Mains cables

JoeFX69 · 9 Jul 2010 at 21:14

Hi guys, does anyone have any experience in changing the standard Kettle lead on their PSU to a HiFi grade one and if so have you noticed any differences/benefits?

Biz.Kid09 · 9 Jul 2010 at 21:17

I am 99.9% sure that it doesnt, I believe it is like the £2 hdmi cable v £100 Monster hdmi cable which i believe resulted in a almost 0% gain by using the 'Monster' one.

whitecrook · 9 Jul 2010 at 21:21

A 'HIFI grade' cable is the same as a normal cable, except the price is 100x as much

wonko · 9 Jul 2010 at 21:38

You'll be worse off by the cost of the overpriced cable

manbearpig · 9 Jul 2010 at 21:42

It wont make any difference.

Tealc · 9 Jul 2010 at 22:32

They have hi grade expensive kettle leads?

Bit pointless having hi grade copper wires in your kettle lead if the copper in your walls, down the street and into the electricity station isn't also the same hi grade.

I think this is just to fleece people of their money.

Some could argue that hi grade cables are important for audio and what not but not AC power provision

PhillyDee · 9 Jul 2010 at 23:34

There will be NO benefit to you or your PC. I would stake my left leg on it.

What PSU do you have?

Salsa · 10 Jul 2010 at 00:05

[Sarcasm]
The sound produced by your case fans will be noticeably crisper with enhanced fidelity in the mid ranges. Also your overclocks will be more stable due to a cleaner power feed to your PSU.

In a blind test however 9/10 people wont be able to tell the difference. The 1/10 people who can tell the difference are lying!
[/Sarcasm]

alex24 · 10 Jul 2010 at 00:08

JoeFX69 said:
Hi guys, does anyone have any experience in changing the standard Kettle lead on their PSU to a HiFi grade one and if so have you noticed any differences/benefits?

You must be new here, firstly, welcome. Secondly, save your money, it'll make zero difference. If you must change an old worn out one, just buy a normal one, they should all be fine.

JoeFX69 · 10 Jul 2010 at 00:51

alexhull24 said:
You must be new here, firstly, welcome. Secondly, save your money, it'll make zero difference. If you must change an old worn out one, just buy a normal one, they should all be fine.

Lol, no ive been a follower for a good few years now!

I was simply asking out of pure curiousity; my brain thinks quite random things haha

alex24 · 10 Jul 2010 at 01:09

JoeFX69 said:
Lol, no ive been a follower for a good few years now!

I was simply asking out of pure curiousity; my brain thinks quite random things haha

Fair enough, perhaps you should head into the Home Cinema/Hi Fi section more, there's usually a thread debunking cable myths at least once a fortnight! If you're interested there's plenty there to read.

JoeFX69 · 10 Jul 2010 at 12:52

alexhull24 said:
Fair enough, perhaps you should head into the Home Cinema/Hi Fi section more, there's usually a thread debunking cable myths at least once a fortnight! If you're interested there's plenty there to read.

Cool cool, cheers man