Where can I buy an ATX power connector in the UK?

elitezoid · Post by **elitezoid** » Sat May 03, 2003 1:09 am

Hi,
I want to reduce the length of the cabling on my Enermax PSU, the length of the cable that provides power for the motherboard is just way too long. Even using cable ties you can't make it tidy, so it looks poor and can't be helping case airflow.
If I could just purchase the ATX connector with crimps I could easily shorten the wires.
Any ideas

dukla2000 · Post by **dukla2000** » Sat May 03, 2003 2:14 am

If it was me I'd cut the other end. Desolder from the psu board and resolder.

Obviously demands a bit of care and attention for each wire but shouldn't be worse than trying to crimp. And more likely to keep good joints (from the man who perfected the dry joint !) although others may have an opinion.

Tip - if you look at the psu board you will see there are big common islands for ground, +3.3, +5 and +12 so actually it is not too confusing, you just have to watch the -12, -5, +5VSB etc.