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Gixanix 12.1.2014 klo 13.23

Modular PSU or just normal one?

Anyone have any ideas?

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Chris 12.1.2014 klo 13.31

Modular power supplies are slightly less efficient, a little more expensive and their connecters start to loosen over time with heavy use.

...But it's mostly personal preferance. I always buy non-modular, I'm not worried about cable clutter and appearance isn't important to me.

Viimeisin muokkaaja on Chris; 12.1.2014 klo 13.34

[☥] - CJ - 12.1.2014 klo 13.36

Ive seen no evidence of Modular PSU's being worse than non modular ones.

Modular PSU's come in handy if you want to lessen the clutter in your case.
i have a 750w Ultra X4 Modular PSU that ive had for about 2 years now and it works great.

Really comes down to how much you are wanting to spend. PSU quality is VERY important for gaming so you dont want to go all cheapybrand hunting.

Viimeisin muokkaaja on [☥] - CJ -; 12.1.2014 klo 13.37

dvs_x 12.1.2014 klo 14.45

Modular all the way for me.
I haven't had any loss in efficiency due to it being modular ever lol.
I have a Seasonic 860 watt Platinum certified modular PSU and it rocks.
The cables all work well and i have never had one instance of them getting loose. In fact the only time i have had to ever replace my PSU's was the need for more wattage. There is alot more to less clutter than visual appeal as well. The better you route your cables the better the airflow inside the case will be.

76561198001357399 12.1.2014 klo 15.02

If you can afford a little extra get a modular.

rotNdude 12.1.2014 klo 15.35

Post what PSUs you're considering and what case you're going to install it in. I have a very spacious full tower case and I really don't care about cables restricting air flow.

dafuq i'm playing?! 13.1.2014 klo 10.23

You should buy modular PSU if you want a transparent window on the side of case :) Just for good look. But also you can hide extra wires beside the MoBo.

_I_ 13.1.2014 klo 10.38

modular makes cable management easier
if you only have 1hdd, 1 odd, and a gpu
only plug in 1 sata chain, and the gpu cable
keep the rest of the cables in the box

when you need more molex/sata/pci power connectors, use the extra cables