Power supply testing

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So I’m looking to make my own psu cables. Partly because I have a Corsair 460x case and it’s tight on space, part because I think they would look great, and part because I want the experience. I’ve done lots of research getting my pin layout together, getting tools, and finding out what I’ll need for materials. The only thing I’m stuck on is the power supply tester. All the ones I’m seeing test 6-pin PCIE cables, but I need an 8-pin. Could I use the 8-pin CPU plug on these testers for these? Or are there any recommendations for good testers that are cheap. I just want to make sure I’m doing everything right and don’t fry any of my parts or start a fire. 

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4 minutes ago, CPU_bot said:

So I’m looking to make my own psu cables. Partly because I have a Corsair 460x case and it’s tight on space, part because I think they would look great, and part because I want the experience. I’ve done lots of research getting my pin layout together, getting tools, and finding out what I’ll need for materials. The only thing I’m stuck on is the power supply tester. All the ones I’m seeing test 6-pin PCIE cables, but I need an 8-pin. Could I use the 8-pin CPU plug on these testers for these? Or are there any recommendations for good testers that are cheap. I just want to make sure I’m doing everything right and don’t fry any of my parts or start a fire. 

They are just ground connections for the +2 pins but you can verify using a multimeter which I usually suggest to use to check one's wiring. Any generic tester such as this will do the job, the main thing is to ensure your +5V USB, PSU on and Power OK lines. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Supply-Connectors-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B076CLNPPK

 

I have a collection of the connections and details on sleeving here under PSU Connections and Sleeving respectively if you want a general reference. 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/551953-modding-faq-new-layout/

 

 

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15 hours ago, W-L said:

They are just ground connections for the +2 pins but you can verify using a multimeter which I usually suggest to use to check one's wiring. Any generic tester such as this will do the job, the main thing is to ensure your +5V USB, PSU on and Power OK lines. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Supply-Connectors-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B076CLNPPK

 

I have a collection of the connections and details on sleeving here under PSU Connections and Sleeving respectively if you want a general reference. 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/551953-modding-faq-new-layout/

 

 

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Thank you! So am I not able to use these testers to check an 8-pin PCIE (since I’m making it myself it will be one solid piece instead of a 6+2) 

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53 minutes ago, CPU_bot said:

Thank you! So am I not able to use these testers to check an 8-pin PCIE (since I’m making it myself it will be one solid piece instead of a 6+2) 

You can double check with a multimeter but as for ones that are capable of testing 8 pin PCI-E this one from thermaltake has that ability.

https://www.thermaltake.com/Power_Supply/Accessories_/Power_Tester/C_00001777/Dr_Power_II/design.htm

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4 hours ago, W-L said:

You can double check with a multimeter but as for ones that are capable of testing 8 pin PCI-E this one from thermaltake has that ability.

https://www.thermaltake.com/Power_Supply/Accessories_/Power_Tester/C_00001777/Dr_Power_II/design.htm

Thank you so much! I must have missed that one when looking for testers before. Also, your missing faq page is extremely helpful as well! 

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7 minutes ago, CPU_bot said:

Thank you so much! I must have missed that one when looking for testers before. Also, your missing faq page is extremely helpful as well! 

Glad to see it's of good use, I've been meaning to look into doing an update as it's been a few years now but haven't had to time to really dive into it again.

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57 minutes ago, W-L said:

Glad to see it's of good use, I've been meaning to look into doing an update as it's been a few years now but haven't had to time to really dive into it again.

Well if you’d like any help updating it I’d gladly be of service. I’ve been doing a lot of research into it (at least for making cables) and would be happy to help back since you’ve helped me so much here. 

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1 minute ago, CPU_bot said:

Well if you’d like any help updating it I’d gladly be of service. I’ve been doing a lot of research into it (at least for making cables) and would be happy to help back since you’ve helped me so much here. 

Always open to ideas if you want to drop some in the Modding FAQ, I'll see about making a short list of what to do once time is more readily available. 

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4 minutes ago, W-L said:

Always open to ideas if you want to drop some in the Modding FAQ, I'll see about making a short list of what to do once time is more readily available. 

Will do! Thank you again for all your help.