Lian Li EDGE PSU 80+ Platinum Series Features an L-shaped Design for Direct Cable Access and a USB Hub for Multiple Controllers

[Peter_Brosdahl]

The Lian Li EDGE PSU series aims to make it even easier to build in a dual chamber chassis with its L-shaped form factor. Models are available in 850W, 1000W, and 1300W, with an efficiency rating of 80 PLUS PLATINUM / Cybenetics PLATINUM / PPLP PLATINUM. The Lian Li EDGE PSU series provides all the connectors one would expect to find on a current ATX 3.1 power supply but goes a step further in adding a USB expansion hub that can support multiple controllers.

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[Brian_B]

Hmm.

The connectors are going to need to bend 90' coming up out of that ledge. And since they have some overlap you can't just use 90' elbow connectors either. And since they will need to stick up some to have a more gradual bend, that gets in the way of the USB hub.

I like the concept, but not sure the execution is a better idea or not.

The pic is from the video, and it's a render, so not sure real cables would lay that nice and neat in most situations. I mean, you can already see, the upper right hand connector - if there were a connector underneath that on the left, it would be ... messier. And they only show one set of overlapping cables on the bottom-most set of connectors and nothing in the USB hub - somehow that turns out looking perfect in the render, but I think if they had them just coming straight out the back (like a traditional PSU, or the USB hub connections) - it would have turned out just as well if not better.

 

[Denpepe]

Like I said in the other thread, J2C built a pc with this PSU and it was fine in a midtower case but cables might be a bit short for full towers.

Then again the PSU is made mostly for dual chamber cases like the O11 ormaybe the ones with all connectors on the back. It worked better then he expected. Iirc they also had a nice assortement of cables especially SATA ones for different situations.

 

[Grimlakin]

I'd be tempted but it will be a while before I need to consider a new power supply.

 

[Grimlakin]

I'd be tempted but it will be a while before I need to consider a new power supply.

Well I got one showing up Monday. I did say I was tempted. IT helps that I built a system for a buddy using one the weekend before Christmas and enjoyed the building experience.

 

[MadMummy76]

I don't get the point. In most regular cases this makes access harder, not easier. When I read the title I pictured the connectors being on the side so you have perfect access to them after removing the side panel.

 

[Grimlakin]

I don't get the point. In most regular cases this makes access harder, not easier. When I read the title I pictured the connectors being on the side so you have perfect access to them after removing the side panel.

It's still easier. Normally you need to see the back of the power supply. It can be tricky to plug i the psu cables. That this also includes an integrated usb2 hub is a bonus. Cabling up the psu was easier and I liked the quality. The fact that it's made by seasonic is also nice.

 

[MadMummy76]

It's still easier. Normally you need to see the back of the power supply. It can be tricky to plug i the psu cables. That this also includes an integrated usb2 hub is a bonus. Cabling up the psu was easier and I liked the quality. The fact that it's made by seasonic is also nice.

Normal cases have PSU shrouds or drive cages above the PSU so you have more access to the back of the PSU than to connectors facing up. Guess it works if you specifically buy a case with this in mind that has the PSU in the open.

What is the use case for an USB hub inside the computer?

 

[Grimlakin]

Normal cases have PSU shrouds or drive cages above the PSU so you have more access to the back of the PSU than to connectors facing up. Guess it works if you specifically buy a case with this in mind that has the PSU in the open.

What is the use case for an USB hub inside the computer?

Ah for this one it's easy.. especially for me. The USB hub is specifically for USB2 headers. Meaning it gives you 4 more USB2 headers in your system (not just USB ports) So you can plug in AIO, Fan controller hubs, internal screens... whatever. For me it will let me run one cable from my Antec C8 from the power supply to the motherboard (one of 2 available USB 2 headers on the motherboard mind you) Then plug in my two link hub's in the back and still have available USB 2 headers for other devices. Though in this case the case only has need of a USB 3.2 header and a USB C header.