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PSU PSUs with black, non-braided cables?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by ry@n, 16 Feb 2009.

  1. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    [​IMG]

    Does anyone know of any PSUs that come with modular cables like these? Apart the Ultra x3 of course. they look great and look like they have a better bend/fold radius than braided cables.

    Any suggestions appreciated!
     
  2. Stig

    Stig What's a Dremel?

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    The CorsairHX series have those...but only on their MODULAR cables. The non-modular cables on those PSUs (they have both modular and non, which I find kinda weird, but I guess it works) are braided. So if you can live with some of each, thats not a bad way to go, since they are great PSUs.
     
  3. wyx087

    wyx087 Homeworld 3 is happening!!

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    what's braided mean??

    Corsair Hx have those cables with modular ones, the attached (eg, the 24pin mobo power) are not like the photo though.
     
  4. mooseguy

    mooseguy Crazy Moose

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    Braided means they look like this:
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    The Corsair HX series cables are all black ribbon cables, apart from the 24 pin connector, and the 4 and 8 pin connectors for motherboard power.
     
  5. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    Ok thanks for your replies, it's a shame that the HX series jumps from 620w (isn't going to run my system when I get a pair of cards in SLI and a new mobo) to 1000w (which costs £190, so is out of the question). Any other suggestions? Probably should have said this initially but I am looking to spend around £120.
     
  6. mansueto

    mansueto Too broke to mod

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    What's wrong with the ultra? it isn't a corsair, but I have one of the older x2's with the same cabling but mine are UV reactive, and never had an issue, and it looks sweet in a black case with blue mobo and fans.
     
  7. mm vr

    mm vr The cheesecake is a lie

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    You won't even be pushing a 620W with dual 7900's and an OC'd quad. Just get the HX620, that'll be more than fine. :)

    Oh I noticed you're going to get new cards. But I still think you'll be fine with the 620. Dual 4870X2's are starting to push it a bit.
     
  8. azrael-

    azrael- I'm special...

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    Just to jump in as a grammar nazi here: in this context the cables aren't so much "braided" as they're "sleeved".

    I know, I know... I just *had* to comment on this... :p
     

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