Power cables - are they included with PSU?

Digby22 · 4 Jul 2008 at 14:44

Hi

I have just received my components today including a Zalman ZM850 PSU.

It does not come with a power cable (i.e. to plug into the wall and supply electricity to the PSU). Should it? I have never heard mention of needing to buy the power cable separately.

It's a bit frustrating when the rest of my computer is now built and ready to roll!

Thanks for any help

John

Delvis · 4 Jul 2008 at 14:49

Well, most will I would have thought...Most even come with both a european and UK one.

Might be worth looking on the box / 'manual' and see if it has a "What's in the box" section.

Glaucus · 4 Jul 2008 at 14:52

have a look on the what is included bit on the box.

Digby22 · 4 Jul 2008 at 14:58

Tricky....

I found a list of contents now - it says "Power cable (not included in some countries)", so maybe that is it?

Probably something worth sticking on the FAQ - I wouldn't think to check whether a cable is included.

Thanks for your replies.

John

sven256 · 4 Jul 2008 at 14:58

No the Zalman do not. I got the 1000 watt version and was surprised there was none in there.

semi-pro waster · 4 Jul 2008 at 15:05

Rather strange, you'd think when spending that much on a PSU they'd throw in a cable, even cheap PSUs that I've used have come with them.

PhillyDee · 4 Jul 2008 at 15:15

Yeah, very strange. I would never have thought that you would not get one tbh.

Snakedoctor · 4 Jul 2008 at 15:22

Digby22 said:
I found a list of contents now - it says "Power cable (not included in some countries)", so maybe that is it?

Probably something worth sticking on the FAQ - I wouldn't think to check whether a cable is included.

Thanks for your replies.

John

It is illegal to sell an electrical appliance in the UK without a plug fitted. Not sure if this is included in that, but would think so.

Strife212 · 4 Jul 2008 at 16:08

I was just about to post that.

Freakitchen · 4 Jul 2008 at 18:13

Surely you must have at least one kettle lead kicking around somewhere?! I've got far, far, too many.

bowza · 4 Jul 2008 at 19:30

i think my kettle leads are breeding, always more than i remeber i had.
some have even got two heads so must be inter bred.

Bowza

PhoenixUK · 4 Jul 2008 at 19:33

I always get one, got too many now ...

KaneStatton · 4 Jul 2008 at 19:34

Hmm very strange a bought a cheepo non branded PSU and it came with one hmm hmm

Werewolf · 4 Jul 2008 at 20:17

Snakedoctor said:
It is illegal to sell an electrical appliance in the UK without a plug fitted. Not sure if this is included in that, but would think so.

Without a plug, is slightly different to a detachable, standard cable.

I'm not sure if it should come with one or not, it might be worth contacting the retailer and see what they say.

mick4545 · 5 Jul 2008 at 15:40

My 600 watt Zalman did come with a power lead. Not from OC though, not that that should make any difference.