Mushkin Joule 700W Modular Power Supply Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video opens with Linus presenting Mushkin's Joule 700W modular power supply as a serious return to the market, highlighting its 80 PLUS Bronze certification and its mid-range 700-watt capacity. He emphasizes the value position of a 700W unit in today’s builds, framing the unboxing around features that matter for reliability and long-term use. Key specifications are enumerated: a full input range, 0.99 power factor correction, dual 12V rails with up to 26A per rail and a combined 12V output up to 51A, plus protective features such as over current, over voltage, short circuit, and overpower protections. The packaging is described as simple and functional, with a recommendation to include some foam for shipping protection, and Mushkin’s strong RMA support is noted as a reassurance for buyers. Linus then proceeds to inspect the unit, pointing out the fan’s nanotech lubrication-free claim and a rated MTBF of 120,000 hours, which Linus frames as a long-lasting component that could outlive the PSU itself. He tours the preconnected cables, praising the streamlined approach with a 24-pin and an 8-pin (4+4) that slide together for ease of use, and notes the nearly fully modular design allowing flexible installation. The video then details the modular cables, including an additional 8-pin EPS 12V connector that can be split to accommodate high-end motherboards, as well as PCIe, MOLEX, and SATA outputs. Linus highlights the sleeving quality as a strong point, with cables that are nicely sleeved rather than cheaply exposed, and discusses the cable lengths and the overall modularity, which could influence cable management in diverse PC builds. As the unboxing wraps, he confirms the unit’s lack of voltage switch thanks to universal input compatibility and reiterates the abundance of modular connections, while acknowledging that some users might want more Molex connectors for legacy devices. The closing note invites viewers to subscribe to Linus Tech Tips for more unboxings, reviews, and computer videos, positioning the Joule 700W as a practical, value-focused PSU option for mid-range systems.

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