mATX PSU search - short cable lengths

[WT]

I'm in the process of replacing a very outdated HTPC rig and needed some help finding a suitable PSU with short cable runs.

I currently have an Ultra Micro Fly with the original Ultra VX400 watt unit with short cable runs and find it is a perfect fit for the case ... unfortunately ... it just doesn't do well powering my HTPC, and any modern video card drops the +12 rail to a point that the video blacks out and I need to restart the PC. I solved that by using a power sipping ATI X1300 card, but its time to retire the whole thing and start fresh.

Now, what I need is any PSU that features short cable lengths, if such a thing is even available. I've tried bundling some of my regular PSU's but they all end up being a nasty mess inside. If there exists no such beast, I shall proceed to find a Corsair 450 on sale and hope for the best. Thanks for any suggestions or help on this one.

 

[AmberClad]

Maybe just use a modular PSU? Some of the Silverstone models are also compatible with this kit, but it's very hard to actually find in stock anywhere.

 

[BlueAcolyte]

I think FSP uses short cables, but I dunno the strength of the PSU you need.

 

[WT]

That Ss cable kit is a novel idea ! I have a few modular PSUs, but they are already in use in existing rigs so my plan was to try another brand and see what it offered. I have an FSP Epsilon 600, and it definitely is known for its looong cables, so its surprising to hear that they offer up some short cable models. I really did like the Corsair 450 deal at Buy.com for $40 AR, but missed that deal.

This will be powering:
e2180
eVGA 630i 7100 mATX board - staying with onboard video until I determine what card I have that works well with MCE2005.
250gb WD SATA
DVD/RW

Edit: Hows this look ? OCZ 500w Stealthstream @ Buy.com for $50 AR.
Buy.com linky

 

[PClark99]

Not modular but good.

http://www.silverstonetek.com/...o=st50ef-plus-sc&area=

 

[WT]

Nice find, PClark ! But I can't find it available anywhere @ any known vendors.

 

[WT]

Found the ST50EF @ Performance-PCs, but it appears to NOT be the SC edition:

ST50EF @ Performance-PCs

I don't mind spending $90 for a PSU, but if it isn't a short cable one it defeats the purpose. I knew this would be a tough search, I'm just glad it isn't imperative that I find one ASAP.

 

[tonyou]

Tried Googling for it and found a few places selling it:

ST50EF short cable

 

[WT]

Thanks for the links. I found a few too, but none that I head ever even heard of before, so I guess I will check 'em out on ResellerRatings. Thanks again guys !