AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 2

Progress of our latest custom project, the AMD Frame, has been steady since the initial launch of part 1 and today we are back working on the build. In this video we focus on modifying cables, as I make a full set of custom power cables for the Seasonic power supply from scratch, giving you the lowdown on how they are made – as we all love custom sleeved cables, right?!

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:52 Creating custom power cables (1:40 link to Seasonic custom video)
15:56 Cable making (timelapse)
21:54 Cables complete
22:18 Checking everything is working
23:09 AMD Adrenalin software
28:27 FSR & RSR / Other settings
30:08 Changing some of the wiring
33:31 Wiring mod timelapse
35:45 Improved cables straight into power supply!
36:45 Next mods for Part 3

In our AMD Frame Part 2 video, I give a refresher course on how custom sleeved PSU cables are made from scratch. We showed you the complete process in detail of how to make custom cables in one of our previous custom build projects, but today’s video is more of a recap on how it's done for those of you who may be thinking of making your own set of custom cables and need a quick refresh.

We take a look at the hardware that is needed to build custom cables such as the wire type, PET sleeving, terminal pins and connectors, as well as the tools you will find essential for building a full set of PSU cables from scratch. There are various ways to build custom cables, using different wire gauges, various types of sleeving and techniques depending on the guide you watch or read. This is our take on it, it may not be the only way about it, but it always results in a great-looking, reliable set of cables in the end.

Tools Required for Building Custom Cables:

• Diagonal wire cutters – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Redline-67923-Diagonal-Handles/dp/B011IL4BRC
• Auto wire stripping tool – https://www.amazon.co.uk/US-PRO-Adjusting-Stripper-Crimper/dp/B07KJFTZVF
• Dupont Ratchet Crimping Tool – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connectors-Queta-1550PCS-Crimping-Connector/dp/B07S1SDKSC
• ATX / EPS / PCI-E PSU Connector Pin Removal Extractor Tool – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181671493584?hash=item2a4c76ffd0:g:BzAAAOSwFfhXjVz0
• Heat gun – https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOOLSTEK-Electric-Temperatures-Dissolve-Adhesives/dp/B0969WVKHQ
• Digital multimeter – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-41818-Dmm201-Digital-Multimeter/dp/B0779F6JZT

Custom PSU Cable Hardware:

• 16 AWG hook-up wire – https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/hook-up-wire/0333385/
• MDPC-X Small PET Sleeving – https://pexonpcs.co.uk/collections/mdpc-x-small-sleeving-2
• Molex Mini-Fit Jr Female Crimp terminals – https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crimp-contacts/1790819/
• 7mm heat shrink sleeving – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FK8XPNP
• Solder Seal Wire Connectors – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09S8RRMW1
• ATX cable connector housings –  https://pexonpcs.co.uk/collections/connectors-1
• Cable combs – https://pexonpcs.co.uk/collections/cable-combs-1

As you can see from the video, building custom cables is very time-consuming and can work out quite expensive if you need to buy tools, get quantities incorrect or make a major mistake and have to re-do some cables. You can buy custom-made cables from the likes of Overclockers UK,  Pexon PCs or cablemod but nothing is more rewarding than sitting back and admiring your work after taking the time to build your own.

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KitGuru says: What do you guys think of our DIY custom cables? Are they up to scratch for the AMD Frame build? Will this guide tempt you into making your own set of custom power cables? Let us know!

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