually want to step up to Dual SLI, but that's going to be further down the road as the games will need it...

I'm not strictly going for the "bling factor" as I'll call it, just trying to find a happy medium of something I can make pleasing to the eye, but also performs wonderfully. I used to have a good power supply in mind back when I wanted to respec about a year ago, but I can't remember what it was, probably an Antec Modular if they exist.

[Darth Bobo]

Hey guys,

I'm shopping around for a modular PSU right now, I'm looking for one that is going to be nice looking on the eyes (looking to show off my case and everything when it's built) and I'm curious what the latest one you guys have seen that fit that description.

Any recommendations?

I'm liking the Kingwin, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121001

Well I like the look of this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002 Oh, and the corsair has a proven trackrecord and I love mine...

[chronic9]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194003 just bought this one, solid reviews and its clean and modular. if u want to bling it out, get a PSU cover.

[Ockie]

I'm selling two of my Ultra X-Connects Modular PSU's (Chrome) with UV modular cables for $55 shipped (this is for two).

Check my FS page.

[tazman4]

I don't know if it's any good or not, but it sure is "Blingy".
Some of the experts here should be able to tell you more about it though.
Ultra ULT31852 X2 X-Connect 550W-

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373065

[Bbq]

It's decent. It's no Etasis or PCP&C, but it's better than quite a few psu's on the market.

[mellojoe]

Hiper makes decent, yet really good looking power supplies.

Hiper 580W Modular (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817128001)

[Punkrulz]

I don't know if it's any good or not, but it sure is "Blingy".
Some of the experts here should be able to tell you more about it though.
Ultra ULT31852 X2 X-Connect 550W-

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373065

My friend has this exact same power supply, he said it's an incredibly decent power supply and he hasn't had any issues using it in his setup, which is similar to what mine will be.

[mavalpha]

Antec NeoHE 550W (A4 Revision or higher), if you can still find one. Simple-looking without being ugly, 42A on the 12V lines at 50C. Quiet fan, even under load.

BTW, I'd like to see how the Antec stacks up against the Corsair.

[shadowfax]

My Toughpower (thermaltake) has been working very well for me, and it looks good too. High gloss black with an aluminum "toughpower" plaque on the side. Not that I can see the side since the psu's flipped 90 degrees in my Armor, but it'd look really good if it were visible ;)