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Could having SATA power extenders be messing with things?

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I ordered some power extenders for my SSD's as my orgiinal SATA power extenders wouldnt reach. I have a seasonic snow silent 1050 got these cables http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BPLW08?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

 

windows is acting weird even have a fresh install. could this be messing with it?

TX10 Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/456229-tx10-build-log/

Case: TX10-D   Proccessor: i7-5820k   MotherBoard: Asrockx99 Extreme4   Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (DDR4-2400)   GPU: Asus Strix OC 980ti   Storage: 850pro 500gb, 850pro 500gb, 850pro 256gb, WD black 16tb total, Silicon Power S60 120GB   PSU: Seasonic snow silent 1050   Monitors: Three of Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"

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Yes the extenders will be your issue. They are a preset length for a reason. (Dont go down the route of using Molex to SATA adaptors either they are all firehazards).

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Yes the extenders will be your issue. They are a preset length for a reason. (Dont go down the route of using Molex to SATA adaptors either they are all firehazards).

Well then how the heck am I suppose to use my TX10 case.. LOL the sata cables are atleast 6 inches to short thats why I got such a long extender.

TX10 Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/456229-tx10-build-log/

Case: TX10-D   Proccessor: i7-5820k   MotherBoard: Asrockx99 Extreme4   Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (DDR4-2400)   GPU: Asus Strix OC 980ti   Storage: 850pro 500gb, 850pro 500gb, 850pro 256gb, WD black 16tb total, Silicon Power S60 120GB   PSU: Seasonic snow silent 1050   Monitors: Three of Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"

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Yes the extenders will be your issue. They are a preset length for a reason. (Dont go down the route of using Molex to SATA adaptors either they are all firehazards).

What exactly are the signs of it being the cable? The SSD still powers on so isnt it fine? DATA doesnt go threw it correct?

TX10 Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/456229-tx10-build-log/

Case: TX10-D   Proccessor: i7-5820k   MotherBoard: Asrockx99 Extreme4   Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (DDR4-2400)   GPU: Asus Strix OC 980ti   Storage: 850pro 500gb, 850pro 500gb, 850pro 256gb, WD black 16tb total, Silicon Power S60 120GB   PSU: Seasonic snow silent 1050   Monitors: Three of Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"

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