PSU question

[ryanomac]

Ok im looking to get a new PSU. Mine isnt modular and I suck at cable management (anyone wanna train a newb and save me some dough). I want modular PSU, but I was wondering how much of a negative it is having more that one 12v rail. Newegg only lists like 20 modular PSU with a single 12v rail. Half or those are like $150 or more and the other half are brands i've never heard of and would never trust. Can anyone recommend a good PSU that doesnt break the bank

 

[LittleLizard]

what is the system you are gonna power with it?

 

[YinYang.ERROR]

honestly you can't save dough on a PSU. I have tried... it doesn't work.

A list of your system specifications would be a good place to start if you want help.

 

[ryanomac]

sorry.. they are in my profile now

 

[LittleLizard]

you have a hell of a psu and a pretty big case. IMO you should stick with that psu and learn how to do cable management. I know that there should be a guide around here, let me look for it.

EDIT: here it is http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=48836

 

[ryanomac]

you have a hell of a psu and a pretty big case. IMO you should stick with that psu and learn how to do cable management. I know that there should be a guide around here, let me look for it.

LOL yea I said I suck at it.

 

[YinYang.ERROR]

you have a hell of a psu and a pretty big case. IMO you should stick with that psu and learn how to do cable management. I know that there should be a guide around here, let me look for it.

EDIT: here it is http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=48836

+1

Your PSU is great, your case is good, you shouldn't have that many problems.

On the CM 690 there is a section of the case designed for cable management, it should not be difficult to get some decent cable management going.



EDIT: Take a picture of what you are doing for cable management (and post it here), and maybe someone could help.

also check out this:

 

[Sir_Real]

Two 12v rails is ok long as you have enough amps in each rail. Think a 600w 2 rail psu has around 18 amps in each 12v that is ok for most single gpu rigs. The psu manufactorers always put the atx plug & 4 pin cpu power through one rail & the 6pin pci-e connector on the other. Would be no good have both the cpu & gpu on the same rail.

 

[ryanomac]

+1

Your PSU is great, your case is good, you shouldn't have that many problems.

On the CM 690 there is a section of the case designed for cable management, it should not be difficult to get some decent cable management going.



EDIT: Take a picture of what you are doing for cable management (and post it here), and maybe someone could help.

Ok thanks. Give me about 15 minutes

 

[ryanomac]

+1

Your PSU is great, your case is good, you shouldn't have that many problems.

On the CM 690 there is a section of the case designed for cable management, it should not be difficult to get some decent cable management going.



EDIT: Take a picture of what you are doing for cable management (and post it here), and maybe someone could help.

also check out this:
http://www.newoldie.com/forumpics/690imagel.jpg

Ok thats just beautiful, but how the hell do you get the sata cables behind the mobo, are you using double standoffs? #2 how do you get the mobo power from the PSU then around the tray and to the connector? Is there a hole cust somewhere behind the PSU and all the cables run behind the tray?

 

[YinYang.ERROR]

In the case just to the right of the PSU there should be a slot to wire the wires:

here is a picture: (the slot is circled in red.)

 

[ryanomac]

OK I spent a a couple hours this afternoon tearing my system down and rerunning all the cables. Take a look

Before

And After

 

[YinYang.ERROR]

ah, It looks a million times better! Glad that picture helped.

Good Job!

 

[Kenshai]

I saw the two before pictures and immediately thought, there's nothing different.

But then I scrolled down some and see, great job, it takes some time to wire like that from the start but it's well worth not having the hassle later.

 

[ryanomac]

thanks alot guy now I just need to get a longer sata cable to get the cd rom routed behind the tray. I reallly didn't think I was gonna get all the crap behind the tray layer down enough to close the case