Modding PSU wires

[invisible hand]

I have an Antec Truecontrol 550 and would like to know if its ok to cut off the wires that I don't use.

What would be the best way to do this?

Can I just cut them and tape the ends with one of those electrical caps? or what?

I would unsoldier the wires from inside the psu but I'm not comfortable doing so. Also, I want to do this for air flow and simplicity, not stlyle.

Thanks for your help!

[juliendogg]

yeah, u can cut the wires off if you like. so long as u terminate them in a proper way so they don't short or anything it will be fine.

J.

[Hookem]

Dont do it...Cutting the excess wires off will not increase air flow enough to justify cutting them off...And you never know when you might need those wires when looking at future upgrades...And if you go to sell it...Well good luck...I cannot stress how much IMHO you should not cut those wires...If it was some el-cheapo supply...Well...Maybe...But not a 550 Antec...;)

[rogerdugans]

I have used both methods to remove unused wires.

If you are just cutting them I suggest using heatshrink tubing rather then electrical tape:
Tape can loosen up and fall off over time, especially under higher temps.
Heatshrink won't do that. Much lower chance of anything shorting out.

[invisible hand]

Thanks for your feed back. I'll get some shrink wrap and do the job right the first time.

I hate to cut the wires off, but I can always re-attach them if needed. There are so many molex connectors on the 550; I can't see a use for all of them.

I realize that airflow won't change much. I just like clean wiring.

[wannaoc]

I have cut multple wires off of PSUs and the best looking/safest way is to get molex plugs that match the proper cable plug and put them on there. Otherwise you have all these wires sticking out of your psu and really can't put them back on without soldering or using other goofy plugs. I get mine from here. (http://www.action-electronics.com/molex.htm#Amp)