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Power Connector on SATA drive
Name: JackMan Date: December 8, 2004 at 15:10:04 Pacific OS: Windows XP Home CPU/Ram: 2.0g 512meg
Comment:
Do SATA drives require a different power connector than IDE?
Name: Free Weasel Date: December 8, 2004 at 15:15:48 Pacific
Reply:
Yes, at least most. I've read some still use the normal molex connectors but most use newer smaller ones. But you can get adapters for the molex connectors!
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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill Date: December 8, 2004 at 16:03:40 Pacific
Reply:
Newer PSUs should come with the proper connector and the Drive may come with an adapter.
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Response Number 3
Name: JackMan Date: December 8, 2004 at 16:52:54 Pacific
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