Modular Power Supplies

[DanDaMan315]

Right now I am running a 400w case supplied foxconn psu, and I want to get a new psu. Modular looks nice and that is half (or more than half) of what I hope to accomplish with the new PSU. The X-Connect is the cheaper and better looking than the OCZ, but I have heard the OCZ psu's are better. Any help is appreciated.

 

[TransientBen]

Don't forget the Antec NeoPower. Of the modular supplies, that's the one I've consistently heard good things about.

 

[ts3433]

Many people have either had problems with the Ultra X-Connect and/or are simply disappointed by how cheap it's made. Look into a Modstream or a NeoPower if you want a modular.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Hmm, the Antec is the ugliest of the bunch, and it doesn't seem all that modular, only like half modular.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I had an X-Connect w/ blue UV, but I sent it back and got an OCZ Modstream because of many various reasons.

The OCZ Modstream gets my EXTREME Recommendation. :thumbsup:

 

[ribbon13]

The best is one you make yourself.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
The best is one you make yourself.

Wouldn't it be kinda hard to make a not-modular PSU....modular? 😀

Your probably thinking about sleeving.

 

[Azndude51]

I'm kinda tired right now and don't feel like going into why I like it, but I'd recommend the Modstream.

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: wolfman579

Originally posted by: ribbon13
The best is one you make yourself.

Wouldn't it be kinda hard to make a not-modular PSU....modular? 😀

Your probably thinking about sleeving.

No... I do that too though...

I take the PSU apart. I clip the wires so the 4-wire molex lines sitck out to be 4" long from the psu (when its put together) and put one of these on it.
http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-90.html

Then I make a molex cable with these...
http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-87.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-104.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/slv-47.html
and wire

Bam! Modular!

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Originally posted by: ribbon13

Originally posted by: wolfman579

Originally posted by: ribbon13
The best is one you make yourself.

Wouldn't it be kinda hard to make a not-modular PSU....modular? 😀

Your probably thinking about sleeving.

No... I do that too though...

I take the PSU apart. I clip the wires so the 4-wire molex lines sitck out to be 4" long from the psu (when its put together) and put one of these on it.
http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-90.html

Then I make a molex cable with these...
http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-87.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/ele-104.html
http://www.frozencpu.com/slv-47.html
and wire

Bam! Modular!

Did you do that to your PSU?
It would be easier to just buy one.

 

[ribbon13]

I suppose I could have bought a watercooling kit instead of doing it myself.
I suppose I could have gotten a case with a window already instead of get a custom laser etched one for my V2100b too.


Besides... when you do the PSU yourself, you get the heatshrink, connectors, sleeving, and fan all in the color/type you want.

I really doubt I could have found a PC Power and Cooling Turbo-cool 510 AG decked out in blue uv everything and a Delta fan premade.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Well the X-Connect is out, although it is completely modular and the best looking, there are too many bad things that have been said about it. The OCZ has sleeved cables which i like, and LED light, which I like. The Antec really doesn't have anything going for it in my opinion, no lights, no sleeves, less wattage, although some claim it puts out better power.

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: wolfman579

Originally posted by: ribbon13
The best is one you make yourself.

Wouldn't it be kinda hard to make a not-modular PSU....modular? 😀

Your probably thinking about sleeving.

I've actually seen kits to make one modular. I think svc.com has them.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

PSU features: modular vs max output, clean power, stability at high temps, etc, etc.

Prioritize.

 

[ribbon13]

^
Another reason I do it myself.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Going for clean power, and good looks.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Think I'm going for the OCZ, now to decide on 520w or 450w....

 

[DanDaMan315]

Should I get the 450w or 520w version, is it worth $30 for 70w? 520w would be nice just in case I every get a 6800 or something. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[bay]

Maximum PC did a review on modular psu's a copule months back. The X-Connect got a 2 or something low. The OCZ got either a 7-8 and the NeoPower recieved a 10. Just thought I would pass it along

 

[DanDaMan315]

NeoPower doesnt even have sleeves, and I wouldn't even consider that PSU to be modular. There are only like 4 modular spots on it.

 

[quizzelsnatch]

or don't pick the better psu. it's your computer components.

 

[Jynx980]

The neopower is the only modular psu with atx 12v v2.0 specs. Its not vital to a psu but if your buying new why not get it?
From silentpcreview:

Only the 2x12V, fan speed monitor and main 24-pin ATX connectors are on unremoveable cables.

There is no reason to have those modular anyways.

Only things I dont like about this psu is that the cables arn't sleeved and its expensive (lowest $101 on froogle)
I have also heard people say that the 24-pin to 20-pin ATX adapter is way too long.

Review

 

[TheInvincibleMustard]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-101-613&depa=0
:thumbsup:

 

[Zepper]

Probably the one you make yourself with the kit from SVC.com et al.

.bh.

 

[Waylay00]

Modstream 520w just to be more future useable, but you could use the 450w.