PSU double wired pins

[drjackool]

Hi
I have Corsair HX850i PSU and i want to sleeve the wires. But in 24PIN ATX connector some pins are double wired! Why Corsair do this? Can i cut them extra wire?

Thanks

 

[SkyNetRising]

If some connection is double wired, it means single wire might overheat and melt insulation, when high power device is connected.
Do not cut the wire! (or be ready for fireworks inside your pc).

 

[BFG-9000]

Most 24-pin connectors have at least some of the wires doubled. These are the sense wires that tell the PSU what the voltage is at the end of the connector, so it can make adjustments. Cutting these (even if you crimp them back after) can result in incorrect voltages or even the PSU deciding to shut itself off.

The amperage limitation appears to be the connector overheating, as Molex specifies 8A per 18ga pin in a double-row of 12, while the same gauge wire in the 2x2 P4 connector can safely deliver 10.5A. So more wires to the pin would not increase the safe load.

 

[drjackool]

Most 24-pin connectors have at least some of the wires doubled. These are the sense wires that tell the PSU what the voltage is at the end of the connector, so it can make adjustments. Cutting these (even if you crimp them back after) can result in incorrect voltages or even the PSU deciding to shut itself off.

The amperage limitation appears to be the connector overheating, as Molex specifies 8A per 18ga pin in a double-row of 12, while the same gauge wire in the 2x2 P4 connector can safely deliver 10.5A. So more wires to the pin would not increase the safe load.

Thanks for information.