Can I use any PC power cord for an Optiplex SFF?

[anceintsz]

I just bought a used Dell Optiplex 7010 and it doesn't come with a power supply cord. The other day at a resale store I saw a power supply cord that looked like it could fit it. Does it have to be a specific cord or will almost any cord work?

 

[Gam3r01]

Generally speaking those cords are all the same, some use thicker gauge wire (which is good) but for something like a dell PC any should work okay.

 

[anceintsz]

Generally speaking those cords are all the same, some use thicker gauge wire (which is good) but for something like a dell PC any should work okay.

Can you please explain to me how it wouldn't blow up the PSU or cause a fire later down the line if time is a given?

 

[Gam3r01]

Essentially the wall cords are interchangeable, they are part of a standard in the market.
Internal cords are a different story, but the one you need is basically universal.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1861883/power-cable-psu.html

 

[anceintsz]

Essentially the wall cords are interchangeable, they are part of a standard in the market.
Internal cords are a different story, but the one you need is basically universal.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1861883/power-cable-psu.html

Preciate the prompt replies, sir moderator. I shall take this new knowledge and teach the world with it.

 

[tejayd]

Agreed. If it fits it should work. If not they sell the specific cord on Ebay pretty cheap. I assume it's the same cord every power supply I remember owning uses. And even some of my monitors. The power from your wall to power supply is always the same.

 

[terry4536]

Here is a we page full of PC power cords. They come in different lengths and gauges. But both ends ends are standard.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=power+cord&ignorear=0&N=100168412&isNodeId=1