Power supply cables are essential components that connect the power supply unit (PSU) to various hardware devices inside a computer system. They ensure the stable and efficient delivery of electrical power to critical components such as the motherboard, CPU, graphics card, and storage drives. High-quality cables with robust construction and precise connectors play a vital role in maintaining system reliability, reducing electrical interference, and supporting optimal performance under different operating conditions. Proper cable selection and management contribute significantly to the longevity and stability of modern computing systems.
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SCT-CPT004L600
Name: Original CPU Power Cable for Corsair RM X Series PSU
Length: 600mm
Weight: 74g
SCT-CPT016L200
Name: CPU 8-Pin to 8+4-Pin EPS Power Adapter Cable
Length: 200mm
Weight: 34g
SCT-CPT020L780
Name: CPU 8Pin to 4+4Pin Modular Power Supply Extension Cable
Length: 800mm
SCT-CPT006L800
Name: Corsair RM X PSU 6P to 4 x SATA Power Cable
Length: 800mm (500+100x3)
Weight: 52g
SCT-CPT013L600
Name: SATA 15-Pin Power Splitter Cable 1 to 5 Extension
Length: 600mm (200+100x4)
Weight: 52g
SCT-CPT014L600
Name: 4-Pin Molex to 5x SATA Power Splitter Cable
Length: 600mm (200+100x4)
Weight: 42g
SCT-CPT001L300
Name: ATX 24P to 8P Power Adapter Cable for Dell
Length: 300mm
Weight: 42g
SCT-CPT003L600
Name: 24 Pin ATX Motherboard Power Cable
Length: 600mm
Weight: 205g
SCT-CPT018L300
Name: 24Pin Female & 6Pin Large + Single Row 6Pin Small
Length: 300mm
Weight: 41g
SCT-CPT002L600+200
Name: 6 Pin to Dual 6+2 Pin PCIe GPU Power Cable
Length: 800mm (600+200)
Weight: 76g
SCT-CPT005L600+150-648
Name: Modular PSU 8Pin to Dual 6+2Pin PCIe Power Supply Cable
Length: 750mm (600+150)
Weight: 111g
SCT-CPT007L750
Name: 6 Pin to Large 4 Pin 1 to 4 Power Supply Splitter Cable
Length: 750mm (450+100+100+100)
Weight: 51g
SCT-CPT008L800
Name: 6 Pin to 6+2 Pin GPU Power Cable with Server Power Adapter Board
Length: 800mm
SCT-CPT017L200
Name: 8-Pin to Dual 8-Pin (6+2) GPU Power Splitter Cable
Length: 200mm
Weight: 45g
SCT-CPT019L200-648
Name: GPU 8-Pin to Dual 8-Pin (6+2) Power Splitter Cable
Length: 200mm
Power Supply Cable Professional Introduction and Application Scenarios
In modern computer systems, power supply cables play a critical role in ensuring system stability and performance. Different types of power cables deliver dedicated, precise, and stable power to various hardware components, guaranteeing the efficient operation of the entire system. Below is a detailed analysis of four key power supply cables and their typical application scenarios:
1. Motherboard Power Cable
The motherboard power cable typically uses the standard ATX 24-pin connector, responsible for delivering DC power from the power supply unit (PSU) to core areas of the motherboard. It supplies power not only to the CPU power modules, memory slots, and chipset but also supports various peripheral devices on the motherboard.
Application Scenarios:
Desktop PCs for home and office use, ensuring stable daily operations and multitasking.
High-performance gaming rigs, supporting complex power requirements of multi-channel memory and advanced motherboards.
Professional workstations and servers requiring long-term high-load operation without power fluctuations.
2. CPU Power Cable
As the core of system processing, the CPU’s power stability directly affects processing speed and overclocking potential. CPU power cables utilize 4-pin, 8-pin, or higher EPS connectors designed to deliver high current with minimal noise.
Application Scenarios:
High-end gaming and esports platforms, ensuring stable power delivery under peak CPU loads.
Content creation and video editing workstations, meeting the high power demands of multi-core CPUs during intensive tasks.
Data center servers supporting multi-processor architectures and overclocking technologies for continuous reliability.
3. PCIe Power Cable
With the rising power consumption of modern GPUs, PCIe power cables have become essential. Standard PCIe connectors include 6-pin, 8-pin, and the latest 12VHPWR (12-pin) interfaces capable of delivering over 600W.
Application Scenarios:
High-end gaming PCs driving top-tier graphics cards for high frame rates and resolutions.
Deep learning and AI compute servers supporting multiple GPUs for accelerated complex computations.
Professional graphic design and 3D modeling workstations, ensuring stable GPU power during prolonged heavy workloads.
4. Drive Power Cable
Storage devices such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives require dedicated power cables. The mainstream interface today is the SATA power connector, providing 5V and 12V outputs to meet diverse device needs.
Application Scenarios:
Home and office data storage, ensuring stable file access and transfer.
Enterprise servers and storage arrays, supporting high-efficiency power delivery to multiple drives.
Multimedia editing systems, guaranteeing high-speed data read/write for large-capacity SSDs and HDDs.
By combining meticulous design with high-quality materials, power supply cables not only ensure safe power delivery to each hardware module but also enhance overall system efficiency and lifespan. Proper selection and configuration of these cables are fundamental to achieving a high-performance computing environment.