using extensions...

[gsrcrxsi]

so ive always heard that using extensions on the power connectors was bad because they introduce a lot of resistance. ive always been pretty skeptical, thinking that any resistance would be negligible, but now im starting to believe.

examine exhibit A:

http://hondaswap.com/gallery/data/500/DSC001141.JPG

now i didnt notice this until recently. but you can clearly see the discoloration of the insulation, most likely due to heat. my computer has been using this extension for about 6 months on an over clocked q6600. im only using the 4 pin aux power, my board has the 8-pin connector, but the PSU does not. it runs perfectly fine. my question is... was this caused by the use of the extension itself, the CPU being overclocked heavily, or the combination of the 2? would 8 pin have less current running through each wire reducing the chances of something happening? my case has a bottom mounted PSU and the cable barely reaches the aux connector at the top of the board, which is why i was using the extension in the first place.

would cutting the connector and solding in extensions be a better option? ive, got the wire streched across the MB now. its not the prettiest option

[gsrcrxsi]

no one has thoughts on this? i thought this was an important issue

[WonderingSoul]

To begin, tell us the model of the PSU you are currently using. The 12V looks seriously overdrawn on that connector. Tell us more about your rig and current power unit to help you further.

[gsrcrxsi]

FYI, thats on the picture is of the extension. NOT the connector on the PSU, which leads me to believe that that the issue was with the extension, not the PSU itself.

the PSU is a CoolerMaster Xtreme power 550w. the system is in my sig. the PSU provides plenty of power for my system.

[WonderingSoul]

FYI, thats on the picture is of the extension. NOT the connector on the PSU, which leads me to believe that that the issue was with the extension, not the PSU itself.

the PSU is a CoolerMaster Xtreme power 550w. the system is in my sig. the PSU provides plenty of power for my system.

It may be a bad extension. What kind of extention is it? Do you have any other pictures?

[gsrcrxsi]

just a generic one i bought off of newegg. the connection definitely isnt as tight as if i plugged it into the board

this is it : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198005

would it be better to solder in extensions? or will i run into this issue again?

[WonderingSoul]

just a generic one i bought off of newegg. the connection definitely isnt as tight as if i plugged it into the board

this is it : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198005

would it be better to solder in extensions? or will i run into this issue again?

Looks like something to be avoided. Could be back contacts causing the issue. I would get a replacement.

[Tyreal]

I highly doubt the use of extensions is the cause of the browning. It's more likely a problem with that specific extension. I've used extensions before in systems including 20 and 24 pin extensions and 4-pin extensions. I don't like using them but if I really have to I will.

[Audioaficionado]

Bad extension. Get a better one and keep a close eye on it. Frequently feel all your connectors/connections and if you feel any of them getting warm, you've got a problem.