PC Help

Grab a chair, open a beer, and chat away! In Tribute to Drama, SE13, and Fabrestuta. R.I.P.

Re: PC Help

Postby Zedie » Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:39 pm

Chaps, quick question:

I've got a Corsair TX750 PSU for my PC and I've managed to lose the power cord that plugs into the 3 pin connector and then into a standard UK socket.

Given up looking, so will buy the cable but can anyone advise of I can buy a standard cable or if it needs to have specific specs?

Your advice welcome.

Edit - the power cable is a UK plug to 3 pin kettle connection....
Image
User avatar
Zedie
SE13
SE13
 
Posts: 33184
Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:09 pm
Location: in the man cave

Re: PC Help

Postby Zenith » Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:15 pm

Desktop connectors are standardised, so if it fits, it should do the job.

What you're looking for is the C13 connector with a C14 inlet and a type G plug.

To make sure you're safe you can run a little test -

Plug in your new connector;
Turn on your system;
Let your system run for approximately an hour;
Touch the cable;

If the cable feels warm to the touch, you might want to get a higher quality cable.

If you want to exclude the above from being possible, don't buy your connector in a dodgy store. :thumbsup:
Image
User avatar
Zenith
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
 
Posts: 38022
Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:48 pm
Location: Across the North Sea, 200-something miles away from The Grove

Re: PC Help

Postby Phil71 » Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:21 pm

Zenith wrote:Desktop connectors are standardised, so if it fits, it should do the job.

What you're looking for is the C13 connector with a C14 inlet and a type G plug.

To make sure you're safe you can run a little test -

Plug in your new connector;
Turn on your system;
Let your system run for approximately an hour;
Touch the cable;

If the cable feels warm to the touch, you might want to get a higher quality cable.

If you want to exclude the above from being possible, don't buy your connector in a dodgy store. :thumbsup:


That includes Chinese outlets on eBay or amazon.
User avatar
Phil71
Herbert Chapman
Herbert Chapman
 
Posts: 10569
Joined: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:04 pm

Re: PC Help

Postby LMAO » Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:24 pm

Phil71 wrote:
Zenith wrote:Desktop connectors are standardised, so if it fits, it should do the job.

What you're looking for is the C13 connector with a C14 inlet and a type G plug.

To make sure you're safe you can run a little test -

Plug in your new connector;
Turn on your system;
Let your system run for approximately an hour;
Touch the cable;

If the cable feels warm to the touch, you might want to get a higher quality cable.

If you want to exclude the above from being possible, don't buy your connector in a dodgy store. :thumbsup:


That includes Chinese outlets on eBay or amazon.


Or overpriced bs like Monster cables.
User avatar
LMAO
Member of the Year 2019
Member of the Year 2019
 
Posts: 9978
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:53 pm

Re: PC Help

Postby DiamondGooner » Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:06 am

Zenith wrote:Desktop connectors are standardised, so if it fits, it should do the job.

What you're looking for is the C13 connector with a C14 inlet and a type G plug.

To make sure you're safe you can run a little test -

Plug in your new connector;
Turn on your system;
Let your system run for approximately an hour;
Touch the cable;

If the cable feels warm to the touch, you might want to get a higher quality cable.

If you want to exclude the above from being possible, don't buy your connector in a dodgy store. :thumbsup:


Yep you should be fine, even on the look of it they come looking pretty identical, if its from the UK with a standard 3 pin then its domestic standard good to go.

I had to buy a new one myself, my PC is right back against the wall and my PSU was popping at the connection point mainly because the cord was sticking against the wall and leaning puting pressure on the PSU socket.

I bought a replacement where the port cord is left facing from the PSU socket so there is no pressing of the cable against the wall.

Been working fine ever since.

If the cable fits, then it shouldn't be a problem, its just a cable at the end of the day, the spec bit is more in the plug socket and as i said if its British standard, it'll be fine.

This is what I bought so now the PC can be pressed close to the wall.

Image
Image
User avatar
DiamondGooner
SE13
SE13
 
Posts: 30379
Joined: Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:35 am
Location: At the Gucci store

Re: PC Help

Postby Zedie » Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:22 am

DiamondGooner wrote:
Zenith wrote:Desktop connectors are standardised, so if it fits, it should do the job.

What you're looking for is the C13 connector with a C14 inlet and a type G plug.

To make sure you're safe you can run a little test -

Plug in your new connector;
Turn on your system;
Let your system run for approximately an hour;
Touch the cable;

If the cable feels warm to the touch, you might want to get a higher quality cable.

If you want to exclude the above from being possible, don't buy your connector in a dodgy store. :thumbsup:


Yep you should be fine, even on the look of it they come looking pretty identical, if its from the UK with a standard 3 pin then its domestic standard good to go.

I had to buy a new one myself, my PC is right back against the wall and my PSU was popping at the connection point mainly because the cord was sticking against the wall and leaning puting pressure on the PSU socket.

I bought a replacement where the port cord is left facing from the PSU socket so there is no pressing of the cable against the wall.

Been working fine ever since.

If the cable fits, then it shouldn't be a problem, its just a cable at the end of the day, the spec bit is more in the plug socket and as i said if its British standard, it'll be fine.

This is what I bought so now the PC can be pressed close to the wall.

Image


Found the same at screwfix website, so going straight there in the morning.

Haven't had a PC for fecking months, I was so ready to turn it on again after having to make do with my phone.

Might treat myself to football manager 2020 when it comes out
Image
User avatar
Zedie
SE13
SE13
 
Posts: 33184
Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:09 pm
Location: in the man cave

Re: PC Help

Postby Zedie » Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:23 am

Cheers for all the responses btw. Although you lot have now got me eyeing up my actual kettle for its cable now...
Image
User avatar
Zedie
SE13
SE13
 
Posts: 33184
Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:09 pm
Location: in the man cave

Re: PC Help

Postby Dejan » Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:32 am

Lol at pc breaking down

My pc is as old as my tv and still works fine

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F met Tapatalk
Rest in Peace SE13 :(
User avatar
Dejan
SE13
SE13
 
Posts: 27398
Joined: Wed May 06, 2009 1:37 pm

Previous

Return to The Harambee

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests