NZXT Custom Individually Sleeved Cable Extensions Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
0 up · 0 down · 0 ratings
Description
NZXT has finally solved an age old problem. Almost every power supply on the market is either sleeved improperly or uses bad quality sleeving that looks like garbage. Now you can get the same look as if you sleeved every individual wire yourself without the hours and hours that goes into a project like that.
The video provides an unboxing and first look at NZXT custom individually sleeved cable extensions, presented by Linus Tech Tips. The host begins by describing three different NZXT cable products and quickly tearing into the packaging to reveal sleeved extension cables designed to mimic the look of fully sleeved individual wires without the long, tedious process. He explains the concept popularized by the MurderMod community, where each wire is sleeved separately so that most of the sleeved portion is hidden behind the motherboard while the visible end is the colored, aesthetic portion. NZXT addresses the practicality challenge of sleeving cables by offering extension cables that reroute the main connectors so the sleeved wires can be displayed more cleanly, reducing the need to sleeve every wire from the power supply itself. The host comments on the quality of the sleeving, noting that the wires are black with black sleeving, which minimizes visibility of the individual wires and yields a premium finish. He demonstrates three products: a Molex to SATA adapter extension, a standard 24-pin extender for motherboard connections, and an 8-pin (or CPU) extender, each designed to route cables behind the motherboard tray for a neater overall appearance. Throughout, he emphasizes the aesthetic payoff of a black, uniform look over the traditional multi-colored wires, and hints at compatibility with popular cases like the Obsidian 800D as a visual showcase. The segment concludes with a quick note that these extensions will be available soon from NZXT, inviting viewers to expect more from the product lineup and to see how the extensions integrate into a clean build look.
Topics · technology · pc_hardware · unboxing · aesthetics · modularity · computer_cabling
Questions answered
- What is the main purpose of NZXT's individually sleeved cable extensions?
- The extensions let you route and display individually sleeved wires from the motherboard connectors behind the case, achieving a clean, premium look without sleeving every wire from the power supply.
- Which cables are showcased in the unboxing?
- The video features a 24-pin motherboard extension, an 8-pin CPU/motherboard extension, and a Molex to four SATA adapter extension, all sleeved for a uniform black finish.
- Why is the sleeving designed to use black wires with black sleeving?
- Using black wires with black sleeving hides the color variations of individual wires, enhancing the visual consistency and premium appearance of the build.