Difference Between SATA and MOLEX power?

[Jim Gravina]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if there is a difference between the SATA and MOLEX power connectors. I have both on my PSU...but the way things are positioned, only the MOLEX will reach. Is it fine to use the MOLEX? Or should I re arrange so the SATA power will reach....

Thanks alot,
Jim

 

[Tazman2]

If you have both then you can use either one.

 

[Jim Gravina]

Ok, I just wasnt sure if one supplied better power over the other...thanks!

 

[BillR]

Ok, I just wasnt sure if one supplied better power over the other...thanks!

Important, either one but not both

 

[Zero82z]

I believe the SATA connectors have an extra 3.3V line, but it isn't used by anything currently so a standard molex will work just as well.

 

[Jesus_Faction]

Important, either one but not both

sorry for the mega thread necro, but what would happen if you used both at once?

 

[eViL_M@LuM]

sorry for the mega thread necro, but what would happen if you used both at once?

An epic nuclear fission reaction that would consume all the worlds porn industry. Please don't do it