[BitFenix] Looking for feedback from the community!

OptimaLnrg said:
-The wiring is no 1:1, for example the molex to single sata extensions, one cable will cross over another. Not sure if that explains it well.. try:

-molex to sata: wire 1 to wire 1, wire 2 to wire 2, wire 3 to wire 4, wire 4 to wire 3.
Maybe that's normal for molex to sata though, IDK.
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Molex plugs are in a different order to SATA

Molex

Yellow 12v
Black Ground
Black Ground
Red 5v


SATA

3.3v (not supplied by molex to SATA adaptors)
Black Ground
Red 5v
Black Ground
Yellow 12v

So one of the wires has to cross over
 
I love the Alchemy cables, used them in a case that has very poor cable management. With the stock psu cables it looked like this.

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After adding a few more Alchemy cables, it turned out like so.

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Longer sata cables would be nice, as would sata power extensions. The quality of the braid is outstanding, nice and flexible. And unlike other extensions ive used, when bent they stay bent.
 
I WOULD LOVE FOR you guys to make your own PSU, with fully braided cables, or Do a starter pack which contains a
6 pin PCIE braided cable
6+2 pin PCIE braided cable
24 pin mobo power cable
8 pin CPU power cable - 50 CM long for people who have XL ATX cases such as the xigmatex cases
and 2 sata braided cables - 50 CM LONG ! and you could do a promo buy this PSU and get this for half price or 10 percent off ?!?
 
d_brennen said:
Molex plugs are in a different order to SATA

Molex

Yellow 12v
Black Ground
Black Ground
Red 5v


SATA

3.3v (not supplied by molex to SATA adaptors)
Black Ground
Red 5v
Black Ground
Yellow 12v

So one of the wires has to cross over
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I thought this might be the case but wasn't sure. Have 3 molex-sata and each had a crossover so I thought either technical limitation or bad batch.
 
rjkoneill is right, a modular kit for most PSU's would just be immense, the main reason I haven't bought any white or black cables for my PC is purely because of the fact I still have the mess down by the PSU. Would pay good money for a set for my CoolerMaster (Although may not be most popular brand for PSUs)
 
OptimaLnrg said:
I assume this is for me :)

The ocz zx 850w has large capacitors underneath the heatshrink at the motherboard-end of the 24pin modular cable. I suppose you could sleeve it but as a consumer I'd still want an extension to hide the capacitor part anyway.

Anyway, I'm not sure how easy it is to start producing compatible cables for psus, but I'm guessing corsair and ocz will be 2 brands that (if it's within their power?) may not approve bitfenix cables, as corsair have their own indi braded cables coming out, and ocz have just announced the fatality 1000w with indi braided cables, so looks like they're looking into it too..
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Those aren't capacitors. They're rubber, to keep durability of the cables.
This would be considered a capacitor(s) http://www.kpcomponents.ca/images/450V-Capacitor.jpg
It is impossible to put capacitors, on wires like that.
Slade2 said:
I want some purple cables!.

Also, i would like to buy some sets perhaps a couple of case fans and a set of the usual extentions that you would need to make a nice custom build and sell them in a pack I would buy that for sure. You could make some nice different colour options with that idea also.
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Cables and fans are two different things. It is not practical to sell things to a niche market. One may want fans, but not cables, vice versa. Creating bundles is a very dangerous move because of this reason. If they were the same category, maybe a different story. But these are 2 different product.
If you bought accessories for your van, would you package a spoiler with your air filters?
stulid said:
You could do a bundle set of braided cables?

1X 24 pin ATX
1X 8pin ATX
2X 6+2 pin PCI-E
2X SATA data and power cables.

Package it all up in one box.
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That is what I'm asking. What would the typical user have as a bundle. This looks good.
 
setter said:
Longer sata cables would be nice, as would sata power extensions. The quality of the braid is outstanding, nice and flexible. And unlike other extensions ive used, when bent they stay bent.
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Thanks!
ThatAsianGuy said:
I WOULD LOVE FOR you guys to make your own PSU, with fully braided cables, or Do a starter pack which contains a
6 pin PCIE braided cable
6+2 pin PCIE braided cable
24 pin mobo power cable
8 pin CPU power cable - 50 CM long for people who have XL ATX cases such as the xigmatex cases
and 2 sata braided cables - 50 CM LONG ! and you could do a promo buy this PSU and get this for half price or 10 percent off ?!?
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Our current 8pins are 45CM long... I can't see any case that needs anything longer than 45cm...
Silenced said:
rjkoneill is right, a modular kit for most PSU's would just be immense, the main reason I haven't bought any white or black cables for my PC is purely because of the fact I still have the mess down by the PSU. Would pay good money for a set for my CoolerMaster (Although may not be most popular brand for PSUs)
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He's right, and he's wrong. There's just too much PSU's out there, so for future references, please take the PSU talk out of the question. We're doing ONE pilot project - doesn't mean there's another one going on. Don't keep your hopes up that your PSU will be alchemy'd too, as I said, it's ONE pilot project that we're doing.
 
Kieran Hinckley said:
Crossfire Cable Kit?
4X 6+2 pin PCI-E
or
2x 6 pin PCI-E
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By having a starter kit, it eliminates the need for a crossfire/sli set. A. All your basic cables would already be alchmey'd, B. You'll only need to get individual cables. People buying xfire/sli kits won't be able to seperate them.
panyan said:
how are they going to make 6+2 braided cables? the two extra ones would look wierd sticking out the side etc :)
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Think of it as a "Y" cable on your headphone - except the splitting point is at the point where it joins the PSU's 6+2
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So far so good guys!
 
xbournex said:
Thanks!

Our current 8pins are 45CM long... I can't see any case that needs anything longer than 45cm...

He's right, and he's wrong. There's just too much PSU's out there, so for future references, please take the PSU talk out of the question. We're doing ONE pilot project - doesn't mean there's another one going on. Don't keep your hopes up that your PSU will be alchemy'd too, as I said, it's ONE pilot project that we're doing.
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Erm... think the guy who was after these has probably tried the 45cm's judging by his post, wouldnt product development have found out whether they were a good fit???? Im not being funny but for reps you're extremely 'standoffish' about a few suggestions which I would consider normal. Btw will be using alchemy cables in my refurb later on this year, so I'm not hating.
 
You're judging as much as I'm judging. Seriously, 45CM ontop of ~50CM+ the PSU provides. Which case? I'm not making a thread to ask for opinion, and then put up a bullet proof glass so I'll ignore suggestions. If there is a suggestion, great. I'm fine with it. We'll discuss it. No where did i say 50cm is impossible. However, changing the cable length would need to have the machining tools reworked, costing additional dollars to produce the same cable, only in different lengths. If the cables were the same length, and only the connectors needed to be changed, boy it'll be cheaper.

I may sound a little defensive at times. I'll apologize in advance. But I can guarantee you I'm trying to start a discussion. If something such as a length of a cable needs to be extended, great. Let me know which case in the market that our cables don't extend to, and we'll make a decision. I know for a fact that SATA needs to be extended.
 
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I suppose it depends on how the cables are routed then, my apologies. And bearing in mind it hasn't been a year since overclockers started stocking these iirc, I was unaware of them until early this year! 60cm SATA would be ideal as for my cable routing in a HAF 932 i'm stuggling to route 45cms unbraided at the moment.
 
It's ok. I'm fully aware of how forum members communicate with each other. There is ALWAYS mis-communication. I've been a forum member of NCIX for 4 years prior to this, so I know how a "typical" forum conversation is deployed (Heck, I still remember the 0/5 ratings on my posts because of my rants and how I talked - sadly, my defensive side always kicks in from this). OCUK, however, seems to be more open and more in depth, I would say. Great for for discussion!

These were announced in May 2011 by Tom @ OC3D. It took awhile to get here, but it has almost been a year :)

60cm... do you mind taking a picture of your build? typically motherboards and the HDD rack are relatively close to each other... unless you're doing a loop-dee-loop with a figure eight in there or something. :D :p
I take that back. some cables are 70-100cm long.. I'll definitely bring that length up.
 
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60cm would be a nice length for full tower cases xbournex. Heres my current case below.

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Sorry for the poor pic. A longer sata cable would be perfect for the optical drive in my case. Hdd wise, 45cm cables are fine.

Thanks once again, it's really good to see representatives from manufacturers on forums, listening to the community and asking for input on products. Hence i have a lot of respect for yourselfs at Bitfenix. It's the thought that counts, and very much appreciated.:)
 
looks like you have the same issue as me setter! And I'd like to echo the thanks to a manufacturer seeking community support, even if I was a bit accusing :(
 
It is one of the problems when you purchase a full tower. Theyre probably not the biggest selling case type tbh. They only appeal to certain users.
 
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