Buildning and cable-management (need help)

[Jonilo5]

Hi!

I have some questions and I need help.

 

1)

Is it okay to have some cables behind the GPU? They were quite short, so they could not go behind the mother board, so the only alternatives I have is behind the GPU or in-front of it.

 

 

2)

Not sure if I should use this 8-pin connetctor or the 4x2-pin or if it even matter (Just want to be safe, that I am not doing this wrong)

 

 

3)

I noticed late when I built that my motherboard’s I/O shield kind of blocked the HDMI input. I am quite sure that I am not really gonna use the hdmi input for the time being, but if I leave it like that can it sap the card or something? If I need to fix that I have to start over almost everything <_< (but rather safe than sorry).

 

 

Thanks for any suggestions.

Also sorry if this was in wrong category

 

Edit: The motherboard is ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ mATX,

[Whitestar]

Hi there, 

 

No 1 - it's not really a good idea to run the CPU cable behind the graphics card as it may unseat the card during operation, an extension would solve the problem, something like this>>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-8-Pin-EPS12V-Extension-Cable/dp/B004J3P8SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436353736&sr=8-1&keywords=bitfenix+extension+cable

No 2 - 8 pin connector or 4+2 pin connector for what???

No 3 - Don't worry about that tab it's not really a big deal, you can correct it if you want to but leaving it there wont cause any issues, if you do use the HDMI imput in the future you can correct it then or just bend that piece out of the way.

[Jonilo5]

Hi there, 

 

No 1 - it's not really a good idea to run the CPU cable behind the graphics card as it may unseat the card during operation, an extension would solve the problem, something like this>>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-8-Pin-EPS12V-Extension-Cable/dp/B004J3P8SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436353736&sr=8-1&keywords=bitfenix+extension+cable

No 2 - 8 pin connector or 4+2 pin connector for what???

No 3 - Don't worry about that tab it's not really a big deal, you can correct it if you want to but leaving it there wont cause any issues. 

Hi, thanks for the answer.

 

No 2 - 8-pin for the CPU, I guess.

In the picture ( to the right ).

It fits, so it should be right. Right? (But there is also this cable that have 4x2 pin (4 + 4 pin))

 

No 3 - I think I will leave it like that then.

[Sn4tchBandicoot]

That tab should be on the outside of the shell of the plug, if it's touching a contact inside then it could cause a short and possible blue screens/crashes that will be hard to diagnose, personally I would correct it just in case (you forget about it, go to use it and do real damage.)

as long as your graphics card is secured to the case in some form, then running the cable like that shouldn't be an issue, you'd need serious movement in that cable to dislodge your card, in which case you'll really need to examine why it's moving that much. Adding another connection in the line will only add resistance, which as I am sure anyone knows, will also add heat, maybe minimal heat, but still heat.

 

As for the 8-pin, what board do you have? Most boards now require that plug to be used to power the CPU. Without knowing what board you have it's hard to say if that's another plug otherwise, but chances are it's the CPU plug.

Also your pics are absolutely tiny, may wanna look into why that is.

[Whitestar]

Hi, thanks for the answer.

 

No 2 - 8-pin for the CPU, I guess.

In the picture ( to the right ).

It fits, so it should be right. Right? (But there is also this cable that have 4x2 pin (4 + 4 pin))

 

No 3 - I think I will leave it like that then.

Yes that 8 pin is for the CPU, the 4+2 pin cable is the PCI or graphics card power cable you should never use a PCI power cable as your CPU 12V power.

[Jonilo5]

That tab should be on the outside of the shell of the plug, if it's touching a contact inside then it could cause a short and possible blue screens/crashes that will be hard to diagnose, personally I would correct it just in case (you forget about it, go to use it and do real damage.)

as long as your graphics card is secured to the case in some form, then running the cable like that shouldn't be an issue, you'd need serious movement in that cable to dislodge your card, in which case you'll really need to examine why it's moving that much. Adding another connection in the line will only add resistance, which as I am sure anyone knows, will also add heat, maybe minimal heat, but still heat.

 

As for the 8-pin, what board do you have? Most boards now require that plug to be used to power the CPU. Without knowing what board you have it's hard to say if that's another plug otherwise, but chances are it's the CPU plug.

Also your pics are absolutely tiny, may wanna look into why that is.

 

Okay, you are right, I should fix that as soon as possible. I am just lazy. :mellow: 

 

I am not sure that you mean by movement. Two case screws till secure the GPU (I think). But is it safe to have the cable there? I mean there is some space for the cable, so that's no issue.

 

Oh the board is ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ mATX, and I am quite positive that it is the CPU plug. :huh:

 

Oh, and yeah, I didn't notice the pictures, I will fix it

[Sn4tchBandicoot]

Okay, you are right, I should fix that as soon as possible. I am just lazy. :mellow:

 

I am not sure that you mean by movement. Two case screws till secure the GPU (I think). But is it safe to have the cable there? I mean there is some space for the cable, so that's no issue.

 

Oh the board is ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ mATX, and I am quite positive that it is the CPU plug. :huh:

 

Oh, and yeah, I didn't notice the pictures, I will fix it

That HDMI plug would cause my OCD to go nuts haha.

I mean that wire would have to literally physically move, and push on the card for it to become dislodged and cause an issue. as long as the wire isn't pinched (which it's not) then don't worry about it, it's fine.

 

According to the ASRock site on that board, yes that is in fact the CPU power, plug that in for sure lol

[Jonilo5]

That HDMI plug would cause my OCD to go nuts haha.

I mean that wire would have to literally physically move, and push on the card for it to become dislodged and cause an issue. as long as the wire isn't pinched (which it's not) then don't worry about it, it's fine.

 

According to the ASRock site on that board, yes that is in fact the CPU power, plug that in for sure lol

 

Oh thanks very much!

 

But to be sure, it is safe to have it behind the GPU? Because I don't have a cable extension (and to stubborn and lazy to buy one).

 

BTW the GPU is hard to remove after I put in on the motherboard PCI-E (the one closest to the CPU). How can that be? It is sitting very tight.

[Sn4tchBandicoot]

Oh thanks very much!

 

But to be sure, it is safe to have it behind the GPU? Because I don't have a cable extension (and to stubborn and lazy to buy one).

 

BTW the GPU is hard to remove after I put in on the motherboard PCI-E (the one closest to the CPU). How can that be? It is sitting very tight.

Yes having it behind the GPU like that is fine.

It's likely normal to be stiff like that, new parts and stuff, it's not like it's something you are taking on and off a lot anyways.

[Jonilo5]

Yes having it behind the GPU like that is fine.

It's likely normal to be stiff like that, new parts and stuff, it's not like it's something you are taking on and off a lot anyways.

 

Yeah you are right. But I had to remove it to get to the motherboard screws that I will need to remove to set the "I/O shield" right. It was a little scary to remove the GPU. It is my first time building a computer

[Sn4tchBandicoot]

Yeah you are right. But I had to remove it to get to the motherboard screws that I will need to remove to set the "I/O shield" right. It was a little scary to remove the GPU. It is my first time building a computer

are you making sure to push the catch at the end of the slot to release it?

If you are having the do a full body grip on the card a reef it apart then that's not right for sure, but it it take an amount of force that isn't overly stressing the card or board then don't worry about it.

[0x1e]

1. It's fine as long as it's not putting any strain on the wire or connector. Make sure the GPU is screwed in tight so it can't move. There should also be a latch on the PCI-e slot to give the GPU more support. Make sure that's clicked in properly.

2. You should use the 8 pin connector. You sometimes have 4+4 , 6+2 and an 8. 4+4 are for dual core CPUs, lower powered CPUs or to assist an already plugged in 8 pin. 6+2 are for GPUs. 8 are for quad core and above. You can use the 4+4 or 8 pin, it's up to you. They will do the job fine as long as you're using all 8. You can't mix them up. They all have their own notches.

3. As long as it's not touching any connectors then all is well. I personally would just cut / snap it off if I ever needed that connector.

[Jonilo5]

are you making sure to push the catch at the end of the slot to release it?

If you are having the do a full body grip on the card a reef it apart then that's not right for sure, but it it take an amount of force that isn't overly stressing the card or board then don't worry about it.

 

Well that is sort of funny, because I didn't understand that it was some kind of lock, the "catch", before I removed the GPU. But no harm to the GPU I think. I am always trying to be super careful!

 

Didn't have to make an exact "full body grip" just gripped it on one side.

 

 

1. It's fine as long as it's not putting any strain on the wire or connector. Make sure the GPU is screwed in tight so it can't move. There should also be a latch on the PCI-e slot to give the GPU more support. Make sure that's clicked in properly.

2. You should use the 8 pin connector. You sometimes have 4+4 , 6+2 and an 8. 4+4 are for dual core CPUs, lower powered CPUs or to assist an already plugged in 8 pin. 6+2 are for GPUs. 8 are for quad core and above. You can use the 4+4 or 8 pin, it's up to you. They will do the job fine as long as you're using all 8. You can't mix them up. They all have their own notches.

3. As long as it's not touching any connectors then all is well. I personally would just cut / snap it off if I ever needed that connector.

 

1. Will do.

2. Okay.

3. I will have to fix that.