BulldogX Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 The SATA connectors on the SATA cables for my CS450M are placed one below the other, which is typical. However, in my OEM (Dell) case, the hard drives are placed side-by-side. What I really need is a SATA cable in the shape of a Y, with one SATA connector on each 'arm' of the Y. Does Corsair make such a cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LangZone Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I don't believe Corsair does but there is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198015&cm_re=sata_splitter-_-12-198-015-_-Product Or molex 4pin powered ones: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812422777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogX Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thanks very much for your help. I get it ... You want me to split a single SATA connector into two, or to convert a molex into two SATA connectors. Since I know pitifully little of electrical engineering: Won't these splits reduce the power going to my SATA drives (by adding resistance at the split)? To take it a step further: Corsair gave me a molex cable with three connectors. With splitters I could power 2 SATA drives, a DVD drive and an internal USB 3 card from one cable. Does that seem like a bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Fitzgerald Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thanks very much for your help. I get it ... You want me to split a single SATA connector into two, or to convert a molex into two SATA connectors. Since I know pitifully little of electrical engineering: Won't these splits reduce the power going to my SATA drives (by adding resistance at the split)? To take it a step further: Corsair gave me a molex cable with three connectors. With splitters I could power 2 SATA drives, a DVD drive and an internal USB 3 card from one cable. Does that seem like a bad idea? In theory, there would a reduction in voltage due to increased resistance using the splitter but, in actual practice, it wouldn't be enough to be a problem. You probably wouldn't be able to measure the difference. You probably can get away with using the single cable to power all four devices, especially if they aren't all drawing current at full capacity all the time. I personally would prefer to split the load between two separate cables but, then, I tend to be overcautious (and a coward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LangZone Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Wouldn't be a problem at all to run all of those devices and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Fitzgerald Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 More would be pushing it. There is a reason manufacturers put only so many connectors on a cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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