Corsair CPU Cable won't fit into Motherboard EATX

Hello,

 

I'm in the process of building a new PC and I'm having an issue. I have a Asus Maximus Code X motherboard with a Corsair RM850X Power Supply Unit.

The issue is that the "ROG Armor" on the Maximus Code X is very tight to the EATX connection on the motherboard.

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As seen above, there is little clearance for the EATX cable.

 

The RM850X PSU has CPU cable with two ends:

-one end has a single clip with a smooth backside. This end goes into the PSU.

-the other end has a double clip with a notch on the backside. This is designated for the EATX connector.

*Also, I can't fit the double notch on the PSU side. There is only room for cables with a single clip.

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As seen above, the notch on the backside of the double clip is causing the problem= It keeps hitting the "ROG Armor".

 

For testing purposes, I was able to plug the single clip with the smooth backside into the EATX connection quite easily. What can I do? Do I have to file the backside notch down so it will fit? Will that cause any problems?

Yeah, you can file it down. It's only purpose is to secure the plug in the socket so filing the clip won't impact performance.

Definitely an issue with a new motherboard and using an existing power supply. Asus does not realize that many power supplies have split EPS12V cables and finding a replacement cable for a power supply sis hard to find and likely expensive.

 

I use MSI which seems to be less of a nuisance.