PCI-E cable doesn't fit into my power supply unit.
PCI-E cable doesn't fit into my power supply unit.
This might be an unwise question, but I'm sorry ahead of time. I just got a new GPU that needs a 6pin connector. I have a Modular PSU Corsair CX600M and lost the PCI-E cable for it, so I borrowed one from a friend, but it doesn't fit. Do I need an original Corsair cable, and if yes, where can I buy it in Europe? (EUROPE)
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You're looking for a PCIe type 4 cable, possibly from Corsair or Cablemodder, that matches the same specs. Check the compatibility page on Corsair's site and the product details on their website. It's good luck if your spare cable came from a Corsair PSU—otherwise things would have been chaotic. Psu brands often don't stick to standard pinouts, so connections can vary.
Oh hahaha... I'm glad it didn't fit that way. Thank you for sending me the cable, but I'm from Europe and they only ship to the USA. Would this one work here?
The biggest misunderstanding people have about modular connectors is that they all match up identically. For example, an 8pin modular with top row 1-2-3-4 and 12v, and bottom row 5-6-7-8 would behave differently than a PCIe GPU connector where the top is 5-6-7-8 and the bottom is 1-2-3-7. If you connected that GPU in, it would effectively connect 12v to the GPU ground, which is linked to the motherboard, CPU, RAM grounds, etc. Depending on the PSU's short circuit protection, it could cause minor issues or completely destroy the system, possibly even start a fire. Corsair PSUs offer solid protection, especially in budget models, so damage is unlikely, though some exceptions remain.