Is it worth the effort to make custom cables, or should I just work on better cable management?

  • _MoveSwiftly@lemmy.worldM
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    1 year ago

    I don’t make my own. I ordered from modDIY.com. Came in quick and exactly to spec.

    I’d recommend finding the exact length you need by searching online, then ordering to spec. It’ll make your life a lot easier.

    • HegemonSushi@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      How concerned do I need to be about pinout if I go through a supplier like modDIY? My understanding is that it’s not recommended to mix and match PSU cables from multiple manufacturers.

  • 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒍@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Not sure what you mean by “worth” here, it’s a bit of tedious work, the other day I stumbled on an YT comment response saying author spent around 8 hours making a motherboard 24pin cable, I’d say it’s worth it if you absolutely need it, dude’s cables were perfect length and shape tho

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      1 year ago

      I just got done making sleeved cables for a fightstick, so I’m not afraid of the tedium. Just concerned about burning my build up.

      • 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒍@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        I think the only way you can burn your stuff is by wiring your cables wrong, so testing twice it thrice would be enough, it’s not 12VHPWR cable, right?