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PSU Sleeving

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Hello Guys, Happy Thanksgiving! Anyway I was wondering I thinking about buying some new power supply's and then Sleeving them. I was wondering what wattage is the most Common that people use? What brand should I go with? Only Corsair ? Or others? Do you know if any manufacturer allows you to sleeve the PSU without voiding Warranty? Also what colors would you Suggest? THanks!
 
The power output or manufacturer has nothing to do with sleeving the PSU. You should choose something based on your needs and your budget. As for warranty, sleeving any PSU will void the warranty, unless it's a modular PSU and you buy an extra set of cables to do the sleeving on.
 
Zero82z said:
The power output or manufacturer has nothing to do with sleeving the PSU. You should choose something based on your needs and your budget. As for warranty, sleeving any PSU will void the warranty, unless it's a modular PSU and you buy an extra set of cables to do the sleeving on.
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OK sorry I didn't make that clear, I am looking to sell them after I sleeve them either on here or EBay.

I hadn't thought of using a modular PSU, That's a good idea although it is hard to find a totally Modular one.

Thanks!
 
Not to hard to find a fully modular PSU. As per color i would say black. Or white.
 
Just a note: The time, cost, and voiding the warranty, you might as well by a PSU with it on already. I have seen a Corsair TX series go bad in a few months. Warranties are a good thing.
 
If it wasn't a modular one couldnt you just remove the sleeving before you send it back for repairs?

It would be a waste but at least they would get a replacement/repaired one back.

Also are you going to put this on your ebay page that if it does have a problem that this is something they must do before sending it back ...I am hoping that you would say yes to this.
 
ComputerGeek said:
What about the wattage? What range is most common?
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Comes down to what you're using. Single GPU systems typically do not need more than 500 watts, maybe 550-600 watts for a top-end highly overclocked single CPU and GPU system.

Dual GPU systems typically only need 750 watts, 850 watts for highly overclocked top-end systems.
 
ComputerGeek said:
Yeah but where could I advertise something like that? That's basically what I wanted to do.
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Craigslist for starters, maybe other computer forums if they allow it. I know there is one guy who advertises sleeving services on EVGA.
 
OK would I be allowed to put this in my FS Thread? And Would Starting out with A couple 500 and 750 watt power supply's be a good move then take custom requests?
 
OK thats what I thought I recalled. Do you think anyone would have interest in a Sleeved PSU? And what price do you think I should offer the sleeving at? Where do you guys get Modding Jobs to do as work?

Zero82z said:
No. Selling services is not allowed.
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The problem is that people that don't have the ability or interest to sleeve it themselves isn't going to want to pay someone to do it for them. They would just assume to buy extensions to get the sleeved look. There are some people that would pay for that, but too many. I don't think you could make a very profitable business out of it. As has been said, unless you want to void the warranty you need to do a full modular PSU. And yes, the manufacture is going to know you sleeved it even if you remove the sleeve before you sent it in. I used a Corsair AX750 for mine.

No matter what you decide, good luck.
 
VulcaN said:
google pyscho sleeve, that guy does 24 pin ATX cables for $75
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Whow That's seems Expensive!!


PolygonGTC said:
The problem is that people that don't have the ability or interest to sleeve it themselves isn't going to want to pay someone to do it for them. They would just assume to buy extensions to get the sleeved look. There are some people that would pay for that, but too many. I don't think you could make a very profitable business out of it. As has been said, unless you want to void the warranty you need to do a full modular PSU. And yes, the manufacture is going to know you sleeved it even if you remove the sleeve before you sent it in. I used a Corsair AX750 for mine.

No matter what you decide, good luck.
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OK Thanks For the Tips! Do you or Does anyone else know where you might get Modding Jobs per-say? I mean not just for sleeving like other Mods as well Computer Cases and whatnot. I was going to put something up on craigslist jobs, but I don't think that will be very effective.

Also, It seems like some of the people modding have sponsors, how does one get sponsors just by asking different companies? And what do the companies get out of it?
 
FTW PC is one such company. Basically, you can try to get sponsorships from any company that manufactures computer parts, or sells them. It can come from retailers that specialize in custom parts like Performance PCs to hardware manufacturers like Corsair and Cooler Master. You just have to contact them, and show off what skills you have in order for them to even consider you.

Companies get advertising benefits. Computers that are featured always display the names of the companies that sponsored them in some shape or form, and people remember those names because they connect it to that awesome looking computer.

I think your best bet is to see if there is a company around your area that specializes in custom PCs. I know Microcenter does custom water loops.
 
Ok, Thanks for the explanation or how that works, I guess I should finish my current Mod Really well so I can showcase my abilities so I can get some Sponsors.

Thanks!


Tsumi said:
FTW PC is one such company. Basically, you can try to get sponsorships from any company that manufactures computer parts, or sells them. It can come from retailers that specialize in custom parts like Performance PCs to hardware manufacturers like Corsair and Cooler Master. You just have to contact them, and show off what skills you have in order for them to even consider you.

Companies get advertising benefits. Computers that are featured always display the names of the companies that sponsored them in some shape or form, and people remember those names because they connect it to that awesome looking computer.

I think your best bet is to see if there is a company around your area that specializes in custom PCs. I know Microcenter does custom water loops.
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