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Most common is a 4 PIN connector that comes conntected to the power supply or jumped from another 4 PIN connector. The pins will be in a streaght line. There are now also SATA power connectors that once side "flat and long" connects the the CD drive and the other "fat and short" 4 PIN female end to connect to a 4 pin male end
What else can I help you with?
Why does a serial ATA drive sometimes have two power connectors on the drive?
One power connector is for the SATA power cable and the other is for the standard power cable. Use one or the other depending on what power connectors you have available in your system but not both.
Does a hard drive and a CD-ROM use the same type of power connector?
Some of them do. Your CD-ROM and hard drive can have molex power connector, or/and SATA power connecter. I think SCSI interface uses molex power connectors too.
Are power connectors for every day use?
Power connectors keep your electronics running! When the battery dies, you plug it in and it connects to your electric and charges.
What are the best types of LED light wire connectors to use for connecting different components in a lighting system?
The best types of LED light wire connectors to use for connecting different components in a lighting system are typically solderless connectors, such as twist-on wire connectors or push-in connectors. These connectors are easy to use and provide a secure and reliable connection for LED light wires.
What connectors from a power supply should be used with a graphics expansion card?
Graphics expansion cards typically require one or more 6-pin or 8-pin PCIe power connectors from the power supply. Some high-end graphics cards may also use dual 8-pin connectors or a combination of 6-pin and 8-pin connectors for additional power. It's essential to ensure that the power supply has the appropriate connectors and sufficient wattage to support the graphics card's power requirements. Always consult the graphics card's manual for specific power connector needs.
Which type of power connector is used to connect devices such as optical drives and hard drives?
There are two kinds in common use:Molex - an older standard, but still commonSATA - Serial ATA, a newer standardSee the related links for pictures.
What are the 3 basic types of connectors on a PC power supply?
AT Power Supply - still in use in older PCs.ATX Power Supply - commonly in use today.ATX-2 Power Supply - recently new standard.
Are there any connectors provided by the power supply that your system isn't using?
As a general rule, there are several extra power connectors of varying types on the power supply. This allows for expansion with various drives and devices. Some power supplies don't provide the serial ATA (SATA) connector. In which case, you can use an adapter power cord to accommodate SATA hard drives.
Every motherboard built today that includes serial ata connectors has at least one parallel ata connector on the board what is the most important reason this parallel ata is present?
Depending on the drive being installed you have to use either a serial ATA interface, or a paralell ATA interface. The power/data connectors are different so you would not be able to interchange the cables.
How can you connect a big 4 gauge power wire into your 350w amp?
use 4 gauge spade crimp connectors
What connector do you use on the motherboard to connect the hard drive I think there are four?
If there are four connectors, then you are probably referring to Serial ATA (SATA). If the connector is a small, L-shaped socket, then you simply need to get a SATA cable. It is a thin flat cable, almost always red with black connectors at the ends. At least one should have came with the motherboard/case/power supply or hard drive. You can usually use any of the plugs on the motherboard, but look for one that says SATA0 (zero) or SATA1. Just start with the lowest number you can find.
Can you use an ATX power supply with a microATX motherboard?
Yes. The connectors are the same. microATX is designed to be backwards-compatible with ATX, including interchangeable cases and power supplies.
