PSU cables defective?

[Alleox]

Just wanted to make sure whether these dual 6+2 pin connectors were defective. Verdict? 

[skimmilk5]

Doesn't look like it. Why? Who's your PSU manufacturer?

[Alleox]

3 minutes ago, kimsejin5 said:

Doesn't look like it. Why? Who's your PSU manufacturer?

Corsair cx 450m. The 8 pin connector that plugs into the psu looks a bit weird. It only has 7 of those metal things.

[skimmilk5]

Just now, Alleox said:

Corsair cx 450m. The 8 pin connector that plugs into the psi looks a bit weird. It only has 7 of those metal things.

I doubt it, but if you're not sure, you can always contact Corsair directly.

If I'm not mistaken, the contact is for a black cable (on a ketchup and mustard colored unit). Especially for units whose computers will consume under 450W, the board realistically only needs a 4-pin CPU EPS connector, although many manufacturers put an 8-pin connector on the board anyways. Is there a wire connected to the block with the missing pin? If not, then I think you should be fine. If you have a wire with no contact point, then definitely contact Corsair for a replacement. Hope this helps.

[Alleox]

7 minutes ago, kimsejin5 said:

I doubt it, but if you're not sure, you can always contact Corsair directly.

If I'm not mistaken, the contact is for a black cable (on a ketchup and mustard colored unit). Especially for units whose computers will consume under 450W, the board realistically only needs a 4-pin CPU EPS connector, although many manufacturers put an 8-pin connector on the board anyways. Is there a wire connected to the block with the missing pin? If not, then I think you should be fine. If you have a wire with no contact point, then definitely contact Corsair for a replacement. Hope this helps.

I'm planning to get a gtx 980 which requires 2x6 pin connectors. 

[skimmilk5]

1 minute ago, Alleox said:

I'm planning to get a gtx 980 which requires 2x6 pin connectors. 

Nvidia specs out the card at 165W. A 500W PSU should be enough.

[Alleox]

Just now, kimsejin5 said:

Nvidia specs out the card at 165W. A 500W PSU should be enough.

The thing is I already bought a 450w PSU. I might return it if it turns out to be faulty.  

[Alleox]

7 minutes ago, Alleox said:

The thing is I already bought a 450w PSU. I might return it if it turns out to be faulty.  

Also, the 8 pin connector that only has 7 pins goes into the  PSU which has 8 pins 

[skimmilk5]

My question is, is there a wire where the missing pin is?

[Alleox]

Just now, kimsejin5 said:

My question is, is there a wire where the missing pin is?

No there isn't. 

[skimmilk5]

If you're really not sure, contact Corsair and ask. Otherwise, I would say, just plug it in and find out.

A closer inspection of the pinout shows that this is a +12V wire. You have 3 more +12V wires. The other four are ground wires. It **shouldn't** make a difference, but if you notice that your PC doesn't POST or start up, then try obtaining an RMA from Corsair.

[Alleox]

1 minute ago, kimsejin5 said:

If you're really not sure, contact Corsair and ask. Otherwise, I would say, just plug it in and find out.

A closer inspection of the pinout shows that this is a +12V wire. You have 3 more +12V wires. The other four are ground wires. It **shouldn't** make a difference, but if you notice that your PC doesn't POST or start up, then try obtaining an RMA from Corsair.

Thanks for the help dude!

[Jonathan Lemmens]

33 minutes ago, kimsejin5 said:

My question is, is there a wire where the missing pin is?

There could be, but not necessary. In higher end PSU's that pin is occupied by another 0-wire (or 'earth' if you will) of which there already are two. Missing this is not an issue unless you're aiming for massive overclocks with liquid nitrogen or something.