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jinxmaverick
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So it's stupid but I'm really new and I'm afraid that i might connect the wrong cable to the PC and monitor.

In the box i had a 2 pin power supply cable and a 3 pin cable, Which one goes to the PC (power supply is Corsair RM 650) and Which one to the monitor (Gigabyte G27FC). Please help me with this i know it's stupid:(

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11 minutes ago, jinxmaverick said:

I have two 2pin Cables in the box so do I even use the 3pin or no? 

 

This in incredibly confusing.  What do the connections in the back of the PC and Monitor look like?

 

You have different male plugs, can you not match them to specific female sockets?

 

 

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Just now, jinxmaverick said:

It came in the box the cable... The UK one and a EU one in the same box that's why I go confused

 

That's uncommon, but some manufacturers do that, or I've even had stores add them without asking because they know their model is intended for a different region.

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3 minutes ago, jinxmaverick said:

If it's just the matter of region do I use there two One for the PSU and one for the monitor? 

Is there no label to indicate which belongs to which? Is one of the cables higher gauge?

 

If there is a manufacturer, you could try googling it, if there are identifying marks you could check unboxing videos to see if you can find out.

 

It probably won't matter either way, but a PSU may have a beefier cable than a monitor.

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Is there no label to indicate which belongs to which? Is one of the cables higher gauge?

 

If there is a manufacturer, you could try googling it, if there are identifying marks you could check unboxing videos to see if you can find out.

 

It probably won't matter either way, but a PSU may have a beefier cable than a monitor.

both say 16A and i didn't find anything about which one goes where or is there a difference i tried checking for unboxings but nothing

 

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5 minutes ago, Tetras said:

Is there no label to indicate which belongs to which? Is one of the cables higher gauge?

 

If there is a manufacturer, you could try googling it, if there are identifying marks you could check unboxing videos to see if you can find out.

 

It probably won't matter either way, but a PSU may have a beefier cable than a monitor.

it's like so basic and i think everyone expects it to be known:(

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33 minutes ago, jinxmaverick said:

it's like so basic and i think everyone expects it to be known:(

If both really say 16A then you should be fine with either. Even if not, you should be fine with either.

To be sure you could cut both cables and compare gauges but that would defeat the purpose.

 

Edit : just seen your 16A, you're fine (3500W max)

 

(that's still 3 pin, one is inverted)

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1 hour ago, jinxmaverick said:

it's like so basic and i think everyone expects it to be known:(

PSU and monitor power cables are basically interchangeable, but the wire gauge and fuse (if there is one) can be different for devices with a higher power draw.

 

Ideally, you want the PSU cable for the PSU and the monitor cable for the monitor, but realistically it is unlikely to be a problem.

 

I try to avoid mixing my cables, but I'm sure I've done it more than once.

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