That’s a really good idea for the 4 pin part of the connector. Fwiw I just got my card yesterday so I’ve had plenty of time to read about connector issues, and plugged mine in before installing the card. It just felt like I could get much better leverage that way. There was no click that I could feel or hear, but it did stay firmly seated after a few gentle but firm tugs.
The squid…that protrudes about one inch above where the side of the case would be. With even gentle pressure on it I could see the connector beginning to angle downward. I figured better safe than sorry. I could bend the squid and then connect it, but the thought of a hotter wire due to resistance talked me out of that.
Bottom line - I’m not rich, please don’t burn
It isn’t tape KAC. It’s shrink boot. You do what you’re comfortable with. Bending electrical wiring changes the properties of the wiring. Resistance increases, which generates heat.
You do you. I’m taking the route that I’m comfortable with.
Not rich either so I totally get it.
I put my case side on twice to make sure it wasn't bending too much, its a slight bend but not a lot. I was excited when i got the slight click, but they need to make the connector better.
As you should. But its mostly the connector not being seated 100%, Gamers Nexus did an in depth video on it, made me at ease before I got the card honestly.
My case still spent a bit of time on its side lol. I saw that video too. Excellent job he did analyzing and breaking the whole issue down.
It’s funny, I wonder if that “click” is just ingrained in me. Ever since I’ve worked with anything that required a click, I have a hard time living with it if it’s not there.
Here is my Squid sorry for the dust! I swear I CLEANED IT WHEN I GOT MY CARD.
https://freeimage.host/i/Hcqaerg
I don't want to jynx it, but HX1200 with corsair adaptor going strong. Nice audible click when connecting, and looks clean with a single cable.
I get a click. Meh. People unable to connect cables. Humanity needs to be wiped and world rebooted.
Ok that was funny KAC.
Lazy8s, hope all goes well with new cable. Post pics, when you get it I know it will be clean! But even if I can get a 3x 8pin to 16pin through Seasonic, it will look nice but I really don't want to mess with anything as it's working.
Damn if I had confirmation that adapter will work with my EVGA 1300 W G2 from 2015, I’d be all over it.
Damn if I had confirmation that adapter will work with my EVGA 1300 W G2 from 2015, I’d be all over it.