Molex Connector Chain?

explicit4u · 16 Feb 2009 at 00:14

A quick question, i have an Antec 1200 case and those familiar with it will know that it has 5 fans all powered buy molex connectors. These molex connectors can plug into each other and form a "molex chain", i was wondering if its safe to link them all up and plug them into 1 molex power lead from the 850w Corsair PSU.

Theguy · 16 Feb 2009 at 00:22

you would be fine. even with a 100 watt psu. put it that way.

PhillyDee · 16 Feb 2009 at 00:24

Yup. Dont worry about it.

explicit4u · 16 Feb 2009 at 00:37

Oh, OK, thnx for your help, was just curious, so is there a limit to how much juice i can suck up from the molex connector?

bremen1874 · 16 Feb 2009 at 01:38

The pins used in molex sockets appear to be rated to 13amps so assuming the cable used is heavy enough, and the connectors are in good condition, it's unlikely you'd be able to overload one in normal use.