Some Questions.

Warfare · 10-16-2008, 07:02 PM

Well I was wondering a few things about power supplies....

First, What is the difference between Modular and not.... (OTHER than that the cable can be removed.. EX- Pros, cons)

Second, Who is considered the best power supply maker???
I hear that Antec is but I am not sure...

Third, Was it a good choice to buy this PSU?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153034
My computer specs can be found

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Thanks in advance

Tumbleweed36 · 10-16-2008, 07:09 PM

Basically, there is not much difference between a modular and a non-modular except the cables are messier with the non-modular while the modular you use the cables you need. Therefore, I would not worry about which you select since it is basically personal choice.

Antec is not one of the best power supplies on the market, and their quality IMHO has been declining over the past year or so as they changed from a top-of-the-line supplier to an unknown entity to manufacturer their power supplies.

Personally, I no longer sell or recommend the Antec power supplies, but do use their cases and case fans which do seem to be excellent quality at this time.

Here is a list of Top Quality power supply makes and models:

Seasonic – Any Model
Corsair – Any Model
PC Power & Cooling – Any Model
Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only
Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only
Silverstone – Any Model

Warfare · 10-16-2008, 07:28 PM

ah, Thanks for answering my questions. :D

**magnethead** · 10-16-2008, 07:52 PM

I have same PSU you bought. It's worked for me all i've needed it to.

10-16-2008, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Warfare Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 374 OS: Win7 Ultimate 64bit My System	Some Questions. Well I was wondering a few things about power supplies.... First, What is the difference between Modular and not.... (OTHER than that the cable can be removed.. EX- Pros, cons) Second, Who is considered the best power supply maker??? I hear that Antec is but I am not sure... Third, Was it a good choice to buy this PSU? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153034 My computer specs can be found <---------- Thanks in advance Last edited by Warfare; 10-16-2008 at 07:06 PM.

10-16-2008, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Re: Some Questions. Basically, there is not much difference between a modular and a non-modular except the cables are messier with the non-modular while the modular you use the cables you need. Therefore, I would not worry about which you select since it is basically personal choice. Antec is not one of the best power supplies on the market, and their quality IMHO has been declining over the past year or so as they changed from a top-of-the-line supplier to an unknown entity to manufacturer their power supplies. Personally, I no longer sell or recommend the Antec power supplies, but do use their cases and case fans which do seem to be excellent quality at this time. Here is a list of Top Quality power supply makes and models: Seasonic – Any Model Corsair – Any Model PC Power & Cooling – Any Model Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only Silverstone – Any Model __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 10-16-2008 at 07:10 PM.

10-16-2008, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Warfare Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 374 OS: Win7 Ultimate 64bit My System	Re: Some Questions. ah, Thanks for answering my questions. :D

10-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Some Questions. I have same PSU you bought. It's worked for me all i've needed it to. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System