R rebell07 In Runtime Messages 347 Location Dorset Uk Aug 29, 2007 #1 is molex just the thing to give power to the drives? im just wondering because im looking at parts for my new build
is molex just the thing to give power to the drives? im just wondering because im looking at parts for my new build
b1gapl Mod Emeritus Messages 13,044 Location USA Aug 29, 2007 #2 Yes...the 4-pin molex cable, is the cable that gives the device, power.
P phucng_10 Fully Optimized Messages 2,456 Location San Jose, California Aug 29, 2007 #4 Well, Molex is for IDE HDD which needs an IDE cable along with a 4-Pin Molex Connector to power up the HDD. If you're using SATA then there isn't a need for Molex (unless you're connecting multiple fans).
Well, Molex is for IDE HDD which needs an IDE cable along with a 4-Pin Molex Connector to power up the HDD. If you're using SATA then there isn't a need for Molex (unless you're connecting multiple fans).
D DaMadScientist Baseband Member Messages 69 Aug 29, 2007 #5 some SATA drives also support 4 pin Molex
Apokalipse Golden Master Messages 14,559 Location Melbourne, Australia Aug 29, 2007 #6 DaMadScientist said: some SATA drives also support 4 pin Molex Click to expand... as well as some fans, lights, pumps, and fan controllers my motherboard uses a 4 pin molex connector for extra power when using SLI'd video cards
DaMadScientist said: some SATA drives also support 4 pin Molex Click to expand... as well as some fans, lights, pumps, and fan controllers my motherboard uses a 4 pin molex connector for extra power when using SLI'd video cards