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PSU Cable Extension

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qpwoeiruty

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Hi!

I'm planning to extend my PSU cables, and i obviously need cables in different colors. The problem is that i don't know which cables(specs) to use or at least where to find them!

Does anyone know of any website in Europe?

Is this suitable?

Thanks alot!
 
First of all, that's solid core wire. While not bad for the application, it will be impossible to route, as it will act like a coathanger lol. If you're intent on doing this, get multistrand wire rated at - at least 16awg or lower - (The lower the guage, the thicker the cable, the more current it can supply without overheating).

My suggestion is to find an actual PSU extension cable, rather than mess around with all that wiring. It will probably be cheaper too.

Something like this

http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/category.20/it.A/id.163/.f


How far do you need to extend the cable?
 
Well with the BIX2 on the back I put in some Antec Tricools (79cfm @ 30dba) and mounted 2 Scythe S-Flex 1200rpm fans on the side to blow on my video card and on my chipset. The front fan I replaced with a Coolermaster 47cfm @ 20dba LED fan.
 
^^^ I think someone responded to the wrong thread...

Back on topic, I'd also suggest getting a proper extension. If you're determined to extend the wires you do have, you'll probably want 16 AWG multistranded, since that's probably what you already have. You can check by reading the very fine print on the insulation of the wires you have. I'd strongly suggesting soldering the splices in the wire to make sure the connection is electrically and physically sound.
 
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