[SOLVED] Using same PSU cables for a new PSU from the same brand?

[paultheuns1993]

Hello lovely people.

I currently own a EVGA G2 Supernova 550w.
I am going to get a 2nd 980ti now.
For that I plan to upgrade to a EVGA G2 Supernova 850w.
My question is, can I just use the same cable for the motherboard, cpu and first gpu and sata etc? Or will this be dangerous?
Because I already did a lot of cable management, and it would be a shame to redo that... (I know it aint perfect)

 

[jankerson]

Best to use the cables that come with the new PSU.

 

[Gam3r01]

It should be okay, EVGA sells kits that are compatible with 550 and 850w G2 units, you can contact their customer support for a solid confirmation.
https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=100-CK-1300-B9

 

[paultheuns1993]

It should be okay, EVGA sells kits that are compatible with 550 and 850w G2 units, you can contact their customer support for a solid confirmation.
https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=100-CK-1300-B9

I saw that indeed too, I emailed them but still no reply and they don't have an active interactive fb page sadly like other brands...
But look at just the comment before you... People automatically just shout stuff... without any real explanation.
But thank you for your nice answer

 

[Gam3r01]

Well its the weekend so you wont get a reply until normal business hours.

 

[paultheuns1993]

Welp...
EVGA Support Email
paul_theuns6@live.nl, thank you for contacting the EVGA Customer Service Team. My name is Jeff Peterson and I will answer your question today.

Your Answer:
Hello,

No the 850w uses a different gauge cable so we do not recommend using the cables from a 550w unit. Please let us know if we can address future questions.

Regards,
EVGA
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Comment: Hello lovely people.

I currently own a EVGA G2 Supernova 550w.
I am going to get a 2nd 980ti now.
For that I plan to upgrade to a EVGA G2 Supernova 850w.
My question is, can I just use the same cable from the 550w for the motherboard, cpu and first gpu and sata etc? Or will this be dangerous?
Because I already did a lot of cable management, and it would be a shame to redo that...


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[Gam3r01]

Interesting they use different gauge wires on a higher wattage unit even though each connector still supplies the same wattage.