Short ATX cable

Skiddley · 31 Jan 2017 at 23:22

What is the go to product for very short ATX cables? I'd like a mobo power cable ~100mm long, but the shortest off the shelf item I see is ~250.

Ideally, as flexible as possible too. Its for a Seasonic PSU.

SirJinks · 1 Feb 2017 at 08:46

You are probably looking at getting a ATX custom cable made up from somewhere like Pexon although unless you can choose different sleeving the MDPC they use might not be as flexible as you require it. Might be worth enquiring though.

pastymuncher · 1 Feb 2017 at 09:35

I presume it's a modular psu? As above really, you would have to get one custom made. There is a alternative and that would be to make your own or cut your current cable down and fit new pins and a plug to it. Pins and plugs are readily available and it's easy enough to do. Just make sure you don't mix up the pin outs or something will go horribly wrong.

Skiddley · 1 Feb 2017 at 10:03

Yes, modular PSU. I'll inquire about a custom cable, thanks.

Quartz · 1 Feb 2017 at 10:05

Doing it yourself is easy enough. Just make sure you get yourself a second plug and do one cable at a time.

Skiddley · 1 Feb 2017 at 10:21

Are the pin removal tools full proof? I had a go with a small flat screwdriver some years back and it was a bit of a nightmare.

pastymuncher · 1 Feb 2017 at 13:25

I have a Phobya set of pin removal tools and they work fine.

chongker · 2 Feb 2017 at 00:24

The motherboard side of an ATX cable should be standardised, but the PSU side varies significantly, so yes, custom would be they way to go.

Just curious, what companies are recommended in the UK for this?