steven37 Distinguished Jun 22, 2012 283 2 18,795 Sep 2, 2012 #1 What cable or cables do i need for this hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
What cable or cables do i need for this hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
larkspur Distinguished Mar 10, 2011 2,252 111 20,640 Sep 2, 2012 #2 For the signal, you need a SATA signal cable such as: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119230 For power: Unless your PSU is ancient, it should have a SATA power connector, if it doesn't you'll need one of these to convert 4-pin molex to SATA power: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200061 Upvote 0 Downvote
For the signal, you need a SATA signal cable such as: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119230 For power: Unless your PSU is ancient, it should have a SATA power connector, if it doesn't you'll need one of these to convert 4-pin molex to SATA power: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200061
Dr_JRE Honorable Aug 12, 2012 423 0 10,960 Sep 2, 2012 #3 SATA cable and SATA power cable (if your PSU does not have SATA power, then you will need to purchase a molex to sata adapter, or a new power supply.) Upvote 0 Downvote
SATA cable and SATA power cable (if your PSU does not have SATA power, then you will need to purchase a molex to sata adapter, or a new power supply.)
larkspur Distinguished Mar 10, 2011 2,252 111 20,640 Sep 2, 2012 #4 Oh, and make sure that 18" cable that I linked is long enough for your setup. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dr_JRE Honorable Aug 12, 2012 423 0 10,960 Sep 2, 2012 #5 Good advice. I have been having trouble with short cables lately. Everything is going small form factor but there's still tons of huge gaming cases out there. Upvote 0 Downvote
Good advice. I have been having trouble with short cables lately. Everything is going small form factor but there's still tons of huge gaming cases out there.