{"id":17803,"date":"2022-06-01T18:46:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=17803"},"modified":"2022-06-01T18:46:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:46:17","slug":"full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"Full vs Semi vs Non Modular Power Supply (PSU)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844b51db021\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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Non-Modular Power Supplies?\">The Basics: What are Full, Semi, and Non-Modular Power Supplies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Non-Modular_Power_Supply_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Non-Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons\">Non-Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Semi-Modular_Power_Supply_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Semi-Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons\">Semi-Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Pros-2\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Cons-2\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Full_Modular_Power_Supply_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Full Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons\">Full Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Pros-3\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Cons-3\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Full_vs_Semi_vs_Non-Modular_Power_Supply_Conclusion\" title=\"Full vs Semi vs Non-Modular Power Supply: Conclusion\">Full vs Semi vs Non-Modular Power Supply: Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Any_good_Modular_PSU_picks\" title=\"Any good Modular PSU picks?\">Any good Modular PSU picks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#What_happens_if_a_PSU_is_too_weak_for_my_PC\" title=\"What happens if a PSU is too weak for my PC?\">What happens if a PSU is too weak for my PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#How_do_I_choose_a_PSU_that_suits_my_needs_in_general\" title=\"How do I choose a PSU that suits my needs, in general?\">How do I choose a PSU that suits my needs, in general?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/full-vs-semi-vs-non-modular-power-supply\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>In the battle of Full vs Semi vs Non-Modular Power Supply, which one comes out on top, and why?<\/p>\n<p>The answer to that question may surprise you, especially if you aren\u2019t quite sure what Power Supply modularity even <em>is<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, I got ya covered, and I\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know to make an informed buying decision between these three form factors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Basics_What_are_Full_Semi_and_Non-Modular_Power_Supplies\"><\/span>The Basics: What are Full, Semi, and Non-Modular Power Supplies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17808\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17808\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17808\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg\" alt=\"Power Supply Types\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17808\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17808 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Power Supply Types\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/seasonic.com\/consumer\/power-supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seasonic<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>So, let\u2019s start with the basic form of a power supply\u2014 the Non-Modular Power Supply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you look at the graphic above, you\u2019ll notice that it looks like a bundle of snakes is attached to your power supply brick, and that is basically what a Non-Modular Power Supply is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Without any modularity, or ability to remove cables from the PSU, all cables must be run at all times, even if they are not in use.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Semi-Modular Power Supplies, meanwhile, are much less restrictive. <strong>You can remove almost any cable from a Semi-Modular Power Supply except the one that you will definitely always need: the motherboard power cable<\/strong>. Not bad for a \u201cSemi\u201d, right?<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what sets apart Fully Modular Power Supplies from their brethren is the ability to remove <em>all<\/em> cables, even the one you should ostensibly always need, the motherboard power cable<\/strong>. This might sound a little arbitrary and silly, but this can still be compelling to many users.<\/p>\n<p>More on why below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Modular_Power_Supply_Pros_Cons\"><\/span>Non-Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17809\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17809\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17809\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU.jpg\" alt=\"Non-Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17809\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17809 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Non-Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Non-Modular-PSU.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/seasonic.com\/g12-gc#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seasonic<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The cheapest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Unless you\u2019re using all possible expansion, an excess of extra power cables taking up space in your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semi-Modular_Power_Supply_Pros_Cons\"><\/span>Semi-Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17810\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17810\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17810\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU.jpg\" alt=\"Semi-Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17810\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17810 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Semi-Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Semi-Modular-PSU.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/seasonic.com\/focus-gm#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seasonic<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most of the benefits of a Fully-Modular Power Supply.<\/li>\n<li>Cheaper than Fully-Modular Power Supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can\u2019t remove motherboard power cable for purposes of hardware testing or cable replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_Modular_Power_Supply_Pros_Cons\"><\/span>Full Modular Power Supply Pros &amp; Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17811\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17811\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17811\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU.jpg\" alt=\"Fully Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17811\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17811 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Fully Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Fully-Modular-PSU.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/seasonic.com\/prime-gx#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seasonic<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-3\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete modularity!<\/li>\n<li>Since all cables can be removed, all cables can also be <em>replaced <\/em>with cables of your choice. This is most compelling for SFF (Small Form Factor) PC builds with extreme space restrictions or simple aesthetic customization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-3\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_vs_Semi_vs_Non-Modular_Power_Supply_Conclusion\"><\/span>Full vs Semi vs Non-Modular Power Supply: Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>For most users, a Semi-Modular Power Supply is most likely going to be your best pick, at least from a pricing perspective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While you can save money by skimping on Modularity, doing so to the point of <strong>a Non-Modular Power Supply doesn\u2019t just result in a significantly worse building process, but also may lead to actual compatibility issues in Micro ATX cases and smaller. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>I wouldn\u2019t recommend a Non-Modular Power Supply to anyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fully-Modular Power Supplies are pretty cool, though<\/strong>. If something happens to any of your cables, they\u2019re all replaceable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17812\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17812 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Benefits of Modular PSU\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Benefits-of-Modular-PSU.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigabyte.com\/Power-Supply\/GP-P1000GM#kf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIGABYTE<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re in a really small PC build, you can replace the existing cables with much shorter cables that will be easier to work with<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you can just replace it with custom cabling that suits your aesthetics-<strong> perhaps if you wanted a purely black and white-colored PC build, you could get white PSU cables, for instance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Any_good_Modular_PSU_picks\"><\/span>Any good Modular PSU picks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, actually! <strong>As it turns out, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-modular-power-supplies\/\"><strong>Jerry wrote a pretty detailed guide to the best modular power supplies available right now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We tend to keep our roundups as up-to-date as possible, too, so any of the picks you find there should still be available and ready to serve your wattage needs, whatever they might be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_PSU_is_too_weak_for_my_PC\"><\/span>What happens if a PSU is too weak for my PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A common concern for people new to buying PSUs is how much money they can save by opting for the minimum requirements power supply for their PC.<\/p>\n<p>While this is fine on paper, it\u2019s really important to not make severe compromises with your Power Supply<strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/psu-too-weak-for-pc\/\"><strong>because the result can lead to your system either not functioning or having a disastrous failure<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_PSU_that_suits_my_needs_in_general\"><\/span>How do I choose a PSU that suits my needs, in general?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, what if you just need some solid power supply buying tips at this point? Not a list of products to choose from, just a genuine rundown of all you really need to know about a power supply before getting one for your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If this sounds like you, especially after reading this article, I highly recommend following up with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/power-supply-guide\/\"><strong>Jerry\u2019s Comprehensive Power Supply Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And we\u2019ve hit the end of the road for now.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Leave a <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> below or in the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forums<\/a> if you have any lingering questions about power supplies or power supply technology. We\u2019re all here at G100 to shed light on hardware topics like this in digestible English for your convenience, so don\u2019t be shy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Until then or until the next article, have a good one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the battle of Full vs Semi vs Non-Modular Power Supply, which one comes out on top, and why? The answer to that question may surprise you, especially if you aren\u2019t quite sure what Power Supply modularity even is. 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