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

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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.

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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.

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

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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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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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