Is using a power cord from a lower wattage PSU in a higher wattage unit a problem?

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Joyce P

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Hi all...I have my computer together, everything is up a running fine. My question is this: I am running a Corsair 750watt PSU and I couldn't find the power cord for it so I'm using the power cord from a 350watt PSU that came with the case. Is this okay? The thing physically fits into the back of the Corsair and it seems to run fine. My only concern is that higher watt PSU's use a different gauge wiring. Am I safe and am I getting all of my power and performance? Thanks for any replies!

- Joyce
 
You can take the ac cord off of a 300w supply and use that on a 1000w model if you want to as long as the cord itself is good and not falling apart. The same ac cord can generally be used on just about any supply you want. The ac voltage always remains the same while wattage output to the main board and drives is what sees an increase.
 
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