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#6 ·
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Originally Posted by KoolGuy View Post
Do you happen to know what the maximum wattage 18 AWG can hold at 12V?
It depends on the length. And it honestly is more how much AMPERAGE is safe to push through each individual wire.
 
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Originally Posted by nzgroller View Post
im not to sure why the do that on the mobo cable, but i'm certain some manufacturers do it, more stability?

i don't know too much about proper electronics
I think you might be getting confused. the "new" CPU wire took the load of the ATX 24..

I do know inside the PSU they use bigger cables.
 
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Originally Posted by Christoph@ANTEC View Post
From what I know from us here is that we do that with CPU and GPU wires with all the newer models. It costs more but it's better.
Wow, an actual Antec rep! Hi!!!!

Actually, I think you're even the same guy that helped me with my last RMA. Just wanted you to know, I posted my experience here somewhere. Been recommending Antec units since
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Wow, an actual Antec rep! Hi!!!!

Actually, I think you're even the same guy that helped me with my last RMA. Just wanted you to know, I posted my experience here somewhere. Been recommending Antec units since
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Wow, that sounded really fanboyish
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Appreciated!
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#14 ·
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Originally Posted by KoolGuy View Post
Exactly the point. I Guess..

So Christoper is there any specific reason why you use bigger wires for CPU/GPU. I heard 18 AWG could handle it what would be the use?
18 AWG can handle it but bigger is better in this case imo. It can handle more then the thinner wires.
 
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The bigger wires don't get as hot, less power lost as heat, and maybe it has an effect on EMI as well.
 
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The bigger wires don't get as hot, less power lost as heat, and maybe it has an effect on EMI as well.
You forgot (explicitly) that thicker wires means less voltage drop.
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True, but that also ties into lost power since it has to do with the wire's resistance.

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True, but that also ties into lost power since it has to do with the wire's resistance.

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A) You didn't mention resistence explicitly.
B) Power loss could be via current loss.

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A) You didn't mention resistence explicitly.
B) Power loss could be via current loss.

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