SATA to Molex?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by BulletSponge62485, May 27, 2009.

  1. BulletSponge62485

    BulletSponge62485 Private E-2

    Ok, not sure if this can be done, so basically, I am just looking for a second opinion.

    Here is the problem: I have a new hard drive that I need to put into a machine. The new hard drive does not have a molex power connector. The machine only has molex power connectors. So what I need is a cable that is molex male on one end, and SATA female on the other.

    Here is my solution: Is it possible that I can take a cable that has a molex male connector and somehow splice it together with a SATA cable with a female connector?
     
  2. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

  3. BulletSponge62485

    BulletSponge62485 Private E-2

    Oh I know that they can be bought, I am asking, can they be made? If so, do you know of a guide? The issue I am seeing is that the molex has 4 cables running into it, the sata has 5...
     
  4. BulletSponge62485

    BulletSponge62485 Private E-2

    I was just looking at some pictures and I think I have an idea in mind. Hopefully this won't shock me... :)
     
  5. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Hopefully your PSU is a good one and can take a short circuit. ;) Make sure of the pinouts as I don't know if your HDD has power protection, if any do for that fact.
     
  6. BulletSponge62485

    BulletSponge62485 Private E-2

    We will soon find out... :-D
     
  7. BulletSponge62485

    BulletSponge62485 Private E-2

    It works. I spliced to cables together and it works like a dream!:cool
     

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