G glennxx1 Member May 15, 2008 #1 does it matter if you use a legacy connector on a sata hard drive? or do you have to use the sata power hook up from the PSU?
does it matter if you use a legacy connector on a sata hard drive? or do you have to use the sata power hook up from the PSU?
StrangleHold Moderator Staff member May 15, 2008 #2 If it has a molex power connector its fine to use it. Just dont use both at the same time on most drives.
If it has a molex power connector its fine to use it. Just dont use both at the same time on most drives.
G glennxx1 Member May 15, 2008 #3 so i wouldnt gain or lose anything by using a 4 pin connector rather than the specific sata power wire from the HD? (im laying out my wires trying to get the best routes before i start plugging in and zip tieng)
so i wouldnt gain or lose anything by using a 4 pin connector rather than the specific sata power wire from the HD? (im laying out my wires trying to get the best routes before i start plugging in and zip tieng)
