Mixing PSU cables might seem harmless, since old and new cables look visually identical. However, PSU cables like the 6-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin connectors aren't standardized, at least not at the PSU ...

If you see the error message Please power down and connect the PCIe Power Cables for this Graphics Card on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post to learn how to ...

Somehow, you can meticulously connect each cable from your PC to your various gadgets and peripherals, carefully ensuring that they don’t twist or overlap, and yet within minutes the back of your PC ...

SATA is an abbreviation for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment which is an IDE standard. It is a data access standard interface in modern computers used to transfer data at high rates via compact ...

One of the more interesting ideas that has been floating around the world of gaming PCs in the last few years is the concept of back-connect motherboards. The principle of these systems is that ...

Between potential power supply price increases and the not too distant memory of melty cables, it feels like we were due for ...

The mystery of melting 12VHWPR connectors in GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs may be due to manufacturing defects as well as improper cable insertion, an investigation by Gamers Nexus published Wednesday has ...

Organized cables inside a PC case create clear airflow pathways, essential for optimal cooling, enhanced performance, and preventing overheating in any build. Pixabay, fancycrave1 Proper cable ...

Electrocution, faulty operation, fire hazards and building or operation code violations are but some of the dangers involved when cables become frayed or pinched and exposed. These dangers are present ...

This is a pretty silly pet peeve of mine, but I really hate devices that have hardwired cables. One of the most common offenders is subwoofers' power cables; you almost never see one that's removable.