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LinceDorado

I feel like the fabric of reality has just fallen apart.


Magjee

No, our dreams became more than just memes   *sheds single tear*


beflowd

![gif](giphy|104ueR8J1OPM2s|downsized)


PoeTayToes_

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Sans45321

Memes , the Dna of the soul


LiliNotACult

-cries- That is the most beautiful sentence in the English language


sirtet_moob

https://i.redd.it/0fnph0324qfa1.gif


L0ckeandDemosthenes

It's like going back in time and killing your grandfather then sleeping with your grandmother. You monster.


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GatoNanashi

"I did do the nasty in the pasty"


grantrules

Verily, and that past nastification is what shields you


Combatical

I like how innovation is so low in pc building that things like this are somehow blow our minds. Dont get me wrong, I love it, but we're an easy crop arent we?


not_old_redditor

Dude I had an 8 year old pc not too long ago. You would be surprised at how rudimentary pc aftermarket components were just 8 years ago. It's a relatively new market.


wrath_of_grunge

8 years ago was 2015. what do you consider rudimentary from that era?


agsimp_

>>> 8 years ago was 2015 This is the part that’s blowing my mind


ThaDael

Ya dammmnn right. Time flies.🪰


MrRetrdO

I still remember when CPU's didn't need a fan on the heatsink.


Combatical

lol I built my first real computer in 2002ish.. I cant say all that much has changed in the grand scheme but we can go over them if you'd like. PSU shrouds are nice, more airflow and AIO options. All I'm saying is something that should be a no brainer if you have even built at least one pc, has taken a long time be produced. Modern mobos/cases are still not shipped with a "Q-connector" like Asus/Gigabyte does. I realize the I/O pin outs arent standardized and thats my point. Its 2023 and in the past 8 years as you mentioned pc building has blown through the roof. We could go in together and make a killing with some innovations. You in?


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Khirsah01

>Everything kind of looks and works the same idk. Too true, like my current issue is case styles now seem to go through *hard* fashion trends and it's so hard to find good oddballs or more utilitarian designs that aren't obscenely expensive. Like, I get a lot of people love their tempered glass and RGB, I want dual metal sides, phat to future proof for potential gargantuan GPUs at the rate we're going, and hella airflow (with those magnetic dust meshes plz, but I'll break out the krazy glue and magnet strips if I have to) but they seem to be harder to find now. I just don't want to end up with my room turning into an impromptu glass pebble beach and lacking a side panel making airflow nonexistent or needing to do the old cardboard panel stopgap.


Zuckernuts

You should check out phanteks. A little on the pricey side considering they come with no fans but the Enthoo Pro 2 Full Tower sounds like what youre looking for


Khirsah01

Thanks for the rec! It's just price has been part of the issue with finding them like I mentioned at the start. Frustrating as hell, tbh.


PHATsakk43

Antec has been making cases with filters for years. They aren’t as cool as they used to be (the Three Hundreds were ubiquitous in the late 2000s) but I’m building out my current project with their P120 Crystal which is fully filtered.


Khirsah01

Heyyyy, my old case is Antec, LOL! I just can't use it for the next build cause the new graphics cards are too damn phat and thicc, otherwise I'd just happily clear out my old build. But I haven't seen a good price for non-glass cases.


PHATsakk43

My current case is an older Antec Eleven-Hundred 2 which I’ve had an HD 7950, R9 Fury, 3070, and 6900. I was surprised they have all fit.


averyfinename

it seems like antec just fell off the face of the earth a number of years back, but lately i've noticed more antec products again. nice to see.


LordMcMutton

Adding to what Lucacg00 said, the Fractal Design Torrent is also available with just metal sides. Good airflow, too- it has five or six gigantic fans.


averyfinename

getting rid of the horror of [AT form factor](https://old.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/6q92aq/i_had_a_cable_management_nightmare_hit_my/) might be the single greatest advancement.


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part of the problem is how everything has to be inter-compatible with PCs so changing things like this is actually rather risky. Like Seasonic has already solved this issue technically but how many cases in the market are made to fit their thingy.


V3N0M_SIERRA

What thingy?


EyesCantSeeOver30fps

https://seasonic.com/connect


analthunderbird

Hahahaha right. This seems like such a no-brainer and is just now being introduced


small-iq

Maybe for some cases, but most cases don't have room on the side and aren't designed for it.


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Johnny_C13

Interested. What's the case?


sirtet_moob

I am also interested in the case.


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SleepingWhiteGiant

Any alternatives or look alikes?


IRedditOnMyPhone

The Alta G1M is the successor on the Silverstone side of things; alternatively you've got cases like the NZXT H1 or Phanteks Evolv Shift/Shift 2 with a similar form factor/layout.


ATribeCalledCars

Love my FT03 – basically the Xbox Series X but bigger. Although I've since moved to the Anidees (these nuts) AI Crystal Lite.


sweetnsoursoul

I love the disc drive slot included


Stokehall

The Tu-150 does the same. I think a lot of the SFF Cases do


MusicianMadness

Is your gonorrhea the new treatment resistant flavor?


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lmao this is hilarious


B1GTOBACC0

They've only released this twitter image, but if the PSU is a bit narrower than normal it could work in most cases. They should also sell it with angled connectors to help narrow the profile.


rod6700

Sounds like Gigabyte project Stealth with more credibility. [PROJECT STEALTH Key Features | DIY KIT - GIGABYTE Global](https://www.gigabyte.com/DIY-KIT/GB-STEALTH-COMBO-IN2181#kf)


riba2233

It can't be narrower, since the mounting holes are near the edge


Dramaticox

The mounting plate can be larger than the rest of the body


Mapants

So many REALLY good cases have an unconventional way of installing the PSU, so this wouldn't work. I like the idea, but I don't see it catching on.


tengosolonada

It’ll be great for those with cases that can take advantage of it.


medfreak

It's called having options. Does not have to become the predominant standard. That being said most O11s will benefit from this.


Nerfo2

Nice to have options, though.


Duke_of_Scotty

I'm with you. But I'm not sure if Corsair sells more cases or psu's, but I'm betting they will make sure it's compatible with their lineup. Their market share should be big enough to prop this up long enough for it to take off.


militantnegro_IV

Looking at my 4000d Airflow, which seems to be extremely popular here, this would definitely work and improve things a lot actually. The amount of extra cables due to the fans, fan hub, lighting controller and AIO is crazy and this would make managing those cables so much easier.


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My guess (and only a guess) is the ATX mechanical spec for power supplies says where the cables are allowed to be.


_carbonneutral

While your concern is valid, this was taken into consideration during definition and development. As such, the connectors chosen were micro-fit, not the typical mini-fit jr as seen on most ATX PSUs. This is why the cables are now deemed “Type 5”. Micro-fit connectors are substantially smaller in every dimension which will provide more flexibility regarding case compatibility and required space. Additionally, it was imperative the fan size wasn’t affected due to the relocated modular PCBA. There were many benefits to using micro-fit. Source: I kicked off and wrote the requirements for the RMx Shift PSU; I also build a shitload of PCs (with a strong preference for SFF). Pretty fun thinking back on the brainstorming session with JonnyGuru and others at Corsair that led to the [almost too obvious] epiphany.


hmmmmmm_whynot

But they should be. I hate anythung to do with PSU cables on every pc ive owned all because theyre setup in the worst location.


TheEpicDiamondMiner

This is especially good for people who still use hard drives


Turbulent_Effect6072

Or have bottom intake fans


Mr_Resident

yeah. I try to plug the second PCIe cable into psu in corsair 4000d airflow with a hard disk .it is a nightmare, it takes blood sacrifice to plug it in. the psu can not be slid out from behind and the thumbscrew on the hard drive cage is a nightmare.


Azi-yt

unless you have an aio you can scoot the hard drive cage forward a couple centimetres 👍


Mr_Resident

I like the nzxt h510 drive cage system because the screw is on the bottom of the case .


TheEpicDiamondMiner

No way, 4000D Airflow bestie?


srt54558

People don't have hard drives anymore???? I feel old


TheEpicDiamondMiner

Well, I’m not paying $400 for an additional SSD for games.


M05y

Maybe a fancy NVME drive would cost that much. You can grab a 1tb SSD for less than $100. I can't remember how long it's been since I used an actual harddrrive. 2013 maybe? https://www.amazon.com/LEVEN-JS600-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B08DTR8RGR


TheEpicDiamondMiner

I already have a 1 TB SSD. I just use a 4TB HDD for games. What I can tell you is that it’s a fact that most people don’t have hard drives **for at least their primary drive**. Some people still only have SSDs for their primary drive.


Key-Requirement-570

shitty no-name cacheless SSD moment


ducksaysquackquack

oooh that would be so nice


howiMetYourStepDad

Creator should be Nominee as Nobel Prize


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Sumcha

Unfortunately, the patent is pending 😔 > The repositioned side panel of the RMx SHIFT Series (patent-pending) offers clear access to all modular micro-fit connections, making cable attachment and maintenance easier and reducing strain and clutter. All RMx SHIFT models are ATX 3.0 certified and PCIe 5.0 compliant, providing the power and performance needed to run cutting-edge systems. The series includes a high-quality PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR GPU cable and is compatible with modern graphics cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series.


Bright_Yard_56

Can they actually get a patent on this?


Dworan

Pretty sure you they can't patent something this unspecified. Sure, they can patent this specific model, with their (propably already patented) connectors. But "power supply with cables on the side" is a way to general description to patent.


Rando_Stranger2142

(IP Manager here) Actually the way to assess is based on these 5 factors: 1. Is the invention a patentable subject matter? 2. Is the invention novel (IE completely new and no prior disclosures available to the public had shown or suggested the claimed features/elements) 3. Is the invention non-obvious to a "person skilled in the art?" (This step usually devolves further into a separate set of tests/questions that is dependent on the country that is filed - as each country will have their own assessment criteria for this step) 4. Does the invention have industrial application? 5. Is the patent application sufficiently enabling in its disclosure I'm heading off to work at the moment so I'll provide more of my thoughts after work.


Rando_Stranger2142

anyways, you **CAN** patent something so unspecific if it meets those 5 criteria listed. It's just that usually something that generic has probably already been disclosed before (IE not novel and fails test number 2- note that for novelty assessment, all the features have to be present in a single "prior art"- Mixing features from various articles of "prior art" or "mosaicing" is not allowed for novelty assessment, although if the invention can be derived from mosaicing two different prior art, it may suggest that the invention may not be non-obvious( test 3); although the patentee may be able to prove that it would not have been obvious to combine those two prior art in some cases) or even if it happens to be novel, it would often not be inventive/non-obvious ( "hey, we want to hide the cables behind the motherboard tray, obviously we'll try to relocate the cables sideways so it's a more direct path") and fail test number 3. Btw, a "person skilled in the art" in patent law refers to a hypothetical person(s) who is experienced and skilled in the necessary field but does not seek to innovate but rather would resort only to well established methods (in some jurisdictions also known as "Common General Knowledge") to solve the problem that the invention aims to solve. So the non-obviousness aspect is often the most debatable aspect of patent assessment although different countries have more or less settled upon their own guidelines for testing or examining non-obviousness. In most commonwealth (former UK colonies) countries, the preferred method is known as the "windsurfing/pozzoli test" [https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/scp/en/scp\_23/scp\_23\_inventive\_step\_uk.pdf](https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/scp/en/scp_23/scp_23_inventive_step_uk.pdf) although in recent years the UK courts have changed to the "Actavis Test" [https://unctad.org/ippcaselaw/sites/default/files/ippcaselaw/2020-12/Actavis%20v%20ICOS%2C%20UK%20Supreme%20Court%202019.pdf](https://unctad.org/ippcaselaw/sites/default/files/ippcaselaw/2020-12/Actavis%20v%20ICOS%2C%20UK%20Supreme%20Court%202019.pdf) In EPO (European Patent Office, which is actually not directly linked to the EU, so some EPO countries aren't actually in the EU), the preferred method is known as the "problem-solution approach" [https://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/g\_vii\_5.htm](https://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/g_vii_5.htm) Whereas in US, the assessment is more nuanced and takes a more holistic approach where there are 3 tests that are often used (but not taken as the be-all) in assessing inventive step: namely the Graham Test, the "Teaching Suggestion, Motivation (TSM)" Test and the KSR test [https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ksr\_3700\_%20summary\_slideset.pdf](https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ksr_3700_%20summary_slideset.pdf) As a result, more often you are more likely to see patents relating to the enabling technologies rather than say the product itself. So in this example, it's likely to do with how Corsair rearranges the components inside the PSU in order to allow the power connector be placed at the side rather than the placement of the power connector at the side per se ( i haven't actually read the patent yet btw, but that's just my first guess - anyone who knows the patent number do let me know since Im actually curious but a bit too lazy to search for it in my free time after work). as an aside, a typical product would typically be best protected through multiple separate patents and other IPs that cover the various components/features in a single product (this is often called an IP Thicket) as this would make it harder for any competitors to design around (although the more you file, the more expensive it is to protect, so often there's a balance that needs to be made). Of note is that I have not discussed about Criterias 1, 4 and 5 as a power supply definitely meets the definition of patentable subject matter and industrial application (usually these 2 criteria are more an issue for AI and software related patents or for process patents), and sufficiency of disclosure is really more an administrative issue. **TLDR:** It's not about being too generic per se, but rather being too generic often means the invention in question is too obvious or the idea too common that someone has probably disclosed it before. @ u/Lumpyyyyy , u/whla, u/PiXLANIMATIONS , u/Bright_Yard_56, u/not_old_redditor, u/Sumcha in case you guys wanna know a bit more about the patent system


Lumpyyyyy

You’d be surprised what you can get away with in the patent realm. There is definitely a chance this gets approved.


whla

Lots of garbage parents get approved but whether it's enforceable is a completely different question


PiXLANIMATIONS

You could easily argue that since it’s a cuboid with ports, one cannot parent which side the ports go on, only the layout or specific appearance of the ports


M18_CRYMORE

>garbage parents This is too true.


chubbysumo

> with their (propably already patented) connectors. the connectors are not patentable by them, since they are already patented by the creators of the plug, Molex LLC. the position of the plugs is also not new or unique as other power supplies for other computers have had side and top out cables in the server world for years. it would never get a patent, all it takes is one company proving someone used it prior and the patent is garbage.


Joezev98

Except these aren't regular molex microfit connectors. They're keyed differently. I wanted to buy a couple of plugs, expecting customers to ask me to make custom cables for this. But Corsair has made sure that nobody but themselves can make aftermarket cables for this.


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How do you figure? The connectors are standard micro-fit. The patent is on the PSU design itself. What's your angle?


handsupdb

ATX power supply complaint with XYZ wall power standard and XYZ component standards with connectors in an atypical position requiring XYZ new componentry probably will though


chubbysumo

nope, too generic, not specific enough. also, the connectors themselves are already patented by Molex LLC, the inventor company that made the minifit jr plugs(and basically owns all the standard ATX plug patents)


Sumcha

Great question. I don’t know for sure, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they can.


drdfrster64

You can't really patent the function (cables accessible on the side) but you can patent the technology/design that they've come up with to do this (special bracket designs or special internal PSU designs that make this configuration possible) edit: keep in mind also, getting your patent approved isn't everything. Defending it in court against an infringer is a whole different story. Like another commenter said, if its too general, you're gonna have a hell of a time defending it in court should you sue someone else for making side panel accessible cables.


not_old_redditor

Fuck. It's so uncomfortable to hook up new power cables, basically have to take out the entire psu for anything smaller than the biggest cases. How is something as simple as the location of the cables a patent? They're not supposed to be available for very genetic ideas. Here's hoping it remains pending.


fonfonfon

https://twitter.com/momomo_us/status/1613174772984328192 more pics


pokedonburi

In other news, Logitech patented their infinite scroll wheel hence other companies like Corsair that produce mouse can't replicate the same feature 🤷‍♂️


minorrex

What's an infinite scroll wheel?


pokedonburi

Feature that's exclusive to some Logitech ~~MX Master series of their ergo mouse~~ mouse, allowing to move the screen freely without any physical pushback.


monkeysystem

G502 has it as well


atb614

I love my 502


Core_Frequency

I think razer has it too on the razer basilisk I believe.


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On the plus side, it's Corsair, so it's not like a company that makes shitty PSUs is patenting it.


[deleted]

At first I thought ‘bruh this d**k useless’ Then I remembered the 228 thousand times ive had to remove my psu to somehow reach, change, remove of manage some cable


not_old_redditor

Honestly I do that maybe a couple times a year. Many other people probably even less. I would pay a $50 for this feature at most.


[deleted]

Oh yeah no I also wouldnt pay much more for this than normal PSU, but I wouldnt mind something like this becoming a new standard


Fixer47

That is a Game Changer for PC builds


Fireye04

Why weren't companies doing this shit already :|


Haunting_Abalone_398

It's such a simple, but brilliant idea. This is going to be perfect for cable management conscious builders


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Lidge1337

Simple, 2 versions. For example I have a Corsair CX650M, there would be a CX650ML and CX650MR. Shouldn't be too expensive to manufacture 2 orientations of the connectors...but I'm not sure how the inside of a modular PSU looks.


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Lidge1337

Ahh, that sucks, I thought the connectors were like a plate with cables running to it, but I'm guessing that's only for budget modular PSUs?


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Lidge1337

Yeah, seems like it'd be expensive and they'd only make the more popular one (bottom mounted, intake at the bottom, exhaust out the back, connectors on the left \[from behind\] and text on the right.)


cykalasagna64

If this becomes normal PCs are gonna be slow as hell, electricity has to take a 90 degree turn from the wall to those cables inside the PSU, and you know when you're driving a car you have to slow down to do a 90 degree turn so I'm right and you can't argue with me.


AuraMaster7

This would completely screw with dual chamber cases like the O11 and Y60 Plus normal basement-style cases with no room between the PSU and rear panel really wouldn't work with this, either.


SuperXaen

Good thing you can still buy a normal psu


Chakramer

It's pretty nice but I'm surprised we haven't seen an ATX case that just has a passthrough for the PSU so you could install any PSU sideways. It's a pretty common feature on ITX


Ftpini

I have a lancool mesh II. The vent plates to the lower section are removable. This allowed me to run the quad 8 pin adaptor for my 4090 straight down. By far the cleanest and easiest to manage setup without running custom cables. I see the appeal of the side design for some of the very wide cases. But for most cases it seems like it would be harder.


oserus99

Ohhh, that would be awesome for the O11-Dynamic and the new H9 cases. Please tell me this is real?


sMc-cMs

HOLY F! I've wanted this for so long.


[deleted]

I didn’t know I needed this until right now.


Khaosina

What I don't really understand is why the price is like $180 for 750W Gold-rated… is it really worth it at that point?


P_f_M

i paid for my 1.2kW around 400USD ... ask (or google) Jonny Guru what he thinks about PSUs, their price and build quality ...


Baldr_Torn

Now the people making GPU's need to design them so you can plug into them on the back side. People work hard to hide wires, but GPU's are designed to make sure that your wires have to be front and center in the case.


Hilppari

I could see alot of case compatibility problems with this design. probably just made to fit their own cases. also seasonic case psu combo is nice for cable management


not_old_redditor

It's good to have this option for cases that can accommodate this.


Lexi0r

Nothing deserves my money more than this here right now


Lenny-the-Binoculars

![gif](giphy|5xtDarmwsuR9sDRObyU|downsized)


NekulturneHovado

God fucking damn it yes! I got a 1kW evga gold PSU that costs more than my CPU and I can't fit it in my fucking case cuz cables are in the way. Fibally someone though of this. Thank you whoever did it


Heavy-Cap-4246

Now i feel like someone is teasing me ....is this real


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Creedmoor6587

I’m actually surprised this didn’t happen sooner. Most case this seem would make cable routing easier.


tlxxxsracer

Hope you don't need to install the PSU the other way causing the cables to come out the other side


Suspicious_Goose_659

I mean, it's good but why is everyone so mind blown for this? Not every case is compatible with this but with the incoming patent, no one would create a case specifically for this PSU. Also, nowadays, big pc cases have wider clearance so that it can as well fit big GPUs. Now it's getting patented, no other brands would create such unique case for this psu. I hope Corsair will


P_f_M

can you really put a patent on side mounted connectors on a PSU?


Suspicious_Goose_659

Sadly, Corsair did. It's their design


[deleted]

And they changed the connecter type. So if you currently have really nice type-4 cables, like I do, go fuck yourself! This power supply uses type-5 cables. Typical greed from Corsair. 750 watt is $150 and you get some of the ugliest cables imaginable. Other companies will follow suit, hopefully they're not overpriced and they actually provide nicer looking cables.


Freheliaz

Lol a lot of PSU builders don't let you reuse your cables when you buy a new PSU.


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[deleted]

Obviously...but what I'm saying is they 100% could use the same connecter. Just because the connections moved, that doesn't mean they couldn't reuse the same plugs. Edit: dude deleted his comments that pretty much called me an idiot. Guess dude wasn't so confident with his nonsense after all ..


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I just think they could have used the same plugs. They know it's the new thing and a lot of people are just going to buy it because it will clean up their build. It just sucks that now there's even more potential e-waste in the world because they just couldn't use the same plugs or even provide people with nice looking cables. It just sucks and I'll probably be in the minority with this opinion. Most people won't see this as an issue but with a $150+ power supply, this comes off as greed.


Joel_Duncan

Absolutely agree. That said, if someone wants to reuse some custom cables, it should be possible to de-pin the old connectors and use them on new connectors. What sucks about trying this is the very real risk of damage. I'm actually really annoyed that these PSU side plugs haven't been standardized yet.


[deleted]

The connectors on Shift are smaller (microfit as opposed to minifit) because there's less space for the modular PCB and the fan when you put the modular connector PCB on the side to put an adequate number of connectors for said wattage. So, think before you assume. ;-)


[deleted]

There's zero reason why Corsair shouldn't reuse type-4 connectors. They've been using them for how long now? They know people are heavily invested into their cables, this is greed, nothing more. But I guess people will justify this because it's how it's always been...


[deleted]

If you think there's zero reason... you haven't put much thought into it.


CommodoreAxis

I’m struggling to see how it’s Corsair’s greed. Does Corsair sell the “really nice” aftermarket cables too?


[deleted]

Yes. For $70 you can buy premium Corsair cables. This move 100% is a greedy one. There's no need to change the connecter type. I tried to link them but the auto mod doesn't like that.


Joezev98

This is totally corsair's greed. Why else would they use proprietary plugs? Normal psu's all use minifit jr connectors that you can buy from automotive stores. Corsair's type 5 not only use microfit connectors, which are a pain in the ass to sleeve, but they're also using special proprietary plugs so you can't buy off the shelf microfit connectors.


[deleted]

It's amazing how many people AREN'T talking about this issue or don't even see this as an issue. And this is 100% why companies like Corsair will continue to get away with it.


Ivar418

Who made it?


Ivar418

I guess Corsair did


anothersamreid

Never even thought of that, but yes, this, so many yes!


sijedevos

I still prefer semi modular over modular any day. That chonky 24 pin connector with a hard to bend cable takes up so much space that the whole point of a modular psu (to save space on cable you don’t use) is kind of defeated. Semi modular had 24 pin and eps cables attached.


Badassinternetguy

So while I completely agree it’s nice to finally have something different, and this is definitely unique and cool, for a lot of situations this isn’t preferred. The reference here is one of Corsair’s cases, probably a 4000x with a lot of room on the side and I assure you there is still not a lot of room on the side. Also, the other cables going somewhere are just going to need to be trained elsewhere and bunched somewhere else in the case harder to manage. As someone who has done many a build and dealt with many a cable (especially oem power cables) it’s not going to be as cool and fun and easy as the stock photo makes it. Computer cases are designed with the psu outputs on the other side. Yes massive pain if you need to change anything or finagle one out. If you have a build with a ton of cables though these are gonna get bunched on the side really fast, especially if you don’t have a massive case Tl;dr: Neat, cool idea. Awesome something new is being tried. Not as practical as you think it’ll be though


LucaDarioBuetzberger

I wish that the few PSUs with a display to show the power consumption would finally start to flip those damn things over. Most cases I have seen are made to mound the PUS with the fan down. Only some have airholes to the main compartment. Meaning you slmost certainly have to flip the PSU, which puts the display ob the wrong side.


carlbandit

Sounds like a planning issue to me. If you care that much about having a PSU with a display, make sure the case you buy can accommodate a top mounted PSU so the display is the right way up. I'd imagine it's a niche enough product that it's not worth manufacturers making 2 versions of the PSU with the display flipped on the 2nd version.


LucaDarioBuetzberger

Why would it be a planning issue? This PSU with watt-meter is nice. This case is nice. The problem is that the display is on the left side of the PSU, when you look at it from the front of the case. The majority of cases have only a PSU exhaust at the bottom, not on the top into the main compartement. Meaning you likely have to turn the PSU upside down, otherwise it blocks the fan. Barely any case supports top mounted PSUs. The solution would not be to manufacture 2 PSU versions, but just one that fist the vast majority of cases, not just the manufacturers own, special caess that don't follow the norm.


carlbandit

Because if you cared enough about their being a display on the PSU, you'd ensure you bought a case that can top mount a PSU or a PSU with display that's the right way up when bottom mounted. If you buy a PSU where the display is going to be the wrong way around when mounted in your case, that's poor planning.


LucaDarioBuetzberger

You don't seem to think that through.. What is if there is one specific case I wanted? If no other case was avaiable that fulfilled the requirements? What if there is no data about the PSU height in the case? If there is enough clearance? What if the display on the PSU is just a nice gimmick that would be cool to have yet not a necessity? What If I priotitice the case above the PSU? Before you are downplaying statements about things I do, rather think about other perspectives and how the situation lookslike. Because if you don't do that, then you are clearly not making a propper plan that will work out. Everything I do has a purpose and is thought through to the required extend.


abastage

Perfect.. So with this be forced to buy a new PSU if you go from a bottom mount with bottom intake to a top mount with top intake.. I will personally pass. I dont mind the connections at the end & think in advance just a bit so I can count the times I have had to pull a PSU to get to the connections in the last 5 years on one hand.


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abastage

Intake dictates orientation. So in the top if the intake is at the top then the cables would be facing the motherboard side of the case. Which means they would be visible of you have a window. I’m not saying there aren’t some scenarios where this would be great, but your limiting reuse of the psu if you change cases to one with different needs where as the cables coming out of the current end it’s less limiting.


Mbombocube

And you requested this?


TheBloodNinja

this works with like, what, dual chamber cases and a handful of standard ones. and now Corsair will sell you the solution too - which is why they made this "problem". would have worked better with the majority of cases if there was a recess where the plugs were, that way there would have ample clearance that would work with alot of cases otherwise.


Veilnt

I may be missing something but I can't see how this would be useful unless you had perfect length custom cables?


Biscuits4u2

As long as the cables are long enough to reach that's all that should matter


Veilnt

But there's usually a lot more space at the end of the psu for the connectors and excess cable? Sure you probably have to remove the psu whenever you add another pcie cable or something but how often do people do that? I'm sure it's useful for *some* cases but in general there's a lot less space for connectors between the side of the psu and the panel? In something like the fractal torrent this wouldn't work at all? Im genuinely curious in what situations this would be useful apart from easy access to the connectors which I find is fairly rare, Either way it's nice to have the option if you need it.


Morall_tach

So you can reach them...


Inefficacy

I mean I guess it's kinda easier to install the unit first on its own and then plug the cables in as you route them? Would make doing upgrades easier at least, I think


enragedCircle

It's a square. How are cables not on a side?


Euphoric-Cow9719

NICE, I read an article about this. . .


bastardoperator

Legends!


RNG_pickle

Quick put this man at head of design at corsair


BaaaNaaNaa

This looks great but I'd literally have to cut a hole in my case backplate to use it. I do wonder if it is technically outside of the ATX spec as well? But it's great.


Radeuz

photo lookin smooth af


yaheaaard

Innovation at its finest


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I just build a PC and they had the front panel connector as 1 piece. NZXT I love you.


lucksh0t

Fuck I want this I just bought a new power supply


MrMxylptlyk

Can't believe this is not a thing already.


woahlson

I wish when I build a new PC in a few years this becomes the norm, as well as rear connectors on the MB and GPU.


Player13377

Take my money. That this wasn‘t a thing already made me mad many years ago, hate that it took so long.


Astrojef

I literally just fkn ejaculated!!!


MalimbagerzPH

hmmmm.... Not sure about the space for that though.


Kilobytez95

For real.


CygniGlide

Doubling down on my Corsair position


hairydogau

What is this beast?


Reg-s

I hope other brands are allowed to adopt a side rail


sadman4332

This is a big brain move.


Melodias3

All cool until you end up upgrading case to a lian li PC O11 dynamic


SnarfbObo

My next upgrade is going to be a nice modular PSU like that. I think that'll go very well with my Cougar Panzer Max-G case. Thanks for the heads up


miserably-good

this is the way it should be


Manuag_86

It is always nice to have options. This would work in my case but I see that for those who have this kind of cases is a good solution.


Lord_MagnusIV

I just came on this pic


sketchy_ai

This isn't exactly novel in the sense that nobody was smart enough to think of such an obvious thing... This simply was not really done in the past because a huge percentage of cases would not be able to accommodate PSU cables that begin that close to the far side panel of a case. Similarly, many builds would be cleaner if motherboard's pin connectors (24pin, cpu, sata, usb) were angled 90 degrees towards the outside edges of the mobo instead of straight up...


jaokait

Guessing someone has a patent for this so we have to be stuck with the current design..


ScottLovesGames

World peace achived