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    CableMod got a reaction from tkitch in Best psu Cable's in the uk?   
    if that helps you - we will be launching by next week a Series of extension kits that will be available in 12 color combos - they will be featuring the following:

     

    Version 1: 24PIN ATX, 1 x 8PIN EPS & 2 x 6PIN VGA + 8 Combs

    Version 2: 24PIN ATX, 1 x 8PIN EPS, 1 x 8PIN VGA & 1 x 6PIN VGA + 8 Combs

     

    they will be available for 29.90EUR and in our EU store by next week that also ships to the UK.

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    CableMod got a reaction from lerodemmy in CableMod Bridged 8+8+8 Pin PCIe   
    @lerodemmythey don't have to be in a row, no, you just have to have three available which you would. 🙂
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    CableMod got a reaction from lerodemmy in Need advice from those who use CableMod   
    @lerodemmy our ModMesh is stiffer so you can make some cleaner looking runs out of them, but you can also still form them to a shape that is still easily workable though. I've attached a photo of this for reference so you can see. ModFlex is more flexible though if you didn't want to risk it and wanted that additional flexibility. 🙂

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    CableMod got a reaction from bobzen in Cablemod configurator help please   
    @bobzen yep - those would be direct replacement cables via the configurator if you selected the PSU under PSU cables. 🙂
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    CableMod reacted to Enderman in Blank Heaven - Enderman's new H500 build log   
    Hello and welcome to my new PC build, successor to the "White Heaven" S340 build I did 6 years ago!
     
    Introduction
     
    The goal for this computer was a proper full custom loop with emphasis on silence and reliability.
     
    I previously tried a Fractal Design Kelvin S24, but the pump made the whole case vibrate since it was directly mounted to the CPU.
    I sold that cooler and went back to the H100i I bought almost 10 years ago (still going strong!) because it was quieter.
    After saving up for a while and buying loop parts here and there, now was finally the time to get all the parts together and do a complete redesign.
    I had spent so many years planning the loop and everything else that PC parts kept updating and evolving quickly so instead of an upgrade/rebuild I ended up doing a completely new build.
     
     
    The Cooling Decision
     
    I am aware that the quietest PC is a passive one, but after the mediocre and expensive launch of the Calyos passive cooling case, I decided to avoid going that route.
    The next best option is a large heatsink like an NH-D15 or Bequiet Dark Rock cooler, since they have only fans and no pump.
    I wanted a liquid cooling loop for aesthetics and combined CPU+GPU cooling, because while a CPU heatsink can keep a CPU cool while being quiet, it is hard to find similar aftermarket GPU heatsinks that are big and quiet.
    Either way, I wanted something that would not cover up the motherboard and other components.
    AIOs were out of the question, so a custom loop is all that was left (no phase change today, sorry guys 😞 )
     
     
    Silence Modifications
     
    My goal was to build a very quiet computer, so there were three factors to take into account:
    1. Fans
    2. Pump
    3. Noise dampening
     
    For the fans I chose Noiseblocker e-loop B12-PS and B14-PS, for their beautiful aesthetics but also for their high static pressure at low RPMs.
    These fans have excellent PWM control and can be driven down to only a few hundred rpm for near-silence.
    Their large blades also make them great for radiators because of the high static pressure.
     
    For the pump I went with dual EK D5s.
    The D5 pump is the best and most reliable PC watercooling pump that exists, and by using two of them I get redundancy in case one ever fails.
    The PWM control on the EK version of the D5 also allows them to be driven at even lower speeds, down to ~1500rpm which is much quieter than the default 4000+rpm they usually run at.
     
    For noise dampening I chose Acousti Acoustipack multi-layer dampened foam.
    Unlike regular cheap foam you've probably seen before, this stuff has suspended layers of high density material within the foam for more noise dampening rather than just reflection absorption.
    I used 3 layer foam wherever it fit, since it is half an inch thick, and 1 or 2 layer foam elsewhere.
    Almost the entire interior of the case is covered in it, the top, front, back, entire PSU compartment, etc.
     
     
    Watercooling Loop Reliability
     
    Hearing about fittings leaking, reservoirs cracking, waterblocks being clogged, and so many other problems I was a little concerned about custom loops.
    I wanted something simple and reliable, that could last 10+ years without issues just like my H100i did (although I got lucky because I have seen many of those fail too)
    Here are the decisions I made to increase loop reliability as much as possible:
     
    Used a D5 pump, the most reliable and well known PC watercooling pump Used two pumps (using the EK X-TOP Revo Dual D5) for redundancy in case one pump fails Used soft tubing instead of hardline Used clear fluid instead of dyes/colours Used high quality Bitspower fittings only Used barb fittings instead of compression fittings Used tubing clamps on all fittings Used minimal rotary fittings (I had to use two, one because the case blocked a radiator port and one in the cramped basement where the pumps are) Used a T-line instead of a reservoir  
    Watercooling Loop Components
     
    Hardwarelabs Black Ice Nemesis 280GTS radiator (painted white by performance-pcs)
    Hardwarelabs Black Ice Nemesis 120GTS radiator (painted white by performance-pcs)
    Noiseblocker e-loop B12-PS and 2x B14-PS fans
    EK Radeon Vega GPU waterblock
    EK Supremacy EVO full nickel CPU waterblock
    EK Monarch ram heatsinks (custom painted white, not watercooled)
    EK X-TOP Revo Dual D5 pump top
    EK D5 PWM controlled pumps (x2)
    Bitspower 1/2" white barb fittings with 3/4" clamps, and some rotary fittings and a T-fitting
    Mayhems UV white tubing 1/2" ID 3/4" OD (Used clear tubing for the T-line to see water level)
    EK Cryofuel clear premixed coolant
     
     
    PC components
     
    Case: NZXT H500
    CPU: AMD Ryzen 3950X
    GPU: AMD Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
    Motherboard: ASUS Ace X570 Pro WS
    RAM: 64GB Corsair Vengenance LPX (modded with EK Monarch heatsinks painted white)
    Storage: Samsung 512GB 970 Pro (OS) + 1TB 980 Pro (storage)
    PSU: Seasonic Prime Fanless Titanium TX-700
    Cables: @CableModcustom sleeved Modmesh Pro white cables (all cables, 24 pin, 8 pin CPU, dual 8 pin GPU)
    Sound dampening foam: Acousti Acoustipack Ultimate Plus (used 1, 2 and 3 layer types used)
    LED lighting: Darkside CONNECT G2 rigid LED strip white (dimmable, connected to motherboard fan header so I can adjust brightness from the UEFI)
     
    Peripherals:
    Mouse: Logitech MX Master 2s light gray
    Keyboard: Coolermaster SK630 white (Cherry MX RGB low profile mechanical switch)
    Webcam: Logitech Brio 4k
    Audio interface: Scarlett 2i4 Gen 2
    Microphones: 2x Audio Technica AT2020 white
    Monitor: Samsung NU7100 58" 4k TV
    Speakers: (not purchased yet, planning to buy Adam Audio T8V)
     
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    Final Thoughts
     
    The loop was harder to build than I expected.
    It took a lot of planning, and at one point I even modeled my tubing runs with a mockup case and PC components in Solidworks.
    Filling the loop without a reservoir was difficult but not impossible, I ran the loop using a flower vase as my reservoir until all the bubbles were out.
    Then I flipped the case and connected the tubing at the highest point so that the final air bubble was at the top, then topped it off using the T-line.
    This essentially meant I had close to 0 bubbles in the loop, and it definitely sounds extremely quiet, if there were bubbles going through the pumps it would be noisy,
    I hope I never have to do maintenance or take it apart though haha
     
    I also wanted to wait for the 5950X but it was going to take a while for the stores to stock it, and when they did I was sure it was going to immediately sell out, so I ended up buying a 3950X from craigslist instead, for two thirds of what the 5950X would cost new.
    The Vega FE was also bought on craigslist for a very good price.
    I wanted that card because of the high raw performance and 16GB of HBM2 vram which would benefit me in Solidworks or machine learning/machine vision applications.
    It was also much cheaper than a quadro.
     
    Overall I think the build turned out excellent.
    Great performance, super low noise, and amazing looking loop.
    I think if I could change one thing I would have gone with the regular black HWlabs radiators, I find the white ones add too much white to the theme.
    I wanted a black interior with white accents on the tubing and wires, but then thought maybe I should do all the watercooling components white.
    I chose to not make the PGU white because I figured it would be too much white at that point, and I see now that even the radiators were too much.
    It still looks very cool though IMO.
     
     
     
    Let me know your thoughts and what you would have done differently!
    Thanks for reading 🙂 
     
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    CableMod reacted to LIGISTX in Incorrect Cablemod order?   
    Looks like cable mod replied exactly how one would expect.
     
    I didn’t misunderstand, I am just explaining how life works. They are not going to compensate you for loss of time or material. This is a consumer commodity... its equivalent to saying Amazon shipped you a bed sheet that didn’t fit you bed, and you want then to cover the hardship for not being able to sleep in your bed.
     
    They messed up, and they will either refund you, or fix the issue. It appears they have committed to that, and that is the expected outcome. Again, it’s not their fault you put yourself in a position to not be able to work until the build was complete. I understand why (using old parts in new build) but this is why most revenue generating machines are fully replaced. Old machine up and running while new machine is tested and verified working, THEN you swap them out. How much revenue does this machine generate you? If your losing more money then the parts would cost to get your old machine up and running, just buy those parts so you can have the old rig running while the new one is built. If it doesn’t, I suppose waiting is the right course of action. It’s a hard spot, but don’t have unrealistic expectations. Even if you bought an Intel Xeon cpu and it fried, you wouldn’t expect Intel to cover losses while parts were shipped and replaced. The only way you would possibly expect that is if you paid a very high premium for a pre-server that guaranteed a certain uptime, and if that uptime was not met you then could have a case for claiming hardship.
     
    Anyways, that’s a lot of words just to say I do feel your pain. Stuff does happen. But being unrealistic about the issue doesn’t help anyone. 
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    CableMod got a reaction from themeek in Cablemod cables: black vs carbon   
    @TheThymo yeah honestly the carbon would be perfect pairing with the hardware you mentioned, you'll love it! Thank you for your support as well!
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    CableMod got a reaction from sub68 in Incorrect Cablemod order?   
    @mosti very sorry about the mistake on your order, and rest assured, if you wish for a refund we will of course provide you with one. We did have an issue where the configurator IDs did get generated incorrectly and it didn't show the pro enabled option or the pro combs. We again though are happy to offer a refund on this, or we are also offering priority remakes (free of charge obviously) if you would rather. Our support team will get back to you immediately though if you already put in a ticket. Our team does have some time off because of Thanksgiving though of course so please give them some time to get back to you accordingly, but they will get you taken care of, rest assured.
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    CableMod got a reaction from Statik in Incorrect Cablemod order?   
    @mosti very sorry about the mistake on your order, and rest assured, if you wish for a refund we will of course provide you with one. We did have an issue where the configurator IDs did get generated incorrectly and it didn't show the pro enabled option or the pro combs. We again though are happy to offer a refund on this, or we are also offering priority remakes (free of charge obviously) if you would rather. Our support team will get back to you immediately though if you already put in a ticket. Our team does have some time off because of Thanksgiving though of course so please give them some time to get back to you accordingly, but they will get you taken care of, rest assured.
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    CableMod got a reaction from TetraSky in Incorrect Cablemod order?   
    @mosti very sorry about the mistake on your order, and rest assured, if you wish for a refund we will of course provide you with one. We did have an issue where the configurator IDs did get generated incorrectly and it didn't show the pro enabled option or the pro combs. We again though are happy to offer a refund on this, or we are also offering priority remakes (free of charge obviously) if you would rather. Our support team will get back to you immediately though if you already put in a ticket. Our team does have some time off because of Thanksgiving though of course so please give them some time to get back to you accordingly, but they will get you taken care of, rest assured.
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    CableMod got a reaction from Jason 57 in Sleeved Cable   
    @patken007 yes you could go with that bundle, or if you don't need as many combs you could go with the bundle that only adds in the additional PCI-E (the kit that goes for $119.80 USD instead. These will be direct replacement cables that plug directly into your PSU and then to the hardware. ModFlex is our softer, more flexible sleeving option. ModMesh is our slightly stiffer option which can make for clean cable routing, but also offers more vibrant colors and some colors are UV reactive (such as white, light blue, light green, etc.). If you wanted orange as an option though, you would need to order from the "Custom PSU Cables" section on our configurator where you could customize with orange in both of our sleeving types. ModMesh orange is a very clean, great look. I've attached a photo of the ModMesh Black/White/Orange from my personal build for reference with aluminum black combs.

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    CableMod got a reaction from Jason 57 in Sleeved Cable   
    @patken007 based on that I would recommend our ModFlex cables for flexibility, and an additional 8-pin PCI-E with our ampere bundles to accommodate the 3 PCI-E cables needed.

    https://store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_series=c-series-rmi-rmx
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    CableMod got a reaction from -rascal- in Custom cables or just get cable management combs?   
    @DankDoodles the stock cables from that PSU are sleeved, but they're also very thin (I think 1.8mm if I remember correctly)? You could go with the stock cables, but we also support replacement cables for your unit as well if you would like colored options instead.
    Our RT-Series kits will have everything you need for this setup.
    https://store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_series=rt-series-asus
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    CableMod got a reaction from Mister Woof in Sleeved PSU Cables?   
    @Mister Woof we offer direct replacement cables as well for your unit if you would prefer direct replacement cables instead of extensions.
    https://store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_series=rt-series-asus
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    CableMod reacted to dilpickle in Do NOT buy Long PSU cables!   
    Well this is embarrassing. One of the wires wasn't pushed in all the way. I only noticed it when I looked at the connector ends. The cable is working.
     
    And I think I know why this didn't cause a problem with my 1080Ti. I was using a Powerlink adapter which has 2 8-pin connectors. Except the video card itself has a 6-pin and a 8-pin. So the one wire that was loose was not being used by this card.
     
    Well another lesson learned. 🙂
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    CableMod reacted to aqualeak in good custom PSU cable shops in France   
    Thanks I'll look into your PRO extensions then!
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    CableMod got a reaction from Narfalls in Which of these power supplies should I get? (Ion+) (RMx)   
    @MrBrightSyde that would be correct.
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    CableMod got a reaction from MrBrightSyde in Which of these power supplies should I get? (Ion+) (RMx)   
    @MrBrightSyde that would be correct.
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    CableMod reacted to TVwazhere in Cablemod WTF?   
    The Premade Replacment Cables used in Rainbow 🦆 2020 were actually the larger heatshrink. 

    Now, personally I dont care as it's something that hidden on on nearly every ATX PC case because it's behind the motherboard tray, however I could see how it would be annoying if someone was going for a SFF build, buying custom and hiding portion of cables isnt an option, or using a case that actually showed off the rear of the case with a tempered glass panel instead of a solid one. 
     
    I (and the friend I gave these to) are perfectly happy with our purchase. 
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    CableMod got a reaction from DarkAavenger777 in corsair rm 750 with cablemod cables   
    @DarkAavenger777 if your RM unit is the one with the black/yellow label then you would want our yellow label kit:
    https://store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_series=c-series-axi-hxi-rm

    If it is the RM unit with the black/white label, you would want the black label kit:
    https://store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_series=c-series-rmi-rmx

    These are both going to be direct replacement kits above depending on which unit you have, each link is provided.
    If you do want extensions however, you can find those here:
    https://store.cablemod.com/product-category/cable-extensions/
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    CableMod reacted to Omi7k in Cable mod prices   
    Yes the cablemod pro custom design will cost you more.  i would recommend for perfect look get the bridge.  just got mine 200$. its custom and worth it. 
     
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    CableMod reacted to gloop in Where to get compatible PSU Cables   
    @CableMod is a good place to start!
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    CableMod reacted to seon123 in Perfect PSU Picking   
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ @CableMod has an EU store, but if you look around, there could be other places to get custom cables for less.
    Hm. Okay
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    CableMod reacted to doodleonthings in Braided C13 power cables in the UK?   
    Ah, explains why everywhere was out of stock, thanks for letting me know!
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    CableMod got a reaction from BiG StroOnZ in Sleeved cables   
    @Dragracer1588 If you want to use the NZXT combs, I think our pro cables would be too thick for those. You could check out our basic extension kits as I think they would fit on those though.

    https://store.cablemod.com/products/?filter_product-category=basic-extension-kits
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