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| System Name | The Ryzenator |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
| Motherboard | Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero wi-fi |
| Cooling | NZXT Kraken Z73 360mm. AIO |
| Memory | 64GB (4 X 16) G.Skill TridenZ Neo 3600MHz CL16-16-16-36 |
| Video Card(s) | Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080 Ti 11OC |
| Storage | 2 X 1TB Samsung Evo Plus |
| Display(s) | ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q 27" |
| Case | Lian Li O11 Dynamic |
| Audio Device(s) | Razer Nommo Chroma |
| Power Supply | Corsair AX850 (Seasonic Prime Ultra) |
| Mouse | Sandstrøm Premium SS133 |
| Keyboard | Razer Cynosa Chroma |
| Software | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Benchmark Scores | T.B.A. |
Hi guys.
I am literally minutes from finishing my first ever build (Ryzen 3950x + Asus RTX 2080Ti), but now i am getting confused in regards of the PHANTEKS SLEEVED EXTENSION CABLE COMBO i've bought for my rig:
Specs:
My PSU is the Corsair RM850x, which (from the limited info i managed to obtain of the internet) also utilizes 18AWG wiring per this link off of TomsHardware:
Question #1: Would it be ok to use these extensions with my PSU in this case?
Another thing that got me confused was the fact that Corsair are using gen 3 on some of their PSU's and gen 4 n others, when it comes to cable connections. From my understanding it only affects the 24 pin main power connector. My PSU is gen 4. Here is the difference between gen 3 and 4:
Question #2: The change only seems to affect the "PSU END" of the cable, which makes me believe that the "MOBO END" is the same on both, and should not affect which kind of extension i need to look after - the one above seems to be compatible regardless of gen 3 or gen 4 right?
And last but not least, the stock PCIe power connector cables coming with my Corsair PSU, are of this type (ONE 8-pin end at the "PSU END" splitting into TWO x 6+2pin cable ends at the "MOBO/GPU END"):
Where as the sleeved PCIe extension cables coming with my Phanteks kit are TWO individual/seperate single cable extensions:
Maybe a dumb question (better to be save than sorry when having used nearly 5000$ on a new rig though):
Question #3: Do i just connect the TWO single PCIe cables coming with my sleeved kit to each of the two "MOBO/GPU ENDS" on my double headed stock PCIe cable from Corsair? I don't really see other ways to do it, as long as the 2 sleeved extensions are single ones, and not a Y-type 2 in 1 cable like the stock one. Unless i connect the sleeved extensions into two seperate slots on the back of my PSU (it has more than one PCIe slot). What i'm trying to say/ask is basically if it makes any difference if the two PCIe ends going into the GPU comes from a single cable splitting into 2 ( Y ) compared to coming from 2 seperate cables ( I I ).
Hope it all makes sense. Sorry for the lenghy thread to what i bet are dead simple questions for somebody with a little more experience in building than me.
Looking forward to hear from you guys.
Thanks!
I am literally minutes from finishing my first ever build (Ryzen 3950x + Asus RTX 2080Ti), but now i am getting confused in regards of the PHANTEKS SLEEVED EXTENSION CABLE COMBO i've bought for my rig:
Specs:
Length | 19.68in (500mm) |
Wire AWG | 18AWG, 2.1mm(Rohs) |
Sleeve Tube | PP Material |
Insulation Resistance | 20M ohm @ 200VDC |
Short/Open Determinant | 20K ohm |
My PSU is the Corsair RM850x, which (from the limited info i managed to obtain of the internet) also utilizes 18AWG wiring per this link off of TomsHardware:
| Modular Cables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) | 1 | 1 | 18-20AWG | Yes |
| 4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | Yes |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (600mm+150mm) | 3 | 6 | 18AWG | Yes |
| SATA (500mm+110mm+110mm+110mm) | 1 | 4 | 18AWG | No |
| SATA (520mm+110mm+110mm) | 2 | 6 | 18AWG | No |
| Four-pin Molex (450mm+100mm+100mm+100mm) | 2 | 8 | 18AWG | No |
| FDD Adapter (+100mm) | 1 | 1 | 20AWG | No |
| AC Power Cord (1430mm) - C13 coupler | 1 | 1 | 16AWG | - |
Question #1: Would it be ok to use these extensions with my PSU in this case?
Another thing that got me confused was the fact that Corsair are using gen 3 on some of their PSU's and gen 4 n others, when it comes to cable connections. From my understanding it only affects the 24 pin main power connector. My PSU is gen 4. Here is the difference between gen 3 and 4:
Question #2: The change only seems to affect the "PSU END" of the cable, which makes me believe that the "MOBO END" is the same on both, and should not affect which kind of extension i need to look after - the one above seems to be compatible regardless of gen 3 or gen 4 right?
And last but not least, the stock PCIe power connector cables coming with my Corsair PSU, are of this type (ONE 8-pin end at the "PSU END" splitting into TWO x 6+2pin cable ends at the "MOBO/GPU END"):
Where as the sleeved PCIe extension cables coming with my Phanteks kit are TWO individual/seperate single cable extensions:
Maybe a dumb question (better to be save than sorry when having used nearly 5000$ on a new rig though):
Question #3: Do i just connect the TWO single PCIe cables coming with my sleeved kit to each of the two "MOBO/GPU ENDS" on my double headed stock PCIe cable from Corsair? I don't really see other ways to do it, as long as the 2 sleeved extensions are single ones, and not a Y-type 2 in 1 cable like the stock one. Unless i connect the sleeved extensions into two seperate slots on the back of my PSU (it has more than one PCIe slot). What i'm trying to say/ask is basically if it makes any difference if the two PCIe ends going into the GPU comes from a single cable splitting into 2 ( Y ) compared to coming from 2 seperate cables ( I I ).
Hope it all makes sense. Sorry for the lenghy thread to what i bet are dead simple questions for somebody with a little more experience in building than me.
Looking forward to hear from you guys.
Thanks!
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