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Questions about modular/non-modular PSUs.

Azureth

Azureth

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1. Are there any drawbacks to using a modular as opposed to a non-modular PSU?
2. Modular PSU means you only need to hook up the cables you need, correct?
3. What Modular PSUs are good?
 
1. Depends on who you ask, but in personal experience.....none.
2. Generally, yes. Some units have all cables modular; others have just the molex/etc. cables as modular, but ATX/8-pin/PCI-E cables permamently connected.
3. I personally swear by Corsair's HX series. Rock-solid stable and reliable.
 
1. Nope. The FUD offered by PC P&C about modular PSUs is total bullshit.
2. Yup.
3. What are the specs of your system? But a general list of good modular PSUs (Which may or may not be enough for your system):
$100 - Corsair 520HX 520W Modular PSU
$105 - Silverstone ST60F 600W Modular PSU
$110 - BFG Tech MX 680 680W Modular PSU
$150 - Corsair 620HX 620W Modular PSU
$160 - Enermax Modu82+ 625W Modular PSU
$160 - Antec Truepower New TP750 750W PSU
$230 - Corsair 1000HX Modular PSU
 
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If there are no drawbacks to modular PSUs while having the advantage of cable management then why are there so few modular PSUs out there? Seems like a no-brainer.
 
Azureth said:
If there are no drawbacks to modular PSUs while having the advantage of cable management then why are there so few modular PSUs out there? Seems like a no-brainer.
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There are quite a few modular PSUs available, but the reason they are not as numerous as non-modular is because they are more difficult and expensive to produce. That is also one of the reasons why they tend to cost more.
 
Azureth said:
If there are no drawbacks to modular PSUs while having the advantage of cable management then why are there so few modular PSUs out there? Seems like a no-brainer.
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They cost more to make. Look at the cost of the 520HX VS the 750TX. They both cost around the same but the 750TX offers significantly more power. To even get about the same wattage, amperage and quality similar to the 750TX in a modular PSU, you'd have to spend another $50 to $60 for that Antec Trupower New

In addition, not everyone believes that the modular cables is useful. Also, many people believe that FUD BS spread by PC P&C that one loses power with modular cable.
 
Danny Bui said:
To even get about the same wattage, amperage and quality similar to the 750TX in a modular PSU, you'd have to spend another $50 to $60 for that Antec Trupower New
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Well, that's not exactly accurate. The Truepower New is a much better-performing PSU than the TX750, and you can find cheaper 750W modular PSUs with performance comparable to the TX750, like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153038 Still a pretty big premium though.
 
Danny Bui said:
1. Nope. The FUD offered by PC P&C about modular PSUs is total bullshit.
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I think I love you. There was an interview of the president of the company in 2006:
Q: Why haven't you implemented a modular connection system into your production models?
A: Modular systems tend to have problems with resistance between the modular contacts. The fact that it is only 12v and 18 amps causes problems.
(Yeah, thats why headphone jacks don't work)

A few years ago I remember the PC P&P craze. It was pretty much the mark of a solid system. People were paying these rediculous prices for PSUs that were blatent overkill. I remember a few [H]ardcore folks who were using a 1000w PC P&C unit for a 7800GTX system... Sorry, had to vent. Used to get flamed around here for speaking my mind about that company.
 
Dozoy said:
I think I love you. A few years ago I remember the PC P&P craze. It was pretty much the mark of a solid system. People were paying these rediculous prices for PSUs that were blatent overkill. I remember a few [H]ardcore folks who were using a 1000w PC P&C unit for a 7800GTX system...
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A few years ago, PCP&C and Enermax were just about the only widely-available consumer brands that offered real high-quality PSUs. Things have changed a lot recently.
 
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