extend molex to 6 pin

[Danilo_7]

hi, i have an r9 270x and it requires a dual 6 pin power connector (my psu is zalman 600 HP the guy i bought it to didnt include the 8 to 6+2 modular cable). i have only 1, 6 pin so i used molex to 6 pin for the other. i have a full windowed case and molex to 6 pin looks awful. i really cant find a 6pin female to 6 pin female in my country. so if i may ask is it safe to extend molex to 6pin using a 6 pin extension cable

 

[hergendy007]

Molex to 6-pin is perfectly fine, just make sure that when you connect the molex sides of it, you don't bend the connectors, and use 2 molexes for a single 6-pin for the power requirement.

 

[Danilo_7]

Molex to 6-pin is perfectly fine, just make sure that when you connect the molex sides of it, you don't bend the connectors, and use 2 molexes for a single 6-pin for the power requirement.

so it is safe to extend the molex to 6 pin. to an extender like this

https://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Alchemy-Multisleeve-6-Pin-Extension/dp/B00HVBP9JI

 

[LucoTF]

So you can't buy a 6/8 connector in your country? Modular PSU cables are fairly universal...

 

[Danilo_7]

So you can't buy a 6/8 connector in your country? Modular PSU cables are fairly universal...

yep!, so this is my only option for my computer to look decent.

 

[hergendy007]

So you want to connect 2 molexes into an adapter, make it into a 6-pin pci-e connector, and then extend it with what you just linked? Yes that should be totally okay, but why do you need such a long cable?

 

[Danilo_7]

So you want to connect 2 molexes into an adapter, make it into a 6-pin pci-e connector, and then extend it with what you just linked? Yes that should be totally okay, but why do you need such a long cable?

i have mid tower case. the molex to 6 pin cables are too short and it looks awful on my full windowed case. so i want to extend so that i can hide it inside the PSU shroud

 

[Danilo_7]

thanks guys! i just want to know if its safe!

 

[DSzymborski]

So you can't buy a 6/8 connector in your country? Modular PSU cables are fairly universal...

No, this is inaccurate. Modular PSU cables are absolutely not universal, even among the same brand. Only the ends that connect to the computer components are standardized, the pinouts on the power supply end are very, very different, and someone assuming that modular cables are standardized can very easily destroy their equipment.

The conversion from molex to 6 pin will work, simply because the conversion works as it's connected to the standardized end. But DO NOT purchase a new modular PSU cable unless you can verify the pinouts.

 

[boosted1g]

https://www.moddiy.com/products/Zalman-HP%252d1000-6%252dPin-to-6%252dPin-PCI%252dE-Modular-Power-Cable-%2830cm%29.html

With that said, that zalman unit is not a very good quality PSU, would frankly adivse you getting a 500W Seasonic instead

 

[Danilo_7]

https://www.moddiy.com/products/Zalman-HP%252d1000-6%252dPin-to-6%252dPin-PCI%252dE-Modular-Power-Cable-%2830cm%29.html

With that said, that zalman unit is not a very good quality PSU, would frankly adivse you getting a 500W Seasonic instead

I have been using it for a year now and so far i dont have any problem encountered