TwistedMetalGear
2[H]4U
- Joined
- Jun 19, 2005
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These connectors have got to go. It's 2019. There has to be a better way.
I spent the last few days troubleshooting some PSU issues which involved swapping different PSUs back and forth between systems. Which meant a lot of plugging and unplugging of the above types of cables.
My fingers were absolutely demolished at the end of it all. We're talking blisters, redness, pain, the works.
The amount of force necessary to plug and unplug some of these cables (especially the 24 pin) is unreal. Especially when you are working in a cramped system and can't get any leverage. But what's worse is the fact that these things have no comfortable areas to grip. Everything is a sharp right angle which digs right into your fingers. And having to push on that stupid tab to remove it makes it so much harder. Why do these things even need tabs considering how tightly they fit?
These connectors and the wiring mess that comes along with them are the worst thing about building a PC.
/endrant