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Tagged with power-supply cable
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Rationale for oddly shaped SATA cable
Background: I have a commission to build a desktop and put some of my stuff on it, but I'm a software guy and new to the construction/configuration of hardware. I am not even sure how to check if ...
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USB 3.0 port as 20v power supply [closed]
I'm looking for a way to get the stated 20V 5A out of an USB 3.0 port to power an amplifier. Found power supplies but no easy USB 3.0 cable to DC power jack/connector (20V). Does it exist either or ...
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Can I safely put a PCI-E 6+2 cable into a 12v4 slot on Enermax 1000W PSU?
I have an Enermax Revolution87+ 1000W PSU.
It came with a total of 6 PCI-E 6+2 cables. (and some other cables, but that's the one I need information about)
The red 12v4 slot, which appears to be ...
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How to extend the DC part of my laptop power cable without experiencing voltage problems?
I use my laptop for extended periods on the mains in two different rooms of the house, and for ease of use I keep a separate power cable in each room. In one of the rooms I need to extend this cable.
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Does cable awg/amps matter for power adapter
I bought a longer cable for my surface pro 3 power adapter, the cable that goes from the outlet to the brick, and I noticed that the power adapter says it takes an input of 1A and the 22 awg cable ...
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Can I safely use a USB "Y" cable to power a small device?
Say I have a normal USB "Y" cable - female and male with data and power connections, and an extra male port with just power connections - normally used to draw extra power from an additional port on ...
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PC will only turn on if I position the PSU ATX power cable in a certain way
The past 3 days I've been trying to fix this issue. I just bought a new motherboard and CPU, but I've ran into a problem. My computer will not turn on unless I'm pulling/pushing/positioning the PSU ...
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Modular Power supply, using other types of modular cables?
I have a corsair cx600 modular Power supply. I ordered from a company corsair cx500 modular cable by mistake.( a 6pin male to 6pin male cable) This was so I could connect my new GPU, a small form ...
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2 GPUs with 6+8 pin connectors: does it help to use 4 cables instead of 2?
I am assembling a new pc and I reached the point where I need to connect the various power cables.
I have 2 graphic cards, each with 6 and 8 pin connectors. I understand I have to connect both for ...
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PSU has 2 PCI-e cables, and I don't know how to use their endings or if I need to use ONLY one cable
I've started to assemble my new PC and when I've finally attached my Gygabyte NVIDIA GPU (GTX 760), it needs some kind of PSU power, in the form of 6 + 8 holed socket.
So far so good.
My PSU (Cooler ...
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Multiple cable adapter setup not working - VGA to smartphone. All cables tested and work
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Pictured overhead projector setup does not work. #1 -> #2 -> #3 -> Phone. All cables are tested and work! The issue is the HDMI connection between cable #2 and #3.
With all other cables, the ...
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Possible short circuit after plugging a wrong cable?
So basically,I switched the power cable that goes in the monitor with the power cable that goes to my PC box since they look the same. My PC worked like that for 1 hour, untill I realized I messed up. ...
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Computer cables explained [closed]
I've noticed lately that places to learn about both power supply cables and also peripherals and fans aren't that easy to find.
There's very little information available that gives detailed ...
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Static electricity or PSU
I have a Desktop tower, 2 Monitors, a printer, a router and a set of speakers hooked up to a power strip.
The powerstrip is connected to a wall outlet (3 pin).
Everyday I switch off the powerstrip in ...
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PSU Connectors won't fit
I just bought a new PSU to replace one that blew up a few weeks ago.
Everything went fine except that none of the 4 detachable SATA and Peripheral cables that came with the supply will connect to it. ...
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