Custom PSU Cables

[TrevorRC]

Saw a topic for it a while back; but it never really took off. (And/or if it did, I couldn't understand most of it.)

I was interested in crafting my own ATX cables (or shortening my current ones) as well as several others. Any ideas/suggestions/etc?

Also, what tools specifically do I need for a job of this type.
How long should I expect to spend on it?

I currently have an X-Connect PSU. I'm tempted to cut them open and try my luck; but I've read some horror-stories, and I don't want to go computer-less when I unsleeve them and can't fix the situation.

Any and all help is appreciated.
--Trevor

 

[TrevorRC]

bump

 

[Bobthelost]

Shrink wrap, soldering iron, stager the cuts to minimise the risk of short circuits further. Leave PSU disconnected from the mains for at least a few hours to discgarge the caps, preferably overnight.

Alternativly don't, it's not going to make your life much better either way but it may seriously screw your machine up.

 

[imported_rod]

I've just sleeved all my cables, to keep them all nice and tight. Not too hard (but time consuming) and it looks good under a UV neon.

RoD

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I made a post about how I had customized the power cables in my machine, including modding the secondary PSUs 8-pin and 24-pin cables to power fans and cold cathode lights. But no one really gave a sh!t. I was proud of it though. Especially since I came up with everything on my own. I did everything with the tools required for sleeving, as well as solder, liquid flux, a soldering iron, and some old power supplies for materials..