[SOLVED] Are computer cables able to withstand high temperatures?

[Crag_Hack]

Easy question - are computer cables (i.e. PSU/CPU heat sink fan/normal case fan/case header cables) able to withstand high temperatures? It can be tricky to route cables perfectly so they don't rub against the CPU heat sync or get close to the GPU heat sync. Are they designed to withstand high temperatures completely negating the risk of being close to or contacting a CPU or GPU heat sync? What kinda temps can they handle? Thanks!

 

[CountMike]

Easy question - are computer cables (i.e. PSU/CPU heat sink fan/normal case fan/case header cables) able to withstand high temperatures? It can be tricky to route cables perfectly so they don't rub against the CPU heat sync or get close to the GPU heat sync. Are they designed to withstand high temperatures completely negating the risk of being close to or contacting a CPU or GPU heat sync? What kinda temps can they handle? Thanks!

Yes, at least the temps any PC part can generate. If any part gets hot enough to melt insulation, you'll have much bigger problem than wires !!It's another story if wire gets too hot because of over-current or a short, than it might melt but again you probably have bigger problem.
Still, avoid sharp edges as constant vibrations although small may wear out and cut to to wire possibly causing a short after some time.

 

[TerryLaze]

Hottest a CPU can get on the surface is 100°C and any cable should be able to handle that, but often companies get incredibly cheap and with incredibly cheap wires you could get some that won't be able to handle it.

 

[CountMike]

Hottest a CPU can get on the surface is 100°C and any cable should be able to handle that, but often companies get incredibly cheap and with incredibly cheap wires you could get some that won't be able to handle it.

CPU inside maybe but cooler, not likely.

 

[KyaraM]

CPU inside maybe but cooler, not likely.

This. You should be able to touch the cooler with your bare hand, even, due to the temperature gradient. Maybe heat pipes are a bit too hot for that, but nowhere near 100°C. Same for GPU. Coolers are meant to disperse heat after all, not store it.

 

[Crag_Hack]

Thanks guys, puts my fears at rest. @CountMike How about for the CPU heat sync re sharp edges? Sometimes it can be tricky to get those cables not to rest there...

 

[CountMike]

Thanks guys, puts my fears at rest. @CountMike How about for the CPU heat sync re sharp edges? Sometimes it can be tricky to get those cables not to rest there...

CPU heat sinks have very thin fins so edges are relatively sharp so I would avoid placing wires/cables across then, I'd rather place cable between them.