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Modular PSU - DIY or Purchase???

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JeffS

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Ok,
I've sleeved my PSU and I'm getting bored again...
I'm still not happy with the extra wires laying around my case that aren't being used even
though they're tucked away. I was thinking about going with one of the new modular
PSUs that are becoming popular, but then started thinking why not do it myself.
Partially to save a few bucks (always welcomed) and partially to kill an afternoon and
get it exactly they way I want it.

My existing PSU came with my Chieftec case about a year ago, but it has been running
reliably since. I don't know what brand/manufcaturer it is so I don't know its over all
quality. It felt fairly heavy when I pulled it out to sleeve it so I'm guessing it's decent.

Are there any downsides to doing the mod myself?
Should I expect to run into problems? or is it as straight forward as it looks?

Are there any reasons NOT to do it, and just break down and shell out cash for a new one?
Which leads to the question, what would all of you recommend. the x-connect one I saw on another thread seemed nice...)

And before somebody says it, Yes I know there is the potential that I'll blow the whole thing to hell and HAVE to buy a new PSU, which goes back to the question above...

Thanks for any advice/hints/tips, etc...

-Jeff
 
There's not really any big issues other than that I wouldn't do it to a power supply that isn't quality in the first place. For the price of those X-connect PSUs, i'd get an Antec Neo 480 which is modular, of high quality, more future-proof, and looks just as sleek once you sleeve the cords. The only downside to doing the mod yourself is that if you do it wrong it might look crappy, but otherwise I don't see why not.
 
to do it properly, you need good panel mount connectors - which aren't all that cheap. And hacking up a computer PSU so it looks good and properly holds connectors is difficult. I'd personally buy one.

But it's your call... look through a few electronics parts catalogs (digikey, newark, etc) and find some good connectors. I've got a fondness for AMP circular ones. :D
 
Most of the time, when people modularize their PSUs the don't use panel mount connectors; instead they just have really short leads sticking out of hole w/ normal connectors attached, and then make the 'modules' w/ one male and one female of whatever kind of connector it is
 
I was leaning towards the short lead route to plug the modules into,
but if I could do a panel mount, that would be totaly kick ass....

My goal is cool looks, improved functionality, and of course
learning experience...

Even if I go with a prebuilt modular, I'll probably have to rebuild the cables
to custom fit the lengths and connectors I need.

I've got two hard drives that are using highpoint rocketheads which take additional floppy connectors to power. For those that don't know, they're sata adapters.

building it looks like it might be a fun project after all.
-Jeff
 
To bring this back up, I'd like to do my Fortron PSU myself and I do want to use the panel mount blocks... Does anyone know where to get them? Mouser seems to have just single connectors, including the panel mount ones, but I'd prefer one connector block that has a bunch of the regular 4 pin connectors on it... Pretty much what the X-Connects have. The NeoPowers are ugly IMO.
 
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