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They aren't even consistent within manufacturer! They're standardized on the device side, but not the PSU side. So always check pinout before you make the very
by godelski 7d ago
They aren't even consistent within manufacturer!
They're standardized on the device side, but not the PSU side. So always check pinout before you make the very reasonable assumption that if it fits it works
- ChoGGi 7d ago> They aren't even consistent within manufacturer! Especially if the "manufacturer" is just a reseller.
- dannyw 6d agoThey aren't even standard on the model! One of the brands swapped pin-outs mid production run (but same SKU number and no changes in model name/packaging); and even sent back a RMA'd replacement with a different set of pinouts, but no cable, causing the user to fry their PC. They had to make a post on r/hardware to get the brand to cover the damage, but IIRC, they never paid for data recovery services for the damaged HDDs. I like Corsair because they at least mark the cable types on both ends; and while their PSU range vary in quality; none are trash -- Type-4 is Type-4 (or at least, I haven't heard of any reports of mislabelling on that front).
- ishouldbework 6d agoAnd the types in general differ in size as well. Type-4 cable physically does not fit into Type-5 PSU (well, reading this thread, this probably saved me from burned system...)