GPU Cable Sleeving

[Babayaya]

Hey guys, I'm new to modding so i was wondering if you can help me with some issue i have..

i have this cable from Corsair power supply, the PCIE 

in one end where it goes to the psu it is 8pin, but on the other end where it goes to the gnu it is divided into two one 8pin and another 8pin that goes out of it..

My graphics card only needs 8pin connector and i want it to look esthetic and nice when sleeving the cables..

Is it possible to take out the 2nd 8pin and leave only 1x 8pin that will connect to the gpu? 

 

Thank you very much for your answers

[ImBleu]

You can just cut off the second 8 (or 6+2) pin connector if you don't want it. Try looking in your Corsair cable bag to see if there is a one 8pin cable too.

[Babayaya]

only 6+2 connectors

[W-L]

@Wat3v4

There should be a single 6+2 pin cable that came with your PSU but if you need to you can cut off the extra 6+2pin connect just be sure to cut as close to the crimp pin as possible so you don't have extra lengths of wire sticking out when sleeving.

[Babayaya]

@Wat3v4

There should be a single 6+2 pin cable that came with your PSU but if you need to you can cut off the extra 6+2pin connect just be sure to cut as close to the crimp pin as possible so you don't have extra lengths of wire sticking out when sleeving.

 

 

the only 8pin ones i have are the ones for the CPU

but i think they look a little different 

[W-L]

the only 8pin ones i have are the ones for the CPU

but i think they look a little different 

 

Yeah definitely do not use a CPU (EPS) 8pin for the GPU they are completely different, that's a bit strange they didn't give a single 6+2pin, but yeah cutting off the extra connector seems like the next best solution.

[AndHernand.3]

I'm actually in the process of this as well.

 

AX760 PSU

 

I wanted to use just the single 6+2, not the double version. 

 

I sacrificed the double cable and cut about 6-8 inches off of the +2(from the double 6+2 version) and then cut a slit section on the single the same length down and soldered them in there. My goal was to create either 6 cables on one end and 8 on the other, and the y-split can be hidden behind the mobo and case. I wanted all uniform.

 

This is where I cut the double version of the 6+2

 

This is where I'm going to cut off the +2 from the single version(and double version) and solder this longer version in order to hide the split behind everything.

[W-L]

-SNIP-

 

Welcome to the Forums!

 

Wait the AX760 should come with a two single 6+2 cables unless they revised it, I sleeved mine a while back and they gave you it in the cable bag.

 

Overall it's looking good, be ready for sore finger tips though. 

[AndHernand.3]

Welcome to the Forums!

 

Wait the AX760 should come with a two single 6+2 cables unless they revised it, I sleeved mine a while back and they gave you it in the cable bag.

 

Overall it's looking good, be ready for sore finger tips though. 

Thanks!

 

For mine, it came with 2 single 6+2 and 2 double 6+2, for a total of 6 outgoing connections.

When I make the jump to SLI in the future, I would want to have one set for each GPU for a clean appearance. The double 6+2 doesn't fascinate me as much.

 

Quick question if you don't mind.

For the 24-pin, on the mobo side of the cable there are 4 double cables into the same pin area.

Can I cut one of the two wires at the red arrow of each of the doubled up wires, and perhaps just move one down about 6-8 inches?

Main concern is if one wire is more important than the other as to choose which to cut some slack and create a 2 to 1 wire for overall cleanliness

[W-L]

Thanks!

 

For mine, it came with 2 single 6+2 and 2 double 6+2, for a total of 6 outgoing connections.

When I make the jump to SLI in the future, I would want to have one set for each GPU for a clean appearance. The double 6+2 doesn't fascinate me as much.

 

Quick question if you don't mind.

For the 24-pin, on the mobo side of the cable there are 4 double cables into the same pin area.

-PIC-

Can I cut one of the two wires at the red arrow of each of the doubled up wires, and perhaps just move one down about 6-8 inches?

Main concern is if one wire is more important than the other as to choose which to cut some slack and create a 2 to 1 wire for overall cleanliness

 

I used the double wire method using 18AWG wire and it doesn't seem to have any issues, it does pass a bit more current through it but overall shouldn't overload that wire.

 

For my AX760 what I noticed is the power from those two cable are the exact same voltage but has two wire to provide a bit more amperage during heavy loads.

[wolfsbane3083]

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/shop?c=power-supply-parts-and-accessories

[AndHernand.3]

I used the double wire method using 18AWG wire and it doesn't seem to have any issues, it does pass a bit more current through it but overall shouldn't overload that wire.

For my AX760 what I noticed is the power from those two cable are the exact same voltage but has two wire to provide a bit more amperage during heavy loads.

As I am modding this PSU and don't have any extra wire to do addition mods. Would I be safe to say I could cut length of one of the double wires I mentioned and solder it into one wire for max uniformity?

[W-L]

As I am modding this PSU and don't have any extra wire to do addition mods. Would I be safe to say I could cut length of one of the double wires I mentioned and solder it into one wire for max uniformity?

 

If I remember correctly one wire is smaller being I think it was 20AWG and the other 18AWG just make sure to use the single wire going to the 24 pin as 18AWG. It should be perfectly safe since an 18AWG can take up to a max of 7Amps.

 

I personally replaced them and made my own using the double wire method since I had some crimps and wire on hand, but it shouldn't be a problem. Just be sure to reference your pin out diagram and I recommend multimetering your 24 pin after you finish before plugging it in just incase.