How to install a fully modular PSU?

Below is a guide on how to install a fully modular PSU. The first step in installing a fully modular power supply is to secure the PSU to your PC case. To do this, you’ll need to place the PSU in its designated spot and orient it correctly. To find the dedicated PSU slot, check for a large opening in the back of your case.

How do you install a modular power supply?

After placing the PSU into its designated spot, use screws to secure the PSU to the backside of the case. For most power supplies, there will be four screws to install. When installing a modular power supply, you’ll often not use every cable available to you.

What is a modular PSU?

Power your rig. Modular power supplies are a recent innovation that makes installing a PSU easier than ever. Instead of having all of your internal cables coming out of one port in your PSU, modular PSUs let the user manually attach each cable. This means you won’t have those extra useless cables spewing into your case like with non-modular PSUs.

How many screws do you need to install a modular power supply?

For most power supplies, there will be four screws to install. When installing a modular power supply, you’ll often not use every cable available to you. This is why it’s important to plug each cable into your components first to avoid ending up with extra wires plugged into the PSU.

Do I need to plug each cable into a modular power supply?

When installing a modular power supply, you’ll often not use every cable available to you. This is why it’s important to plug each cable into your components first to avoid ending up with extra wires plugged into the PSU. Before connecting your PSU to your internals, it’s important to keep cable management in mind.

How do I install a power supply?

Installing a power supply into your PC is simple, and shouldn't take you long even if you're completely new and building your first computer. It's just a matter of positioning it the right way around for the best airflow, slotting it into your case, and securing it with the screws provided.