I have a 1.8" SSD that I was looking to hook up to my desktop. It requires 3.3v. Looking at my PSU specs it lists a 3.3v output (Corsair 750TX) yet I was under the impression that the molex connectors are 5v...so where does the 3.3v connector come from?
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Confused about 3.3v output
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Regular 4-pin molex connectors don't have 3.3v, only 5v and 12v.
But you will notice that SATA power connectors have an extra wire, an Orange wire in addition to the Red and Yellow wires. The Orange wire is 3.3v.
The SSD very likely just uses a regular SATA power connector, so there shouldn't be any issue.
But you will notice that SATA power connectors have an extra wire, an Orange wire in addition to the Red and Yellow wires. The Orange wire is 3.3v.
The SSD very likely just uses a regular SATA power connector, so there shouldn't be any issue.
the same for laptop and desktop?
2.5" laptop SATA drives use the same power and data connectors as 3.5" desktop drives.