Swapping in a braided cable kit does not have to mean swapping out the power supply that came with the build. That assumption trips up a lot of first-time upgraders staring at a plain grey PSU lead running through a glass panel, wondering if the tidy look they want means a whole new unit underneath.

Quick Answer

Yes. A budget build keeps its current supply, because these extensions attach to the leads already fitted. Nothing is unplugged from the unit itself. R549 adds 30cm of nylon sleeving to four visible runs, far below the price of a new supply.

🔌 Extensions join the lead, not the unit

An AsiaHorse extension is male-to-female: one end plugs into your existing PSU lead, the other end carries the connector on to the socket. That means the supply itself is never touched. Whatever wattage and protection it already delivers stays exactly the same; the only thing that changes is what the cable looks like between the join and the socket. For a build on a tight budget, that distinction is the whole appeal, since a coloured, braided finish arrives for R549 rather than the cost of a new unit.

💰 What R549 actually buys

The kit covers four leads: the 24-pin motherboard cable, the 8-pin (4+4) CPU cable and two 8-pin (6+2) graphics cables, each 30cm of 18AWG copper under nylon braid, combs included. That is the visible set in most budget builds, priced as one purchase rather than four separate ones. A new entry-level power supply typically costs several times that figure before it changes a single thing about how the cabling looks, which is why an extension kit is the cheaper route to a tidier interior when the unit underneath is doing its job fine.

🛠️ Fitting it without disturbing anything else

No soldering, no rewiring, and no need to touch the supply's own cables at the source. Power down, unplug at the wall, remove the side panel and fit each extension between the existing lead and its socket, one at a time. The comprehensive cable solutions range covers what else pairs with a build like this, and if a full custom cable set is ever on the cards later, individually sleeved premium cables shows what that costs by comparison - useful context for judging whether the extension route is really the budget option it looks like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to replace my power supply to get sleeved cables?

No. An extension joins the end of the lead your unit already has, so the supply stays exactly where it is and keeps doing its job.

How is an extension different from a replacement cable set?

A replacement set unplugs from the supply itself and only fits modular units. An extension adds to the existing lead and fits any unit.

What does the AsiaHorse four-piece set cost?

It is listed at R549 including VAT. Component pricing moves, so treat that as the current band rather than a number fixed for the year.

Which leads does a budget build usually show?

The motherboard lead, the CPU lead and one or two graphics leads. That is exactly the set of four this kit is built around.

Is any rewiring or soldering involved?

None. The connectors are moulded, so the job is unplugging a lead, seating the extension between it and the socket, then plugging back in.

Can I do this on a build that is already finished?

Yes, though you will need to reach behind the tray. Power down, unplug at the wall and work one lead at a time so nothing is left half-seated.

Ready to give your build a tidier finish? Have a look through Evetech's power supply range and see which finishes suit the case you are already running.