I have a simple wiring question

OLMI · Aug 11, 2005

I wanted to extend some wires to a molex connector on my PSU so I bought some wire. I didn't notice that it was SOLID wire, instead of the usual wire that it composed of many thin wires.

Will this cause a problem, or is this type of wire just more expensive for the PSU companies to make or something?

wdeep4 · Aug 11, 2005

As long as it's the right gauge, it should work just fine.

OLMI · Aug 11, 2005

Sweet, thanks!

_slh_ · Aug 12, 2005

Solid wire is not as flexible as multi-strand cable, and is more prone to breaking if bent a lot.

OLMI · Aug 12, 2005

Ahh, that makes sense. These wires should only be touched once while I'm wiring things in the back, so it should be fine.

Thanks again!

4GHZ_or_bust · Aug 12, 2005

FYI the "many thin wires" are commonly called stranded. And the solid should be fine as long as you make it a one time set up and then leave it alone for the rest of its life.

JTanczos · Aug 12, 2005

Like others said as long as they are the right guage they should be fine. 24AWG @ 7amps, 22AWG@10A, 20AWG@13A and 18AWG@18A.

Should work fine. Even better if you need it to stay bent.

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