Using pre sleeved ATX cables male? Or female?

[humphrey502690]

Ok so I really want to sleeve my PSU and I am very scared lol so I came to the decision to buy the pre-sleeved ATX wires from FrozenCPU(haven't yet) and I've noticed that they only sell female-female pre sleeved or female-male pre sleeved wires.. Well I thought my PSU was male-male but I'm obviously wrong and can't determine what it is... So hopefully you experts can tell me... I have a (yes I know it's not the best) a Corsair CX750M PSU... I have already bought a cheapy PSU to practice on... So I am assuming its a female-male but I want to make sure... And yes I plan on buying the tool.
Thanks so much!!
Cheers!

 

[ko888]

You can get sleeved cables for the CXM models from Corsair too.

http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/psu-accessories?accseries=AX%20Series%2c%20AXi%20Series%2c%20CXM%20Series%2c%20HX%20Series%2c%20RM%20Series%2c%20TXM%20Series

 

[humphrey502690]

Very helpful link. I didn't know they sold those but unfortunately I am going for a UV theme and they only have red,white,blue,green,black... I suppose I could do those if I HAD to... But I am really aiming for UV... They are very cheap though on the link!

 

[humphrey502690]

But am I correct? Is my PSU a female-male connectors? I am assuming its female where it's at the PSU and male where I plug it into the ATX
EDIT** I also MUST have a single braid

 

[ko888]

But am I correct? Is my PSU a female-male connectors? I am assuming its female where it's at the PSU and male where I plug it into the ATX
EDIT** I also MUST have a single braid

Make sure you know the difference between extension cables and replacement modular output cables.

The nylon connector shell on the power connectors from the power supply unit that plug into the devices' connector socket is male. Inside each of those nylon male connector housings is a metal female connector.

The nylon sockets on the devices like the motherboard, graphics card, etc. are female. Inside each of those socket holes is a metal pin.

 

[humphrey502690]

Ok now I am EXTREMELY confused. Lol!! Ian totally lost... I am not trying to replace my connectors, only the wires... I am going to buy female-male pre-sleeved ATX wires... Is that correct? So the port that plugs into the PSU is a Female. Correct? And the port that plugs into my devices such as the 8pin, 24pin, are Male. Correct? Sorry for being such a noob! I really appreciate your help Ko888!

 

[ko888]

The modular interface panel on the CX750 consists of 6 sockets and are therefore by definition female.

Each modular cable will have a male nylon connector housing on one end of the cable that plugs into its corresponding female socket on the PSU and a device specific (i.e. Molex peripheral, PCI-E power, ATX 24-pin, CPU power, SATA, etc.) nylon male connector(s) on the other end of the cable.

 

[humphrey502690]

Ok thanks man! So I will be purchasing female to male sleeved wires... Female on PSU side and Male on the other side ex. Mobo, gpu, ect... Thanks again!
Cheers!!

 

[humphrey502690]

If not then I will just get the pre sleeved white braids in the link u provided

 

[ko888]

Ok thanks man! So I will be purchasing female to male sleeved wires... Female on PSU side and Male on the other side ex. Mobo, gpu, ect... Thanks again!
Cheers!!

"female to male sleeved wires" describes an extension cable. Do you have a link to the cables you're planning on purchasing?

 

[humphrey502690]

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16231/wir-39/ModSmart_Kobra_SS_Pre-Sleeved_ATX_Male_to_Female_Extension_Wire_-_24_-_UV_Brite_Orange_WIRE-A24MF-BO.html?tl=g35c551s1691#blank
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. I think you're right under the description I saw the word "extension"... Sigh**
I guess I'll just have to purchase the white sleeved kit in your link... Or have an attempt at doing it my self. FrozenCPU wants to charge over $300 to do it!!

 

[ko888]

If you're just buying pre-sleeved individual wires to make your replacement modular cables then get these (i.e. you need to use the Female to Female Modular Cable Wires):

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16525/wir-75/ModSmart_Kobra_SS_Pre-Sleeved_ATX_Female_to_Female_Extension_Wire_-_24_-_UV_Brite_Orange_WIRE-A24FF-BO.html?tl=g35c555

When making your own modular cables you need to know the pin-out voltage assignments on the PSUs' modular sockets so that you can wire up the plug connectors properly.

 

[humphrey502690]

Omg thank you man!!! I was under the impression that this wire can be used for all of the connectors and all I have to do I line then up correctly. I am right about this? So I can just do 1 at a time until its fully sleeved. Again thank you for your time and having to put up with me lmao...

 

[ko888]

Omg thank you man!!! I was under the impression that this wire can be used for all of the connectors and all I have to do I line then up correctly. I am right about this? So I can just do 1 at a time until its fully sleeved. Again thank you for your time and having to put up with me lmao...

That wire can be used for all of the modular connectors but you have to wire up the connectors properly or you'll risk burning something out.

If you really don't know what you're doing then you're better off buying pre-made/pre-assembled individually sleeved cables for your specific PSU model.

 

[humphrey502690]

yeah i understand that but everyone had to learn somehow... ill end up giving it a try. like i said i have already bought a 'dummy' psu to try on first.

 

[ko888]

yeah i understand that but everyone had to learn somehow... ill end up giving it a try. like i said i have already bought a 'dummy' psu to try on first.

If you have a digital multi-meter you con confirm if you have the cable wired properly even before you use it. Measure the continuity between the PSU side connector wire to the device connector of the original cable and see if it matches the new modular cable that you've assembled.