Well they could stand out by offering optional short cables in a carrying case so a person can mix and match with approved cables. That would stand out since most PSU companies don't. Also notice that that PSU would be good for cases that have a back vent instead of venting near the power switch.
IIRC a few OEMs sell shorter cables as optional accessories. I don't see a full second set ever being bundled with a PSU due to the increased cost and confusion/complaints from people who're upset they can't use both sets of GPU/peripheral cables at the same time. I suspect similar concerns about the increased support load from people who don't pay attention also stands in the way of a second package containing only short cables instead of long ones.
Bigger specsheet numbers stand in the way of including peripheral cables with variable numbers of plugs on them despite the fact that the days needing all 3 plugs on a string of 3 is increasingly unlikely. (Even though a mix of 2 and 3 plug cables used to be common years ago when they were all hard wired.) Some sort of modular setup built around splitter cables with 1 short and 1 long branch on a Y cable seems possible, but I haven't seen anyone actually do it.
Sounds like they omitted 'premium' features (RGB, bundled bags, cable sleeving, extra cables, fancy case design, etc) in favour of spending that money on higher quality components. I can get behind that philosophy.
Agreed. So can I as most people don't see the PSU anyhow. Omit the fancy stuff, stick with a solid design and specify high quality parts and you'll have a good psu. Heck, that applies to almost anything these days.
I don't see the bag as a premium feature for the simple reason people keep stuff like PSUs for a long time* and they don't always use everything (the benefit of a modular PSU).
Seems like a bad time to buy a 650 watt power supply, at least for people who like to keep their PSU through multiple system builds. The whole nvidia 4000 generation will likely require additional power vs. the previous generation. Probably won't enough for a 4070 system.
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Threska - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
Well they could stand out by offering optional short cables in a carrying case so a person can mix and match with approved cables. That would stand out since most PSU companies don't. Also notice that that PSU would be good for cases that have a back vent instead of venting near the power switch.DanNeely - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
IIRC a few OEMs sell shorter cables as optional accessories. I don't see a full second set ever being bundled with a PSU due to the increased cost and confusion/complaints from people who're upset they can't use both sets of GPU/peripheral cables at the same time. I suspect similar concerns about the increased support load from people who don't pay attention also stands in the way of a second package containing only short cables instead of long ones.Bigger specsheet numbers stand in the way of including peripheral cables with variable numbers of plugs on them despite the fact that the days needing all 3 plugs on a string of 3 is increasingly unlikely. (Even though a mix of 2 and 3 plug cables used to be common years ago when they were all hard wired.) Some sort of modular setup built around splitter cables with 1 short and 1 long branch on a Y cable seems possible, but I haven't seen anyone actually do it.
Leeea - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
It feels like every year or two there is a new PSU brand that shows up offering X, Y, Z, and it is gone in another two years.Makes a person a bit leery.
artifex - Friday, July 22, 2022 - link
It helps that this author points out the OEMs involved in the actual manufacture of components.5j3rul3 - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
Is there any 850W version review?Montech Centry 850W ONLY sales 100USD in Taiwan, R.O.C.
Leeea - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
Wow!That would be a very good price for the quality of the components shown in this review.
edzieba - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
Sounds like they omitted 'premium' features (RGB, bundled bags, cable sleeving, extra cables, fancy case design, etc) in favour of spending that money on higher quality components. I can get behind that philosophy.bill.rookard - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
Agreed. So can I as most people don't see the PSU anyhow. Omit the fancy stuff, stick with a solid design and specify high quality parts and you'll have a good psu. Heck, that applies to almost anything these days.Threska - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
I don't see the bag as a premium feature for the simple reason people keep stuff like PSUs for a long time* and they don't always use everything (the benefit of a modular PSU).*Goes along with the ten year warranty.
Samus - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
When you mentioned the phrase "PC Power & Cooling" I had to pour one out for the GOAT.garblah - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - link
Seems like a bad time to buy a 650 watt power supply, at least for people who like to keep their PSU through multiple system builds. The whole nvidia 4000 generation will likely require additional power vs. the previous generation. Probably won't enough for a 4070 system.Gyanpie - Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - link
its amazing ihave a purchase a new https://www.gyanpie.com