Cut psu cables, good Idea?

[Niel_A]

Hi I want to build a tiny pc in a Cooler Master Elite 110.
I assume for airflow it is better to buy a small psu but my only options are non modular ones.
Should I:

Buy the small psu and leave the cables: https://www.alternate.be/html/product/1161908?utm_source=Tweakers&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Tweakers_Voeding&utm_term=TN4S18
Buy the small psu, cut and isolate the excessive cables.
Buy a normal size semi-modular psu.

Here is a pic of the case inside (I am planning to use a normal air cooler for my cpu):

[Eigenvektor]

Semi-modular would be less work and less risk of damaging anything. If you cut the wrong cables it'll be a pain in the a... If you do decide to shorten/remove cables, just keep in mind that you're dealing with electricity. Make sure you know what you're doing and take care to isolate stuff properly, so you don't cause a short by accident. And obviously your warranty is bust if the PSU dies on you.

[Hugh54321]

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[Niel_A]

1 minute ago, Eigenvektor said:

Semi-modular would be less work and less risk of damaging anything. If you cut the wrong cables it'll be a pain in the a... If you do decide to shorten/remove cables, just keep in mind that you're dealing with electricity. Make sure you know what you're doing and take care to isolate stuff properly, so you don't cause a short by accident. And obviously your warranty is bust if the PSU dies on you.

Going with a bigger semi modular psu would also mean less space for airflow in the case.

[Spotty]

You can buy modular SFX power supplies, though they may be outside of your budget.

 

If possible I would recommend desoldering the cables from the power supply instead of cutting them.
But keep in mind you will void your warranty either way.

 

If you're at the point where you need to remove cables for it to fit then it might be easier just to use a bigger case.

[Eigenvektor]

3 minutes ago, Niel_A said:

Going with a bigger semi modular psu would also mean less space for airflow in the case.

True. I've built mini-itx systems and I know how cramped they can be. If given the choice, I'd rather go with a larger case. I'm just wary of modifying the PSU, is all. 

[Niel_A]

2 minutes ago, Spotty said:

You can buy modular SFX power supplies, though they may be outside of your budget.

 

If possible I would recommend desoldering the cables from the power supply instead of cutting them.
But keep in mind you will void your warranty either way.

 

If you're at the point where you need to remove cables for it to fit then it might be easier just to use a bigger case.

The case needs to fit under the table next to my bed but maybe going for a Mastercase H100 would be easier.

[Suppersupport]

14 minutes ago, Niel_A said:

The case needs to fit under the table next to my bed but maybe going for a Mastercase H100 would be easier.

if you lay a computer on it's side it will probably fit no matter the size!

[Sat1600]

What's your budget? This is $80 after rebate

 

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-sf-series-sf450-cp-9020181-na-450w/p/N82E16817139243

[Niel_A]

1 hour ago, Sat1600 said:

What's your budget? This is $80 after rebate

 

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-sf-series-sf450-cp-9020181-na-450w/p/N82E16817139243

That would be perfect but is dubble the price of a Sharkoon SilentStorm SFX Bronze 450W in Belgium