Does Anyone Make Their Own PSU Cables; Where Are You Buying Components?

Low Punt on 21/02/2023 - 20:46

Hi

Does anyone make their own PSU cables?
If so where are you sourcing your components (cables, plugs, pins) and what is a reasonable molex crimper?

I’m capable of the job (worked with high voltage). No idea where and what source for above.

Computing Computer Component Power Supply Unit

Comments

  • altomic on 21/02/2023 - 20:51
    +6

    Why?

    • SF3 on 21/02/2023 - 23:59

      Seems like the IKEA effect is strong with OP.

  • AustriaBargain on 21/02/2023 - 21:04
    +5

    They recommend using only the cables that came with your PSU.

    • Axelstrife on 21/02/2023 - 21:16
      +5

      Because people are dumb and would try an use any PSU cable cause it plugs in not knowing that different PSU manufacturers use different pin layouts.

      • FireRunner on 21/02/2023 - 22:48
        +2

        There should really be a standard for modular PSU cables. Must be horrifying to find out you cooked your components because you didn’t know different PSUs used the different cables

  • Cheaplikethebird on 21/02/2023 - 22:39
    +7

    From this and your other recent posts it sounds like you're doing the usual thing we all do and going a bit overboard with customising and pimping out a new build so just a reminder here that you will barely care in 6 months. Not worth the massive effort for what is probably a 2% extra bit of perfection.

    • Low Punt on 22/02/2023 - 10:11

      The cables are a necessity in that the old ones don’t fit so I’m forced to buy something anyway. Oem is $120 and aftermarket is $60 plus. The psu is $250 new! I also need to do it for two different pcs.
      I wouldn’t consider it considerable effort however I have experience in electronics.

      Regarding barely caring in 6 months I think that’s quite subjective. Everything I own has my flair to it. I’ve found it’s a good way to reduce excessive consumption as I’m more happy with my unique items.

      I totally agree with you that I’m going overboard and excessively unnecessary. :-)

      • Cheaplikethebird on 22/02/2023 - 10:15
        +1

        Everything I own has my flair to it.

        You're talking to someone who is exactly the same. I just remember all the stuff I bought to make a custom speaker cable which hasn't been touched since, probably could have just bought a monster cable and came out with more in my wallet.

        Regarding barely caring in 6 months I think that’s quite subjective.

        I would have said exactly this 2 years ago when I was building my PC 😂

        • Low Punt on 22/02/2023 - 10:20
          +1

          Ha! I asked my wife to figure 8 braid my speaker cables. I wasn’t allowed to poked the behind the cupboard for a long time.

  • wannagrababargain on 22/02/2023 - 07:04
    +1

    Many years ago I got everything from here for a build

    https://www.cable-sleeving.com

  • iDroid on 22/02/2023 - 09:27
    +1

    It makes no sense - you're not getting any benefit from using custom PSU cables, the ones shipped with your PSU are likely already overkill.

    About as useful as a wooden knob on your amplifier to improve the timbre of beethoven's 3 symphony in G major.

    Don't waste your time or money.

    • Low Punt on 22/02/2023 - 10:00

      My psu was previously used in a very large custom build and required extended cables. My cables will not even bunch up in the new case and replacement are $60.

      I would rather make my own and have them fit.

  • hothed on 22/02/2023 - 11:08
    +1

    I used to order electrical components from rsonline.
    Carry a wider range than Jaycar

  • KaTst3R on 22/02/2023 - 12:16

    OP has a 4080 and want to do some experiments on melting cables.

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