For example, if I have the ML07B computer case pre-selected and I look at my options for a PSU, I get a list of 13 options. If I select 'fully modular', this 13 scrink to ...
Yep - 4 options.
And as far as I can tell, two of those are identical. I've flagged that duplication with the PCPart Picker admin ... so, maybe I only have 3 to choose from.
The other thing that PCPartsPicker does is give you a running tally of your watts usage. Add a power hungry GPU and watch the required wattage increase. My current build plan has an estimate wattage of 158W. Not very much at all.
Given that I am using a small case and I want to minimize the about of cable clutter ... the short cable option was one that I did look at very closely. As it turns out, the 24-pin cable from the 'short' pack is 350mm / 13.8" long. The 24-pin cable that comes with the PSU I am looking at is 300mm / 11.8" long. Thank you silverstone tek web site for all of your specs. Buying the 'short' cable set would give me longer cables.
How many cables will I need?
- two for the mobo
- 24 / 20-Pin motherboard connector(300mm)
- 8 / 4-Pin EPS / ATX 12V connector(400mm)
- one for the HDD, Optical drive
- SATA connector(300mm / 200mm / 100mm)