Corsair RM650i - Cables

[risk_reversal]

Hi, I have a Corsair RM650i and wanted to tidy up my cabling.

The cables on my RM650i have the ripple capacitors on them ie they are Type 4 which makes them really stiff at the ends (especially the PCI-E cable).

I have 2 options.

1. Get an full cable replacement kit

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/cor...YLEQ2OMiC3WvC8nRXcSR4bM3ay36Mb68aAr7KEALw_wcB

2. Get extensions to certain cables ie 24-Pin ATX, PCI-E

I am not sure if I need the full kit as per point 1 since most of the cables are hidden ie 12ATX/EPS, SATA so perhaps bying a couple of extensions will be the cheaper and easiest route.

If I go the extensions route, I have a question to do with the AWG of those extensions.

Corsair told me that the AWG values on my PSU are as follows

1. PCI-E -->16AWG
2. 24-pin ATX = 16/18/20AWG; depends on what each particular wire does -> 16AWG for 12V, 18AWG for minor rails, and 20AWG for sense wires

A vendor selling extensions (Sakmods) have informed me that the AWG used on their cabling was 18AWG throughout.

I know that I am probably nitpicking but I am concerned that the AWG on the extension cables especially on the PCI-E is of lower value ie cable not as thick and may possibly over heat.

Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this?

Many thansk for any info provided

Cheers

 

[Johan45]

That would depend on the draw the cable is addressing. Personally I would stay away from smaller wires. I have seen more than one example of connectors frying under heavy current, the less heat the better.

 

[risk_reversal]

Sorry late reply.

Well it would only feed a GTX660 (single 6-pin pci-e) but I take you point. I have always stayed away from extensions because of the reason you stated.

Cheers