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Do folks make their own cables to fit inside cramped cases? (self.sffpc)

submitted 2 years ago by hegemonsushi to c/sffpc

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

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[–] _MoveSwiftly 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] _MoveSwiftly 2 points 2 years ago

I have no idea what you mean about pinout. I'm personally not concerned.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] hegemonsushi 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years 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?

[–] Smokeless7048 2 points 2 years ago

Never bothered to, but always wanted to. They really make it look sharp.

[–] sosimple530 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have seen news about custom cables catching fire. I'd day stick with good quality cable unless you are absolutely sure about what you are doing.

[–] hegemonsushi 1 points 2 years ago

Wow, I've heard of other cable issues, but not custom cable fires. Sounds like something like measuring for ModDIY-created cables might be the best route. I've made cables before but never tried PSU sleeving.

[–] sla 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

dreambigbyray on etsy's cables have been going strong for me in my ncase for about 3 years now. it makes cable management so much easier when theyre appropriately sized imo. l

[–] hegemonsushi 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely try to check them out. I'm not averse to cable sleeving but it seems a bit riskier for PSUs.

[–] thorcik 2 points 2 years ago

I got mine from pslate, 10/10 would buy again. Shipping to Europe was my only issue, apparently USPS sucks ;)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I never have. Some do. Some go to the extreme like this person: https://youtu.be/e1PQ6WACJiU?t=90

OptimumTech made a custom PCB instead of using a fan splitter in addition to custom cables: https://youtu.be/17w6nz7aVTA?t=228

[–] SmeltingPot 1 points 2 years ago

Typically no. If you have a reputable company(dreambig by Ray and pslate custom are often recommended) you're "probably" ok safety wise.

But they usually cost a fair bit for good quality.

I've never made my own(i dont trust myself) and just rely on my cabling skill to hide things away... On some occasions my efforts have been less successful than others but I got better and the only cost was my free time.