modular and non modular psu's

[damien c]

as the title says but whats the difference between them and which one would be better for considering the spec of my pc? currently have a enermax noisetaker 2 600w which i dont think is modular

[zinglebarb]

modular allows you to use only the power cables you need from the psu making it neater.Im using the 780 watt OCZ Mod X Stream

http://www.technoyard.com/hardware/m...AM/page_3.html

http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...m_power_supply

[Zeph]

With modular PSUs all (or nearly all) connection cables are removable and only need to be attached when there is something that requires them.

For example, with a Hard Drive and a DVD-RW, you might only need one lead, however, if you were to add a second DVD-RW and HDD you would just attach another cable to the PSU (usualy by means of a push-in connector or a screw-on type).

This PSU design obviously could lead to decreased clutter inside of your PC which could in turn increase airflow to all of the components potentially increasing lifespan and at least cooling during that lifespan, the removal of spare dangling leads also makes the inside of your case look nicer, especially if it's windowed

[damien c]

well this is the one that i currently have

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007LBMZY?...0&linkCode=asn

but i am thinking of changine soon as someone, told me that i am probably at the limit of my psu's capability which it seems to cope but would i be better going fo rone of these.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=123&subcat=

or something a little more powerfull say the 900watt range

[altis]

It also adds an extra connector in each supply line which is another potential point of failure and adds to the cost.

[greencreeper]

My Enermax has some fixed cables (can't be removed) and a load of cables that can be connected/disconnected as needed - much neater system. No huge bundles of cables to tie up and shove somewhere. Each cable has a sleeve - to help with air flow. It's a beautiful thing - quite big though. Had to remove a hard drive cage to get it in the case.

[damien c]

well i have mine mounted at the bottom of me case - coolermaster sm690 dominator with the cables tidyish. but was just asking the question as i mentioned above, someone told me that mine was probably near or on its limit for providing power to the components.

mobo - asus striker formula 2 780i
cpu - q6600 oc'd @3.0ghz
ram - 4gb ocz reaper 800mhz @ 4-4-4-15 2t
gpu's - 2x evga 8800gts's (g92) 512mb in sli
1x dvd-rw
1x samsung 250gb hdd
1x 320gb hitachi hdd
8x fans in case

what do you think 600w enough or not enough to get enough power to each. it seems to cope ok but i am thinking bigger psu = slighlty higher oc and enough power to each component.

[zinglebarb]

I would not run 2 gfx on 600 watts as that upper limits and you need to take into consideration a good psu works at around 80% efficiency each card could do with its own 12 volt rail imo (some disagree) the ocz I have would supply this iirc

[Zeph]

Originally Posted by altis

It also adds an extra connector in each supply line which is another potential point of failure and adds to the cost.

With something so mechanical and simple, I can't see this ever being a problem unless mis-treated! And this could cause problems with regular PSUs too so the point, imo, is a moot one.