Molex connectors

benjo · 23 Aug 2008 at 20:52

Just noticed that i'm not using any of the molex power connectors from my PSU. I cant be the only one?

PCI-Express 6 pin for graphics card, SATA power connector for DVD/HDDS, 3 pin connectors for fans. Is there going to be a point where PSU's no longer have molex connectors? Seems a bit of a waste of cables to me. Although there is the modular PSU route..

Acid_death69 · 23 Aug 2008 at 21:38

well depends, aren't you using any molex connectors for your pump? and most of the time they're used for fans

benjo · 23 Aug 2008 at 21:39

Pump also uses a 3 pin

Acid_death69 · 23 Aug 2008 at 21:40

lol well then, seen as you dont have any fans you wont need em. If you have a modular PSU this can be a good asset to you

IAmATeaf · 23 Aug 2008 at 22:50

So what do you plug the 3-pin connectors into? The mobo?

Leezy · 23 Aug 2008 at 23:55

I only use molex's for fans other than that no actual hardware, so yeah hardware is starting to make them redundant but we all need fans right?

Acid_death69 · 24 Aug 2008 at 00:00

Leezy said:
I only use molex's for fans other than that no actual hardware, so yeah hardware is starting to make them redundant but we all need fans right?

not really, res 1 v1 and v2 dont use any fans what so ever, they dont require 4 pin connector

and you can cool all your components within the case with it

Tis really a trick scene as the res 1 line is'nt powered by the PSU :cool:

Bigdogbmx · 24 Aug 2008 at 00:03

I see what you guys are saying, but it cant hurt to have a spare molex or 2 there incase you need to hook up say a cathode, or a fan controller, or anything that runs off 12V really can it?

Leezy · 24 Aug 2008 at 00:04

lol please enlighten me what is res?

Acid_death69 · 24 Aug 2008 at 00:09

Bigdogbmx said:
I see what you guys are saying, but it cant hurt to have a spare molex or 2 there incase you need to hook up say a cathode, or a fan controller, or anything that runs off 12V really can it?

oh yerr for defo, i agree, but you can live without them

lol please enlighten me what is res?

Zalman Reserator1 v2 Fanless Water Cooling System

tis a canny peice of gear like

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...an Reserator1 v2 Fanless Water Cooling System

Leezy · 24 Aug 2008 at 00:15

Ah that thing looks sleek, so I guess you were right then

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PhillyDee · 24 Aug 2008 at 02:11

Molex plugs wont die at all. If anything they may be made smaller, but I dont see it happening for a long time yet. Things like hot-swap bays (Such as the IcyDocks) use 2 molexs for their power. They are sturdier than SATA power connectors too.

Acid_death69 · 24 Aug 2008 at 11:14

they are indeed, they cant half be a pain when trying to remove the silly buggers

AbsenceJam · 24 Aug 2008 at 11:41

If SATA power connectors weren't so weak they could just replace Molex from PSU's with them and supply some SATA>Molex adaptors. Unfortunately that just isn't the case, and all sorts of components and accessories need power.

Cob · 24 Aug 2008 at 13:42

I'm only using one molex, and that's because I've ran out of SATA connectors and my Raptors can use the molex connector as well as SATA connectors.