Level up your gaming PC's reliability with Overclockers UK’s extensive range of PC power cables. Designed with the latest high-performance power supplies in mind, our selection includes kettle leads for UK and EU PSUs. What’s more, with two, three, and even five-meter power cables available, you can easily keep your setup perfectly minimalist and achieve the perfect cable management.
Choosing the right power cable is super important! Whether you're plugging in your monitor or PC power supply, you’ll need the appropriate connector. There are four main types of external power cable you may come across:
Most external cables are often referred to as simply kettle leads. However, only the C13 Power Cable is technically called this. Featuring three pins with two parallel and one slightly lower in the middle, this cable is usually used for TVs or PC power supplies.
C15 or Hot Condition Power Cables are visually similar to the C13 kettle lead. However, the feature a groove between the two lower pins and are rated for high temperatures.
Often simply referred to as Cloverleaf Power Cables, C5 connectors again feature three pins which are circular in shape and close together.
Finally, the C7 or Figure 8 Power Lead is most commonly found as the connector for some laptop power bricks.
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Read MorePC power cables, also known as kettle leads, are versatile and compatible with various devices. You can use them to power your PSU, monitor, gaming console, and other electronic devices that require a standard power cable connection.
You’ll most likely need a C13 kettle lead for your gaming computer’s PSU. However, make sure to check your manufacturer’s manual before connecting any cable.
