Do PSU Power Cords Matter?

[xdthevoidxd]

I currently have the EVGA 500 B power supply (I upgraded from my old one), but the power cable is much shorter than my original PSU's. I want to use the old cord with my new power supply. The thing is, My old PSU was an HP Chinese-made 300w one (it's new-ish, though). I'm wondering if all PSU cords are exactly the same, or if they differ in quality. It's really annoying having to run the PSU cable right in front of my knees, instead of behind the desk. thanks in advance!

 

[MalakiArtook]

they are the same for the most part. you can swap it out. even if its lower quality its just metal running current to the psu...

 

[Ubrales]

If you are referring to the 110 VAC power cord there is no problem as to which cord you use. However, the cables that connect from the PSU to the motherboard, devices, graphics card, etc. are not inter-changeable from one brand to another.