PSU power cable issue.

[Mahbub]

can i use just any generic cable for  powering pc? i dont want to use the one that came with psu its too short. so what cable is safe to use?

[mariushm]

Yes, you can use any power cable with the proper connector.

Try to buy one that's thick, look for a wire gauge that's AWG 18 or better (the smaller the number, the thicker the cable).

[Spotty]

Yep. The connector type is known as C13 if that helps you search for it.

[Mahbub]

2 hours ago, mariushm said:

Yes, you can use any power cable with the proper connector.

Try to buy one that's thick, look for a wire gauge that's AWG 18 or better (the smaller the number, the thicker the cable

 

not finding any such marking on amazon with cables:-(

[Mahbub]

2 hours ago, Spotty said:

Yep. The connector type is known as C13 if that helps you search for it.

https://www.flipkart.com/mx-iec-c13-lock-ac-female-3-pin-indian-plug-5-amp-powercable-lead-cord-computer-printer-desktop-pc-smps-1-5-mtr-3x-0-75-sq-mm-power/p/itmem4hcfsg5mebh?pid=ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF&lid=LSTACCEM4HCZ53TVFAFRS6RAG&marketplace=FLIPKART&srno=s_1_6&otracker=AS_QueryStore_HistoryAutoSuggest_0_5&fm=SEARCH&iid=896f1229-e86e-4c6d-b3d7-2dd042fc1adb.ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF.SEARCH&ppt=SearchPage&ppn=Search&ssid=f4a160m0w00000001548416428170&qH=18168fb6a7f5caaa

 

IS this good?

 

[Mahbub]

2 hours ago, mariushm said:

Yes, you can use any power cable with the proper connector.

Try to buy one that's thick, look for a wire gauge that's AWG 18 or better (the smaller the number, the thicker the cable).

https://www.flipkart.com/mx-iec-c13-lock-ac-female-3-pin-indian-plug-5-amp-powercable-lead-cord-computer-printer-desktop-pc-smps-1-5-mtr-3x-0-75-sq-mm-power/p/itmem4hcfsg5mebh?pid=ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF&lid=LSTACCEM4HCZ53TVFAFRS6RAG&marketplace=FLIPKART&srno=s_1_6&otracker=AS_QueryStore_HistoryAutoSuggest_0_5&fm=SEARCH&iid=896f1229-e86e-4c6d-b3d7-2dd042fc1adb.ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF.SEARCH&ppt=SearchPage&ppn=Search&ssid=f4a160m0w00000001548416428170&qH=18168fb6a7f5caaa

 

 

is this good?

[Stefan Payne]

4 hours ago, Mahbub said:

can i use just any generic cable for  powering pc? i dont want to use the one that came with psu its too short. so what cable is safe to use?

Input is standardized. You can use whatever you want from the wall to the PSU.

 

From the PSU to the Board you have to use the ones that came with the PSU!

 

If you want to use a different one you have to check the pinout!

[Guest]

4 hours ago, Mahbub said:

not finding any such marking on amazon with cables:-(

Really?  I mean... it's LITERALLY in the product description.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WJNDR2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rQZsCbGFMA4JW

 

[Guest]

4 hours ago, Mahbub said:

https://www.flipkart.com/mx-iec-c13-lock-ac-female-3-pin-indian-plug-5-amp-powercable-lead-cord-computer-printer-desktop-pc-smps-1-5-mtr-3x-0-75-sq-mm-power/p/itmem4hcfsg5mebh?pid=ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF&lid=LSTACCEM4HCZ53TVFAFRS6RAG&marketplace=FLIPKART&srno=s_1_6&otracker=AS_QueryStore_HistoryAutoSuggest_0_5&fm=SEARCH&iid=896f1229-e86e-4c6d-b3d7-2dd042fc1adb.ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF.SEARCH&ppt=SearchPage&ppn=Search&ssid=f4a160m0w00000001548416428170&qH=18168fb6a7f5caaa

 

IS this good?

 

 

4 hours ago, Mahbub said:

https://www.flipkart.com/mx-iec-c13-lock-ac-female-3-pin-indian-plug-5-amp-powercable-lead-cord-computer-printer-desktop-pc-smps-1-5-mtr-3x-0-75-sq-mm-power/p/itmem4hcfsg5mebh?pid=ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF&lid=LSTACCEM4HCZ53TVFAFRS6RAG&marketplace=FLIPKART&srno=s_1_6&otracker=AS_QueryStore_HistoryAutoSuggest_0_5&fm=SEARCH&iid=896f1229-e86e-4c6d-b3d7-2dd042fc1adb.ACCEM4HCZ53TVFAF.SEARCH&ppt=SearchPage&ppn=Search&ssid=f4a160m0w00000001548416428170&qH=18168fb6a7f5caaa

 

 

is this good?

Oh.... Helps if you tell us what country you're in....

 

You know.. because different countries have different power cords and people buy from different retailers.....  

[Mahbub]

25 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

 

Oh.... Helps if you tell us what country you're in....

 

You know.. because different countries have different power cords and people buy from different retailers.....  

india

[Guest]

On 1/25/2019 at 9:02 AM, Mahbub said:

india

Ok.  So India uses that funk three pin with the fat Earth ground, for starters.

 

Also, you use 230V mains, so wire gauge doesn't have to be as thick as other regions with lower voltage mains because W / V = A.

 

Seems like Amazon India is innundated with this "FENTICO" brand.  But if you scroll through the product listing to the "product descrption", you'll see towards the bottom that they're actually selling a 14g wire product.

 

So it seems like these are what you want....  just pick your length.  That is, as long as that's the kind of wall connector you have in your house and not a BS1363 (from British rule) or NEMA 5-15 (typically used in commercial and hotels).

 

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B077H6CKCW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9tktCbD05ZY7G

 

[Mahbub]

On 1/26/2019 at 11:52 PM, jonnyGURU said:

Ok.  So India uses that funk three pin with the fat Earth ground, for starters.

 

Also, you use 230V mains, so wire gauge doesn't have to be as thick as other regions with lower voltage mains because W / V = A.

 

Seems like Amazon India is innundated with this "FENTICO" brand.  But if you scroll through the product listing to the "product descrption", you'll see towards the bottom that they're actually selling a 14g wire product.

 

So it seems like these are what you want....  just pick your length.  That is, as long as that's the kind of wall connector you have in your house and not a BS1363 (from British rule) or NEMA 5-15 (typically used in commercial and hotels).

 

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B077H6CKCW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9tktCbD05ZY7G

 

but the voltage it can carry is just 125  

 

https://www.flipkart.com/pac-3-pin-power-cord-cable-computer-monitor-printer-ups-pc-smps-3-meter/p/itmf7yyzj8z6rwyb?pid=ACCF7XFBXPQ3AZGY&lid=LSTACCF7XFBXPQ3AZGYXWOWEL

 

does this one seem good?

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, Mahbub said:

but the voltage it can carry is just 125  

 

https://www.flipkart.com/pac-3-pin-power-cord-cable-computer-monitor-printer-ups-pc-smps-3-meter/p/itmf7yyzj8z6rwyb?pid=ACCF7XFBXPQ3AZGY&lid=LSTACCF7XFBXPQ3AZGYXWOWEL

 

does this one seem good?

No.  

 

They're just saying that @ 125V it can carry up to 15A.  At higher voltage it can carry higher wattage.  A * V = W.  You're fine.