Installing a fully modular PSU.

[staykov]

Hey guys,
Could you please do a video at techquickie on how to actually install a fully modular PSU? So many cables, I'm confused!

 

P.S.

Please use the Antec HCP 1000

[MattP123]

Isn't it pretty self explanatory?

[seabass9990]

If you really are having that much trouble which cable plugs into what, your instruction manuals for the psu and the other powerd parts could help. linus isnt here to make a specialized video to help each and every person sepratly no offence.

[AnnoyedShelf]

Hey guys,

Could you please do a video at techquickie on how to actually install a fully modular PSU? So many cables, I'm confused!

 

P.S.

Please use the Antec HCP 1000

It's pretty self explanatory.  Plug the cables you need into their respective connectors.

[PokémonTrainerFour]

There's a magical book that shipped with your PSU called a ''manual", I suggest reading it.

They really help!

[theroflcopta]

It's kinda like legos. The rectangle goes into the rectangle and the square in the square. Look at the power ports on your separate devices and find the matching cables. You can also alternatively reference the user manual of the power supply. Then after that you should plug in all your cables for your devices route them and tie them down for efficient air flow. Then route the ends down to your power supply and plug them in. It's pretty easy to get it down by yourself. But I'd look up videos on handy tips for cable managing your cords : )

[Saystur]

As others have said, refer to your manuals (psu, motherboard, HDD/SSD, GPU) and looks at some youtube videos. Since you have a modular psu, you don't need to use every single cable included with the unit. Just use the cables that are needed for your components.

[soup]

Hey guys,

Could you please do a video at techquickie on how to actually install a fully modular PSU? So many cables, I'm confused!

Seriously ?

The supplied manual shows how to do the install.

If you prefer demonstrations rather than the written word,then, virtually every "how to build a..." on YouTube has a demonstration of installing various  PSUs.

 

Fully modular can be the easiest to use as you only use cables you need.

[staykov]

I already read all the manuals duh... The box includes a universal one-fits-all manual and doesn't explain much about most of the cables.

P.S.

I love how people here tell me what Linus can and can't do, but at the same time it's other people who speak for him...

[Real_PhillBert]

I already read all the manuals duh... The box includes a universal one-fits-all manual and doesn't explain much about most of the cables.

P.S.

I love how people here tell me what Linus can and can't do, but at the same time it's other people who speak for him...

 

Be calm friend. Let me see if I can help.

 

There are really only a few different connections in your PC, here is a quick rundown on where they go and what they do.

 

SATA power:

This plug goes to any hard drives or solid state drives that you have, the end looks like this:

CPU 8 pin power:

this guy usually goes on the upper edge of your motherboard, supplies supplementary power to the CPU socket. Note: this looks very similar to the PCI-e Power connectors but is usually split into 2 4-pin connectors hooked together. It will connect to your PSU in the same slots as your PCI-e power cables.

24 pin Power:

This big guy delivers power to your motherboard and to the CPU socket. Usually connects on the right hand edge of the motherboard

 

6+2 PCI-e Power:

This guy goes to any GPU's or sound cards you have. It provides additional power that the PCI-e slots cannot provide. Note: you may not need all 8 pins, if you gpu has a 6 pin connector, just separate the extra two pins (just like the photo) and plug in the 6 pin as needed.

 

There should be no way for you to plug these into the wrong slots on your PC. So dont fret too much about it. Your psu should be marked on the back what connector is the 24 pin, SATA and CPU/PCI-e. Just plug in the wires you need and store the rest away for future use.

 

It is usually easier (IMHO) to plug the cables into the PSU last and each component first, just makes routing easier. You can do this, dont worry too much.

[staykov]

Wow @Real_PhillBert,

Thanks a lot.

 

However how do I know whether to use a single 12v cable for my crossfire setup or two separate cables? For example a r9 295x2 quad sli setup requires you to use two separate cables even though you could probably power up the cards with one. I have r9 290x2. Each card has 1x8-pin and 1x6-pin connectors. Do I use both or?

[TheProfosist]

I have that pc in my anthrax build. All the cables are labeled. Just plug them into their respective locatins then into your psu and you good to go. Save all extra cables for future upgrades as that psu will last you a good long while. Though im actually surprised that you went with that psu to be honest.

[TheProfosist]

Wow @Real_PhillBert,

Thanks a lot.

However how do I know whether to use a single 12v cable for my crossfire setup or two separate cables? For example a r9 295x2 quad sli setup requires you to use two separate cables even though you could probably power up the cards with one. I have r9 290x2. Each card has 1x8-pin and 1x6-pin connectors. Do I use both or?

You should just need two cables one for each gpu. You could run 4 if your worried. I did it on mine as the extras got clipped off during sleeving for a cleaner look.