I'm designing a case with the PSU in the middle-ish. I have to extend the power cable. Are there any other types of connectors that are smaller than the C13/C14 plug that are capable of holding the same voltage and current?
C13/C14 Alternatives
- Thread starter HeroXLazer
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You most likely won't find something that holds the same current as the C13/14 plug, but it is likely overkill for what you're going to be doing (125V x 15A = 1875W). I've successfully used a polarized C7/8 cord before which will carry 125V @ 10A (1250W) and is much smaller.
The C5/6 Cloverleaf you often see on laptop bricks is another option that has the same amperage limit as the C7/8 but is slightly larger due to having a third wire for ground (this may or may not be important to you). Handy reference here:
http://www.stayonline.com/reference-iec320.aspx
The C5/6 Cloverleaf you often see on laptop bricks is another option that has the same amperage limit as the C7/8 but is slightly larger due to having a third wire for ground (this may or may not be important to you). Handy reference here:
http://www.stayonline.com/reference-iec320.aspx
Yeah, those seem like a good option, because the most powerful Flex ATX PSU is 500 Watts.
Do keep in mind that this connector does not have a ground pin. ATX compliant PSUs are all designed to be grounded, circumventing that creates a potential hazard. So if you're planning to sell this case, I highly advise against using a plug like this!
