CorerMaximus Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hello! I have always run my PSU fan facing downwards towards the cases built in dust cover. After getting myself a dust cover for the side window for the 600T along with 4x fans recently though, I wanted to rotate the PSU such that it would take in air from the inside of the case, but the 8pin CPU power cable is too short to reach my connector on the top of the case in this setup. My rationale for the change in PSU position is because the filter I purchased for the side is finer than the stock ones on the case; allowing for air that is relatively dust free to enter the PSU; potentially extending its life in the process. Also, since my computer is up against a wall, moving it back and forth to remove the rear dust filter prebuilt in the case is a problem and removing my side filter would be much easier. Although I will continue to use my PSU fan facing downwards, I just wanted to share a minor complain I have in an otherwise perfect PSU. I would like to see this cable extended by just a few centimeters in the future if possible please. Edit: I have attached an illustration of the same Thanks! CorerMaximus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hello! I have always run my PSU fan facing downwards towards the cases built in dust cover. After getting myself a dust cover for the side window for the 600T along with 4x fans recently though, I wanted to rotate the PSU such that it would take in air from the inside of the case, but the 8pin CPU power cable is too short to reach my connector on the top of the case in this setup. My rationale for the change in PSU position is because the filter I purchased for the side is finer than the stock ones on the case; allowing for air that is relatively dust free to enter the PSU; potentially extending its life in the process. Also, since my computer is up against a wall, moving it back and forth to remove the rear dust filter prebuilt in the case is a problem and removing my side filter would be much easier. Although I will continue to use my PSU fan facing downwards, I just wanted to share a minor complain I have in an otherwise perfect PSU. I would like to see this cable extended by just a few centimeters in the future if possible please. Thanks! CorerMaximus i have the exact opposite problem myself as most of my wiring is like a foot too long. of course my problem unlike yours still allow me to use mine, of course you should still be able to purchase the cable from corsair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenosbod Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/search_results.php?keywords=8+pin+atx12v+extension&_=1403980737220 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorerMaximus Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Thanks for replying @wytnyt and @thenosbod! :) Just to clarify- I am able to use my powersupply, but only face down. If I face it up (fan pointing inside the case), the 8pin cable no longer reaches its socket which is located near the top of the case. I am aware of cable extensions for solving this problem, but I did feel that I should share my concerns with Corsair since both of these are their products and a lack of compatibility between the two is something rather unexpected and solving this problem can be beneficial for others in the future! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorerMaximus Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Has anyone from Corsair seen this yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees jonnyguru Posted July 16, 2014 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 16, 2014 The problem is also that the location of the 8-pin is not standardized. On an ASUS P8Z77 v Pro, it's about as far North as they could put it. Versus my Gigabyte G1.Sniper 3 where it's turned 90° and about 3/4" down from the top edge of the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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