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December 23, 2013 6:31:42 PM

Can using a different power supply cable (the part that plugs into the outlet) cause any problems? I brought my computer home with my for winter holiday and I left my cable at my apt. and I am using one off of an older dell dimension desktop. Rig specs intel i5 2500k, 2x 6870's in CF and the rosewill lightning 1300w power supply. Only thing I am concerned about is the gauge of the cord because I would assume if its not thick enough it could melt possibly from over heating.

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December 23, 2013 6:44:19 PM

It shouldn't cause any problems, just check to see if the numbers eg. Amperes, watts, etc. printed on the cable match up.
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December 23, 2013 6:56:07 PM

Why aren't you using the cable that came with the power supply?
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December 23, 2013 7:12:03 PM

the cord from the wall outlet to the back of the power supply has been the same for years.you will have absolutely no problem using the other cord.
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December 23, 2013 7:24:02 PM

Not entirely true aldan, if the wire is rated for different currents, voltages, etc. things might not work properly.
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December 23, 2013 7:30:05 PM

no,they are all rated very close and will handle any power supply out there.over here in canada its rated for 110 volt ac and the same cord is use in other countries will handle 220 volt. dont forget most house breakers are 15amp at 110 volts.if you had something that could really smoke that wire the breaker would trip first. really,no worries here.
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December 23, 2013 7:34:32 PM

Most power supply cords use either 18 or 16 gauge wire. For a 1300W supply you would want closer to 14 gauge wire as it would draw about 14 amps through it. (assuming 110V)
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