Converting PSU Extensions to "Normal" cables

[dalinkwent]

So I made a huge mistake when ordering my custom PSU cables. I ordered extensions, completely forgetting that the cables would come with a female to male setup and now I need to remove the female part of the cable and convert it into a male. I have (1) 24pin, (1) 8 pin CPU, and (2) 8 pin PCI-e cables.

I have a couple questions:

1. Can you guys link a video showing me how to do this?
2. Can you link the specific items I will need to complete this? (pins, tools, etc)


Thank you for any help you guys can give me.

 

[Ralston18]

Are the cables you purchased truly customized and non-returnable? If returnable, I would return the cables for male to male cables.

That said you are looking for videos such as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXg3koRHdTQ

Google "molex pin crimper" and you will find lots of other links.

Purchase quality tools - cheap ones will make the job much more difficult.

Take your time and be methodical - you have 48 connections to make.

Make sure you can test the end to end connectivity after each crimp.

 

[dalinkwent]

Are the cables you purchased truly customized and non-returnable? If returnable, I would return the cables for male to male cables.

That said you are looking for videos such as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXg3koRHdTQ

Google "molex pin crimper" and you will find lots of other links.

Purchase quality tools - cheap ones will make the job much more difficult.

Take your time and be methodical - you have 48 connections to make.

Make sure you can test the end to end connectivity after each crimp.

I could check on the return, but I doubt it, I chose each specific color of each individual cable (Black/Purple/Aqua). Also I don't think PrimoChill even offers male to male cables that are customizable like these were, they have a cable set that's "made" for my PSU but it offered mostly cables that I didn't need.

Thank you for the reply, I'll check out the video after I'm done typing this up.


I just did some further checking on my PSU cables and realized that the motherboard cable is an 18+10 cable. I completely overlooked this when checking measurements as I've never even heard of an 18+10 connector. I did some searching and no one makes cables like this, not unless you want the usual color schemes.

I guess this project is on hold until I can find a cable that suits my needs. Thanks for your help man, I appreciate it.

 

[Ralston18]

Overall probably standard. There are male and female. Not sure about the differences in shape and size for the motherboard and PCIe connections.

http://www.primochill.com/product/mod-smart-8-pin-vga-gpu-pci-express-male-power-connector-for-female-pins-black/

I think the best approach is to look at the custom cables you received. Not sure who, how, and why those pins were selected...

Plus look at your original order. The specifications (connector shells, pins, genders) may be itemized there.

 

[dalinkwent]

Overall probably standard. There are male and female. Not sure about the differences in shape and size for the motherboard and PCIe connections.

http://www.primochill.com/product/mod-smart-8-pin-vga-gpu-pci-express-male-power-connector-for-female-pins-black/

I think the best approach is to look at the custom cables you received. Not sure who, how, and why those pins were selected...

Plus look at your original order. The specifications (connector shells, pins, genders) may be itemized there.

Sounds good man, I'll do that. Again, thanks for your help.