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

2 points

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

permalink
report
reply
2 points

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

permalink
report
reply
2 points

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.

permalink
report
reply
1 point

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.

permalink
report
parent
reply
3 points

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.

permalink
report
reply
1 point

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.

permalink
report
parent
reply
2 points

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

permalink
report
parent
reply
2 points

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

permalink
report
reply
2 points

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.

permalink
report
parent
reply

SFF PC

!sffpc@lemmy.world

Create post

A community to discuss small form factor PCs.

Rules:

  1. No bigotry: Including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. Code of Conduct.
  2. Be respectful. Everyone should feel welcome here.
  3. No NSFW content.
  4. No Ads / Spamming.
  5. Be thoughtful and helpful: even with ‘stupid’ questions. The world won’t be made better or worse by snarky comments schooling naive newcomers on Lemmy.

SFF Case List

Community stats

  • 1

    Monthly active users

  • 35

    Posts

  • 153

    Comments

Community moderators