Is a modular PSU very important to you?

qubit · Jun 30, 2010

I didn't used to care whether it was modular or not. Then I got my first modular PSU and there was no going back.

I permanently have the side panel off my PC and fiddle around inside it often. Being able to reduce the cable clutter by completely removing unneeded cables helps to keep it tidy and everything easily accessible.

Frick · Jun 30, 2010

Naah. I've had one in the past, and while it was nice to have fewer cables in the case (especially if you have a low end system) I never felt it was worth the extra money I spent. It could improve airflow and looks and all that, but I'm not really into that stuff anymore.

inferKNOX · Jul 1, 2010

Thrackan said:
Or "Quoted for Truth".

Anyway, modularity is very important to me. I'm a true nitpicker when it comes to looks, and I just can't stand loose cables dangling in my case. Modular PSU's eliminate that problem (except of course when some smartass decides to make both a 4-pin and an 8-pin plug for the motherboard :shadedshu)

Ooor "Quantum Field Theory" :nutkick:

I don't have modular, but want to go modular on my next PSU for that little bit extra. I, however, don't believe it's absolutely necessary to have one if you love your system enough to take time and cable-ties for some proper cable management. :rolleyes:

DanishDevil · Jul 1, 2010

I have a plexiglass techstation, and also buy high-end PSUs with a good amount of cables. I usually use 1-2 modular cables, the hard wired ones, and that's it. I definitely buy modular.

majestic12 · Jul 1, 2010

My last few builds have been uATX form factors. If there's a good place to stuff the extra cables on a non-modular unit, it's not really that big a deal, but I really like having only what I need -especially when space is at a premium. Less cables=better air flow as well, plus it looks a lot cleaner.

Darknova · Jul 1, 2010

I had a modular PSU, but then went back to non-modular. It's just not that important for me, I no longer run cases with windows, and my current case has a seperate PSU bay at the bottom where I can hide all the unused cables without affecting airflow.

I'll buy a PSU based on quality, if it's modular or not, doesn't matter to me

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Is a modular PSU very important to you?

Is PSU modularity important?

Yes

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qubit

Overclocked quantum bit

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

inferKNOX

DanishDevil

majestic12

Darknova

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