Check your cables - Was having some issues and investigated to find....

Datamonkey said:
Quite surprised by your post to be honest, I've seen a fair few of your posts over the years and thought you were solid, and knew your stuff.
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Why? You have a fused socket and linked to a set of extension cables that you used which are designed to plug onto the components end of a psu cable not the psu end as pin outs are likely to be different. Why would I lean towards any other conclusion?
 
Mr Evil said:
Kolink make (or at least put their name on) power supplies with 12VHPWR cables. So unless 12VHPWR cables aren't actually standardised so they work together, then they should be considered as good as 1st party cables, since they are 1st party cables with some PSUs.
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It's not whether the 12VHPWR cable is standardised, it may be that the Lian Li PSU isn't quite standard (because it doesn't need to be - it comes with all required cables). The fact that Lian Li advertise things like increased copper thickness and other bespoke mods (above and beyond the standard), then it might just be the tolerances on that connector are so tight that you should only use their connector.

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Equally there is a big opt out on Lian Li's site that states "using incompatible cables may void your warranty"

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pastymuncher said:
Why? You have a fused socket and linked to a set of extension cables that you used which are designed to plug onto the components end of a psu cable not the psu end as pin outs are likely to be different. Why would I lean towards any other conclusion?
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No, more because you’ve failed to grasp the fact that cable in question isn’t an extension cable. It’s one cable from the PSU to the GPU no additional connections in between. Hence not an extension.
 
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Armageus said:
It's not whether the 12VHPWR cable is standardised, it may be that the Lian Li PSU isn't quite standard (because it doesn't need to be - it comes with all required cables). The fact that Lian Li advertise things like increased copper thickness and other bespoke mods (above and beyond the standard), then it might just be the tolerances on that connector are so tight that you should only use their connector.

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Equally there is a big opt out on Lian Li's site that states "using incompatible cables may void your warranty"

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lian-li.com

EDGE - LIAN LI is a Leading Provider of PC Cases | Computer Cases

850W / 1000W /1300W THE “POWER” FOR DUAL CHAMBER CASES The EDGE PSU series introduces a revolutionary power supply featuring a unique L-shape design, an integrated USB hub, and enhanced efficiency. Experience the blend of aesthetics and convenience in your PC build. 80 PLUS PLATINUM CYBENETIC...
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That footnote is regarding the main 20+4 and 4+4 & 8 pin connectors afaik. Sucks to be me I guess if that’s the case.
 
Unless there is some sort of partnership I can't see a PSU manufacturer agreeing it's a warranty issue when using 3rd party cables.
The best you might get is a replacement cable or a refund for the cable. Might be a fight to then get them to replace the PSU.
 
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Armageus said:
It's not whether the 12VHPWR cable is standardised, it may be that the Lian Li PSU isn't quite standard (because it doesn't need to be - it comes with all required cables).
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If it's "not quite standard" then it shouldn't be labelled 12VHPWR (or 12V-2×6 if it's the newer version), since that refers to a particular standard. It would have problems with GPU compatibility too, since both ends of the cable have the same connector.
 
Mr Evil said:
If it's "not quite standard" then it shouldn't be labelled 12VHPWR (or 12V-2×6 if it's the newer version), since that refers to a particular standard. It would have problems with GPU compatibility too, since both ends of the cable have the same connector.
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Datamonkey said:
No, more because you’ve failed to grasp the fact that cable in question isn’t an extension cable. It’s one cable from the PSU to the GPU no additional connections in between. Hence not an extension.
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How about stating that in your post then instead of linking to a set of EXTENSION cables. The page on the website is abysmal as well, white cables with white connectors on a white backround!! I can still see them rejecting a RMA, especially if it goes to Lian Li as you used a third party cable. I hope you get a replacement but they have a very easy way to reject it. This awful connector really needs to be replaced or better still, killed off. Anyway I am off to bed because this flu is awful, my head feels like it's going to explode and my lungs feel like they are on fire. It's been a week now and no improvement.
 
Mr Evil said:
If it's "not quite standard" then it shouldn't be labelled 12VHPWR (or 12V-2×6 if it's the newer version), since that refers to a particular standard. It would have problems with GPU compatibility too, since both ends of the cable have the same connector.
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Sorry - missed the bit about both ends being the same
 
Datamonkey said:
No, more because you’ve failed to grasp the fact that cable in question isn’t an extension cable. It’s one cable from the PSU to the GPU no additional connections in between. Hence not an extension.
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It literally states "Extension" multiple times in the product page you've linked to, seems like a pretty sensible conclusion from pastymuncher that they're extension cables for extending original cables and not for replacing original cables. If you're not using them as extensions that doesn't change the fact that that's what they're being sold as.
 
tom_e said:
It literally states "Extension" multiple times in the product page you've linked to, seems like a pretty sensible conclusion from pastymuncher that they're extension cables for extending original cables and not for replacing original cables. If you're not using them as extensions that doesn't change the fact that that's what they're being sold as.
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Not if you read the product description fully,

I was posting to warn others to check both ends of the cable, not just the GPU end, then some people chip in saying your using X Y or Z, you shouldn't be doing that, which simply wasn't correct.

It was a standard "perceived quality" 12VHPWR 600w cable, the damage has been done, the magic smoke escaped from its confines and I'm glad I found it before anything more serious may have happened.

Anyways this arguing doesn't solve anything. :)
 
pastymuncher said:
How about stating that in your post then instead of linking to a set of EXTENSION cables. The page on the website is abysmal as well, white cables with white connectors on a white backround!! I can still see them rejecting a RMA, especially if it goes to Lian Li as you used a third party cable. I hope you get a replacement but they have a very easy way to reject it. This awful connector really needs to be replaced or better still, killed off. Anyway I am off to bed because this flu is awful, my head feels like it's going to explode and my lungs feel like they are on fire. It's been a week now and no improvement.
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I certainly agree about the website page, and yes I could have laid out my initial post a bit better, but as mentioned, this was more of a heads up for others to check their cables, not a woe poor me i've had a fire and its X, Y or Z's fault so to speak. I am fortunate enough that I can replace the PSU, and your right I wont be using any 3rd party cables going forward ha ha! that's for sure.

Just hope it hasn't taken out the 5090. That would be a harder pill to swallow.

Anyways hope your feeling better soon. The Flu certainly appears to be a rough one this year.
 
Going to do some research on the 1200W Corsair HX1200i (2025) PSU now as a replacement.

If you're reading this and have any feedback please feel free to chip in :)
 
Datamonkey said:
Going to do some research on the 1200W Corsair HX1200i (2025) PSU now as a replacement.

If you're reading this and have any feedback please feel free to chip in :)
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Have a look at the ASRock PSUs, made by reputable OEM manufacturer and one of the models on the range have a neat little passive sensor on the 12VHPWR cable, which might be of use.

 
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If I were buying now it would probably be an Antec HCG Pro Platinum all the reviews I looked at praised them highly.
I don't necessarily care about the efficiency over lesser ones but the higher you go the better the components will be, there's no where to hide.
 
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robj20 said:
If I were buying now it would probably be an Antec HCG Pro Platinum all the reviews I looked at praised them highly.
I don't necessarily care about the efficiency over lesser ones but the higher you go the better the components will be, there's no where to hide.
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Thanks for that, decent thread on it here also, and the price has dropped some since launch!
 
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