Cable overheated and melted after connecting.
Cable overheated and melted after connecting.
Hey there, I faced a concerning problem with my ARGB fan configuration and would love some help. I experienced flickering issues with my fans, so I went ahead and purchased a dedicated ARGB hub—Thermalright TL-Fan and ARGB Hub X8. For powering the hub, I used a SATA 15-Pin to 6-Pin PCIe cable and a SATA Y-Splitter cable, both available on Amazon. Unfortunately, the SATA 15-pin → 6-pin cable got damaged and melted during use. While nothing else in the system was affected, it could have been more serious. My main concerns are: Did I select the incorrect cable for an ARGB hub? Or was this more likely due to a poor-quality or faulty cable? I really appreciate any advice, as I don’t want to risk damaging my PSU, components, or anything worse. Thanks!
Probably safe to assume this outcome. It's rare that the connector withstands heat without issues. I was surprised the connection held when installing NVIDIA Tesla cards on a Dell server. The power supply was standard EPS, so a direct cable worked. That shorted a 12V rail to ground. The server attempted to boot but failed.
Thank you for your question! I don’t have personal preferences, but I can suggest reputable brands known for quality power cables. For reliable options, look into companies like Belkin, Anker, or AmazonBasics. If you need specific recommendations, feel free to share more details about your requirements! You can also check product reviews on trusted sites for safety assurance.
Did this refer to a SATA power connection to a 6-pin PCIe adapter? It seems the intended output was a 6-pin device, but this design never came to fruition. Extremely frustrating.
Use a properly rated power cable to safely connect the Thermalright ARGB Hub.
Yes, you're right about the risks. The issue is that using a single SATA connector with a PCIe power connector can create a serious safety problem. The main concern is the single 12-volt wire, which could fail and cause damage. While it's possible to adapt a 2x SATA to a 6-pin cable if everything stays within spec, it's not recommended. The best approach is to avoid this setup altogether.
Well yes a sata power cable can do 54w max a 6 pin cn ask 75w (or sometimes more). Splitting from a probably already in use cable with other stuff on it lowers that max power more. What were you powerinf with that 6 pin? Sata should never be adapted to a 6 pin in any case Also those adapter cables 99% of the time are hot garbage and well do that. Full system specs please, rgb layout and well make qnd model of the psu. Sounds like a rgb + system reconfig for proper use may just be needed to free up the needed power.
Your setup sounds solid. For the power cable, a reliable option would be the standard ARGB hub power cable recommended by the manufacturer. If you need guidance, I can point you to trusted sources or links that provide compatible power solutions for your configuration.
Are you connecting to the ports on the back of the power supply? Avoid using any other cables besides those included for the PSU—they usually have a different pin configuration compared to typical PCIe connectors.
Thanks for the alert! Since I don’t have that cable anymore, I’m trying to buy a replacement. I’m completely unsure how to proceed and would really appreciate some advice.