CPU Cable Problem (Please help)

[denniscs]

Okay, so this is my first build so have some patience with me please.

There's the "cpu" cable that came with my PSU (EVGA g2 550)

Thats where I have to plug it in, but the 2 cables dont fit in either the PSU or the motherboard

Theres my current setup, It's my first and my graphics card is coming soon.

Anything I'm missing? I know cable management isnt the best.

Thanks so much.

Here's my parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/qJGmqk

 

[Kavster001]

Hi,

Those cables are generic cables I am sure. They can only go in one way so maybe try swapping it the other way around.

On the port on the motherboard you should see a tiny black clip which will match the black clip on the psu cable. Make sure they match the same way and you should be good to go

 

[denniscs]

Hi,

Those cables are generic cables I am sure. They can only go in one way so maybe try swapping it the other way around.

On the port on the motherboard you should see a tiny black clip which will match the black clip on the psu cable. Make sure they match the same way and you should be good to go

Thanks for the response but the cable only plugs into the motherboard one way. It doesnt work

 

[geofelt]

You have a modular psu.
One end goes into the psu where it says cpu.
The other two are combined to fit into the 8 pin socket on the motherboard.
If you look carefully, on the opposite side of where it says cpu you should see a latch and that side matches with the latch on the 8 pin cpu socket.

 

[Kavster001]

^^^ better explaination but he is right

 

[denniscs]

You have a modular psu.
One end goes into the psu where it says cpu.
The other two are combined to fit into the 8 pin socket on the motherboard.
If you look carefully, on the opposite side of where it says cpu you should see a latch and that side matches with the latch on the 8 pin cpu socket.

See? It turns out crooked and doesnt fit all the way no matter which way or how hard I push. Trust me I've turned and twisted every possible way.

Thanks, but I think i'll have to order a replacement. Any suggestions?

 

[Kavster001]

Hi,

Make sure to match both cables up before putting them in.
By facing the same side I mean both clips need to be pointing towards the cpu. The clips I am talking about are in this image http://www.zalman.com/images/productinfo/ZM660-XT_11.jpg on the left. They are universals cables and there is no reason why it won't go in

 

[Kavster001]

Also try pushing them both in at the same time instead of one at the same time and also try swapping them around

 

[denniscs]

Hi,

Make sure to match both cables up before putting them in.
By facing the same side I mean both clips need to be pointing towards the cpu. The clips I am talking about are in this image http://www.zalman.com/images/productinfo/ZM660-XT_11.jpg on the left. They are universals cables and there is no reason why it won't go in

Okay thanks for this, the picture helped me more than anything. I figured out that there was a bent pin and I just used some tweezers and stuck it in and it worked fine. Thanks so much!

 

[Kavster001]

Perfect! I would be lying if I said we all did it right the first time 😉
Hope the rest of the build goes well!

 

[denniscs]

Perfect! I would be lying if I said we all did it right the first time 😉
Hope the rest of the build goes well!

Haha thanks so much man.