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Question about cheap power cable extensions

Rimi
By Rimi
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I just want to know if really cheap PSU extensions cables from china would do any harm to the components.

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kinda, they can melt/weld themselves to it depending on the power going trough it.

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13 minutes ago, Rimi said:

I just want to know if really cheap PSU extensions cables from china would do any harm to the components.

as long as they have thick gauge they are fine

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You usually take that risk when buying cheap electronics. Personally I wouldn't do it cause I'm paranoid but as long as they're wired correctly it should be fine. 

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