Can fan cables melt?

Don't worry it won't melt. You're fine. I have no idea if computer cables are covered with plastic or rubber or silicone but I know that the melting point of the cable is nowhere near what your GPU heatsink will get to. Well that's a relief, thank you for your time mate.
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Can CPU fan cable touching heatsink?

Touching isn't necessarily a problem, but not ideal at all! It would only be a "problem" if the heatsync got really hot and melted the wire insulation. Best to pick up a 24 pin extension cable and route it around the heat and avoid potential grounding or a short.
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Can cables touch radiator PC?

The radiator/fan will fit no problem but all the cabling running out of the PSU will be touching the side of the radiator where the hoses connects. Is that okay or do I need to wedge something none heat conductive between the cabling and radiator?
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Is it okay for cables to touch the Ram?

Premium Member. It's not going to hurt anything but aesthetics.
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Can Fan wires touch the motherboard?

As long as it's got a plastic shroud over the connector (ie no exposed metal connector or bare wire) it won't do any harm.
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Is it safe to run cables under motherboard?

It's perfectly safe, just make sure you don't bend the motherboard with a bulge of cables.
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Will a radiator melt wires?

It's incredibly important to keep wiring from making contact with radiators as the high temperatures could eventually melt the outer casing of the wire.
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Is it OK to have wires near a heater?

Electrical codes typically do not prohibit installing heaters below wall outlets, but most heater manufacturers recommend against it. The concern is that a cord plugged into the outlet will drape down onto the heater. This could melt the cord's plastic insulation, creating a serious shock and fire hazard.
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Can I plug AIO pump into CPU fan?

Can you plug an AIO pump into a fan header? Yes. It will work perfectly fine.
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Where should I plug my CPU fan?

CPU cooling fans should ALWAYS be plugged into the header that is specifically labeled “CPU Fan” and not “CPU Optional” or any other header. Sometimes these headers are white, but this is not always true.
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How do you remove a CPU fan wire?

Locate where this cable connects to the motherboard and disconnect it by grabbing the connector end and pulling up on the connector. If the connector is accessible, do not pull the wire by the cable. Instead, disconnect the cable by pulling on the connector end. Pulling on the wires may loosen them from the connector.
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Where does the CPU cooler cable go?

Connect the CPU cooler cable to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the cooler can properly function to prevent the CPU from overheating.
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Can 3 pins go into 4 pins?

A 3-pin case fan can easily be connected to a 4-pin connector on the motherboard.
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Can I plug 3-pin pump into 4 pin?

You can plug 3-pin connectors on a 4-pin header like this: Note that your 4-pin fan is a PWM fan that requires a 4-pin PWM header for it to function as intended. The 4th pin provides the PWM signal to your fan which allows it to change speed while using full +12V provided by the PWM header.
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Is PWM better than DC?

Power Consumption

Due to the way PWM fans function, they're generally more efficient than DC fans and use less power. Consider the duty cycles of PWM fans. When a fan is on a 40% duty cycle, it's only using electrical power 40% of the time. In comparison, the DC fans, if anything, will use a slightly lower voltage.
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What temperature do wires melt?

For example, PVC, a common wire insulator can melt in the range of 100-260°C (212-500°F) depending on the makeup of the PVC. Most commonly, PVC used for electronics manufacturing will melt between 160-190°C (320-374°F).
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How do you stop wires from overheating?

How can electrical outlets overheating be avoided?
  1. Limit the number of power strips. If too many power strips are using just one outlet, the potential overloading can lead to overheating. ...
  2. Check the wiring. Hire an experienced electrician to check wiring for wear and tear regularly. ...
  3. Inspect appliances.
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Why do wires get hot?

Due to the wires having electrical resistance, which means that they resist the motion of electrons, the electrons bump into atoms on the outside of the wire, and some of their kinetic energy is given to the atoms as thermal energy. This thermal energy causes the wire to heat up.
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Can a radiator set things on fire?

Electric radiators and heaters can cause fires in some cases. The National Fire Protection Association lists two main reasons these heating units contribute to fires in the home: The unit to located too closely to flammable material.
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Can TV cable go behind radiator?

Wires would likely be fine, unless it's an older radiator that burns to the touch then they'd probably melt.
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Can you put TV above radiator?

Generally, it's not advisable to mount a TV directly above the radiator. The heat from the radiator might be too much for the TV damaging it in the process. Apart from that, the high temperatures might cause electric faults that can cause a fire. Therefore, mounting a TV above the radiator should be your last option.
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How do I manage my gaming PC cable?

Connect any thin audio cables first, then move on to the USB cables, Ethernet cables, and power cables. Route each cable neatly, making sure not to create any tangles along the way, and then use Velcro strips to create tight bundles. Spiral wire wraps can also be great for tidying up the cables outside your PC.
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Do you need any extra cables when building a PC?

For the most part, the cables you need will be included with your power supply (for power needs, obviously), and with your motherboard (usually includes two to four SATA data cables). On the off chance your motherboard still has an IDE port, it will probably also include and IDE data cable.
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Can you control fan speed with 3 pin?

The speed of BOTH 3-pin and 4-pin fans can be controlled, but the method is different for the two types. For 3-pin fans, the connections to it are Ground to Pin #1, +VDC (varying) to Pin #2, and Speed signal on Pin #3.
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