Why so expensive?

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:17

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-126-CS

I don't get why these are so expensive! I would've said that £40 would be a fair price, but everywhere sells them at this craaazy prize. I'll have to wait for christmas at this rate!

Additionally, does anyone know whether Corsair makes individual leads from this set, as I only need:

2 x 8 pin pci-e
1 x molex
2 x sata power

seems mad to pay 65 quid for that!

Frozennova · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:20

Have you thought about using braided extensions instead?

Will be able to get individual cables if you need and they're a lot cheaper.

Doomedspeed · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:21

Corsair set the price.

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:21

Frozennova said:
Have you thought about using braided extensions instead?

Will be able to get individual cables if you need and they're a lot cheaper.

I have, but I'm aware that the amount of cabling behind the mobo is going to get to the point where I can no longer control it, hence not being able to shut my 650d

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:29

Doomedspeed said:
Corsair set the price.

ok ty, bet they are making a killing on each set

Idleman · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:31

benccritchley said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-126-CS

I don't get why these are so expensive! I would've said that £40 would be a fair price, but everywhere sells them at this craaazy prize. I'll have to wait for christmas at this rate!

Additionally, does anyone know whether Corsair makes individual leads from this set, as I only need:

2 x 8 pin pci-e
1 x molex
2 x sata power

seems mad to pay 65 quid for that!

Just buy the extension cables.

YOUR BASKET
1 x BitFenix Alchemy Molex to 3x Molex Adapter 55cm - sleeved red/red £6.49
2 x BitFenix 6+2-Pin PCIe Extension 45cm - sleeved red/black £5.99 (£11.98)
2 x BitFenix Alchemy Molex to SATA Adapter 45 cm - sleeved red/black £5.98 (£11.96)
Total : £30.42 (includes shipping : FREE).

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:33

Idleman said:
Just buy the extension cables.

YOUR BASKET
1 x BitFenix Alchemy Molex to 3x Molex Adapter 55cm - sleeved red/red £6.49
2 x BitFenix 6+2-Pin PCIe Extension 45cm - sleeved red/black £5.99 (£11.98)
2 x BitFenix Alchemy Molex to SATA Adapter 45 cm - sleeved red/black £5.98 (£11.96)
Total : £30.42 (includes shipping : FREE).

I've seen these molex to sata 'adapters' that bitfenix offer but ive been a little sceptical. does this mean that I can just run a molex out of my psu and all 4 of my sata power needs can run off of one molex?

Also, how do you do the 'Your Basket' things that shows people how much things will be? Thanks!

Idleman · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:37

benccritchley said:
I've seen these molex to sata 'adapters' that bitfenix offer but ive been a little sceptical. does this mean that I can just run a molex out of my psu and all 4 of my sata power needs can run off of one molex?

Also, how do you do the 'Your Basket' things that shows people how much things will be? Thanks!

OCUK Basket http://ocuk-shopping-cart-to-forum-converter.googlecode.com/git/INSTALL.htm

JonJ678 · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:38

There's essentially no demand for them. Reasonable profit per set, but overall the range of leads is probably selling at a loss. They may only sell a few dozen.

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:47

JonJ678 said:
There's essentially no demand for them. Reasonable profit per set, but overall the range of leads is probably selling at a loss. They may only sell a few dozen.

that sucks, just have to go with bitfenix then! could you tell me whether with the molex to sata adapter I just plug it into an existing molex and i instantly get 4 sataleads?

DaleTheWhale · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:48

benccritchley said:
that sucks, just have to go with bitfenix then! could you tell me whether with the molex to sata adapter I just plug it into an existing molex and i instantly get 4 sataleads?

Yes, one Molex will power the 4 SATA.

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:48

ThaReaperGuy said:
Yes, one Molex will power the 4 SATA.

great, thanks for your help.

Flying_Hellfish · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:57

I have used the Bitfenix alchemy cables in my 650d. Yes it requires some creative cable management to get sorted, but cheaper than the listed Corsair alternative.

The range is also broader, as it includes I/O, USB, SATA etc. cables.

Also consider the time it takes to do the braiding yourself and you will see that the price isn't too unrealistic, if you haven't got the skill/patience (I know I haven't!).

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 14:58

Flying_Hellfish said:
I have used the Bitfenix alchemy cables in my 650d. Yes it requires some creative cable management to get sorted, but cheaper than the listed Corsair alternative.

The range is also broader, as it includes I/O, USB, SATA etc. cables.

Also consider the time it takes to do the braiding yourself and you will see that the price isn't too unrealistic, if you haven't got the skill/patience (I know I haven't!).

yeah I can see what you mean. Might have to go for some extensions then ^_^

Idleman · 22 Aug 2013 at 15:11

I`m looking at getting a few of these, as all my hdd/ssd are all connected from the right side of my case, so they won`t be seen. Should hopefully make it a bit tidier. Just a shame you can`t get them braided.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Akasa SATA power cable extension cable (30cm) (AK-CBPW04-30) £2.76
Total : £2.76 (includes shipping : FREE).

nutsnut · 22 Aug 2013 at 15:15

Wait till I get home, sure i've got a spare pack of Corsair modular cables from my HX620.

You can have them for the cost of postage.

Regards

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 15:19

nutsnut said:
Wait till I get home, sure i've got a spare pack of Corsair modular cables from my HX620.

You can have them for the cost of postage.

Regards

I would've been purchasing red one's so I won't bother unless thats the case! Plus I think that the cables have slightly different connections. Thank you very much though!

Idleman · 22 Aug 2013 at 15:20

Don`t think the HX620 is on the compatibility list.

Corsair PSU Compatibility:

AXI Platinum Series - 1200/860/760
AX Platinum Series - 860/760
HX Gold Series - 1050/850/750/650
TXM Bronze Series - 850/750/650/550
CXM Bronze Series – 750/600/500/430

Cleisthenes · 22 Aug 2013 at 15:21

Idleman said:
Don`t think the HX620 is on the compatibility list.

thats what i was thinking, very generous though haha

nutsnut · 22 Aug 2013 at 21:02

No worries, just trying to help.