ATX Pin crimper...All of them expensive?

kamakasi

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• Jan 11, 2014

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Is it just me or are all ATX, PCI-E Pin crimpers expensive?

I have yet to find a average priced one...

Let me know if u know where to find one

Thanks
Rusty

 

NiHaoMike

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• Jan 11, 2014

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Pliers and soldering work well.

 

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kamakasi

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• Jan 11, 2014

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Yea that is something i should try now that you say that.

Rusty

 

larrymoencurly

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• Jan 13, 2014

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Even this Radio Shack #276-1595, about $10?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103683

If you solder, put heatshrink over the joint for reinforcement because solder makes wires brittle.