Ok to cut psu wires that I dont need?

[qbackin]

I am about to sleeve my psu, and I really want to rid of these extra hanging molex and AUX. Is this ok?

 

[theMan]

i guess if you put wire nuts on it that would be ok. but im not really sure if that would hurt the psu any.

 

[shoRunner]

that is the most ghettofied solution...sounds like you shoulda got a modular PSU. I'd say get some zip ties...i guess you could cut them but be sure that you don't leave exposed wires to short out on things.

 

[Demo24]

and then one day you decide to grab another hard drive and you have to get another PSU

 

[qbackin]

Originally posted by: shoRunner
that is the most ghettofied solution...sounds like you shoulda got a modular PSU. I'd say get some zip ties...i guess you could cut them but be sure that you don't leave exposed wires to short out on things.

Ghetto solution?
How bout you buy me the modular power supply.
I have spent plenty on this sli set-up.

 

[keeleysam]

Originally posted by: DEMO24
and then one day you decide to grab another hard drive and you have to get another PSU

Yep.

 

[Umberger]

Originally posted by: keeleysam

Originally posted by: DEMO24
and then one day you decide to grab another hard drive and you have to get another PSU

Yep.

if you really want, you could solder them back on nicely. as long as you properly terminate the ends of the wires, there is no problem. cutting the wires and taking care of the cut ends is no different than having that plug unplugged, as far as the PSU cares.
:thumbsup:

 

[Zepper]

Don't cut - tie the extra wires back with zip or twist ties. You may want to sell it down the road and most buyers will want it to be in original condition.

.bh.

 

[Bozo Galora]

as far as your question, cutting the wires wont hurt anything in PSU as far as load or resistence or life of use.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Go ahead. If you want to add another harddrive sometime, just get a y-splitter.

 

[Mears]

Am I dreaming?

 

[bendixG15]

Cut away..who is going to stop you ??

 

[RaiderJ]

Just use electrical tape to seal off the wires. connected or not, the lines are still hot.