In-Win BM648 Problem

BYTEr · 23 Jul 2009 at 14:16

Just got this case and it was my understanding this case could house a 5.25" drive and a 3.5" hard drive, I've managed to get both installed but the PSU only has 1 sata connector so I obviously cant have both installed, am I being thick or were you meant to purchase a converter to have both installed?

Thanks in advance.

betaspin · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:14

BYTEr said:
Just got this case and it was my understanding this case could house a 5.25" drive and a 3.5" hard drive, I've managed to get both installed but the PSU only has 1 sata connector so I obviously cant have both installed, am I being thick or were you meant to purchase a converter to have both installed?

You will need a molex to sata converter, do a google search and you will find that you can get one for under 2 pounds + postage. Also check to see if one was not included with your MB.

Black Hat · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:27

Youll need one of these

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-052-GE&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=196

BYTEr · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:32

Thanks, grr annoying.

Black Hat · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:41

BYTEr said:
Thanks, grr annoying.

Can be had at a certain highstreet electronics shop if your in a hurry

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BYTEr · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:23

OMG I can't believe this, the mains cable isn't a normal one, like a 2 pin one so obviously cant plug it in, is this normal

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Black Hat · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:34

BYTEr said:
OMG I can't believe this, the mains cable isn't a normal one, like a 2 pin one so obviously cant plug it in, is this normal ?

Im guessing its possibly a US one then, did u buy it in this country?

BYTEr · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:35

Black Hat said:
Im guessing its possibly a US one then, did u buy it in this country?

Yeah, from OCuK.

Black Hat · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:38

BYTEr said:
Yeah, from OCuK.

Is the plug on the back like a regular kettle lead? got any spare lying around maybe? other than that the only other option is to RMA it

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betaspin · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:41

BYTEr said:
OMG I can't believe this, the mains cable isn't a normal one, like a 2 pin one so obviously cant plug it in, is this normal ?

According to this picture http://www.in-win.com.tw/products/pc_case/BM-Series/bm639_back.jpg you should have a standard 3 pin connector. Perhaps you are talking about the internal connector to the PSU, but this should have been supplied with the box.

BYTEr · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:42

Yeah, its 2 pin plug, guess I'll have to take it all apart again and RMA it.

EDIT: I'll have another look in the box n stuff.

I just have 1 mains lead, one end the 3 pin one which goes in the back of the PSU but the plug which I plug into the mains is a 2 pin one.

mcwildcard · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:48

I don't remember having that issue during my build, I'll check when I get in.
I did get a two pronged power lead though, mine was also from ocuk.

BYTEr · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:57

mcwildcard said:
I don't remember having that issue during my build, I'll check when I get in.
I did get a two pronged power lead though, mine was also from ocuk.

Oh, well I can't obviously connect a 2 pin plug in the mains and it hasn't come with a adapter of any sorts.