Hard Drive Power Connection

[BigR]

Just purchased a new 550W PS from Logisys. The problem is the power connection for the hard drive does not fit. The old power supply's plug is a bit fatter at the bottom and has a metal clip. My question is if there is an adapter out there that will allow me to plug in my new PS correctly.

I purchased the PS so I could use my new 1800XT 512MB but I am dead in the water without this connection. My original supply is only around 300 watts.

Thanks

 

[uber_g]

is this what your r looking for ??

click the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812189003

 

[BigR]

Thanks for your reply. I think that is just splitter for two power connections instead of one, although I could not find a description on the product. The blue led would go with my power supply though.

I have emailed newegg to see if they have an adapter for me since I bought the PS from them anyway.

I may also try Fry's.

 

[pengwin]

what kind of HDD do u have?

 

[uber_g]

emm is it a Sata hard drive or does it use that big flat cable thing ( IDE ) ??



becuase IDE hard drive use a standard 4-pin Molex Connecter

and a SATA hard drive used, well a SATA power connecter

 

[BigR]

It is listed as a Serial ATA drive. Is that the same thing as a SATA drive? I don't know what the brand is. I purchased the computer new from HP about a month ago and the PS about 2 weeks later so they should be modern equipment.

 

[uber_g]

so u need a SATA connecter ok thats cool u can get em on newegg ..


the linky

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812101120

 

[azgard]

so u need a SATA connecter ok thats cool u can get em on newegg ..


the linky

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812101120

Their are no connectors at all on your power supply that look like the above mentioned plug on the right?

 

[theaxemaster]

According to the logisys 550W PS on newegg, its got both SATA and molex connectors, so I don't see how you could be having a problem. I don't think there has been a HD made in the last 5 years that didn't use one of those connectors.

 

[BigR]

The plug that was used before is slightly larger at the bottom and has a metal clip to it on one side. The male end at the top sets to one side instead centered like the the new one. I can plug the new one in the slot, but it does not set snug and my HDD is not being recognized at start up.

The HP rep may have said something about it being a SATA 2 plug. Is there such a thing?

 

[pengwin]

not that i knows of.


maybe this is what ur talking about (plug on the right)

http://www.timely.ne.jp/picture/SATA2-PW20.gif


maybe one of these

http://sierra-cables.com/SATA/Images/SATA-Combo-Cable-3.jpg

 

[BigR]

The plug from the first picture is very similar. Do you know where I can find one?