Can you bend the 24 pin cable?

Lutfij said: So long as you don’t physically bend the 24 pin female connector on the board and the pins aren’t coming out of the make connector of the PSU, then you’re fine.

What does the 24 pin ATX power connector do?

A 24-pin power supply adds an extra line each of 3.3 volts, 5 volts, and 12 volts, as well as an additional ground. These extra lines are used to satisfy the needs of newer technologies and more power-hungry peripherals. They also replace older 12 volt auxiliary connectors found on some 20-pin motherboards.

Can you use a 20 pin power supply on a 24 pin board?

Technically, a 20-pin ATX connector can be plugged straight into a 24-pin motherboard socket, leaving male pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. If you exceed current rating of a connector, it may overheat and even melt.

What is cable sleeving?

The cable sleeve is like a mesh outer coating to your power supply’s wiring. Should the cable come into contact with anything heated within the case, the sleeve will provide some protection against the cable melting and thus shorting out and possibly damaging your system.

Are sleeved PSU cables worth it?

Sleeved cables can really turn your whole rig’s aesthetics around. If you have the means, I say go for it. Be Excellent To Each Other.

Is it OK to bend cords?

You can bend wires back on them self, complete U-Turn, theres no harm at all, just so long as the copper wire strands dont break inside.

Is it bad to bend cords?

Bending stresses and vibration from moving cables cause connectors and crimped and soldered cable terminations to break. Unsupported cables fail prematurely due to fatigue at the connector interface. Cables can suffer whip-lash injuries from fast-moving carriages, causing the cable to change direction quickly and snap.

What is the difference between 20 and 24 pin power supply?

The 24 pin motherboard connector is actually just the 20 pin connector with 4 extra pins added on the end. The original 20 pins were unchanged. The extra 4 pins are not separate rails. They’re just extra lines to provide more current to the same rails.

What is cable sleeving used for?

Braided cable sleeve Your cable management sleeve serves a critical function and deserves thoughtful consideration. First, it’s purpose: Organises your wires, optimising space in the process. Acts as a wire covering, giving protection from moisture, temperature changes, abrasions and if outside, the elements.