Sata cable molex things

Sukh · 26 May 2007 at 14:46

I have a OCZ modstream PSU, its modular, and only provides power for 2 SATA devices:

This was fine when I built the PC, I had 1 HD and the DVD-RW on it, but now ive ordered a new HD and need more power.
Ive got hold of this:

I want to take the 6 pin block of the new one, remove the 2nd unbraided sata plug thing, and then daisy chain it from the original one.

Is this possible? I cant work out how to disconnect the Sata bits and how to put them back on. Also is it possible to power three devices from the one cable, i know the 12V rail has the juice just having them on 1 cable and socket on the PSU, any one got ideas?

[I know you can get a molex to sata power converter, i ordered one temporarily, but want it to look cleaner as it has a side window

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IAmATeaf · 26 May 2007 at 15:28

Doesn't the square end just plug into your PSU, I assume it's modular?

Sukh · 26 May 2007 at 15:36

Theres only square socket, and i already have the top cable powering two devices, and hence want to incorporate the 2nd in a daisy chain to power three devices.

Snapshot · 26 May 2007 at 18:38

Bite the bullet and live with the molex-to-SATA convertor.

Sukh · 26 May 2007 at 23:24

oh noes! i want to mod it so it keeps it all braided and clean

Snapshot · 27 May 2007 at 07:35

Get out the wire cutters and soldering iron?

Sukh · 27 May 2007 at 11:13

Surely theres a tool like the molex one for SATA connections?

IAmATeaf · 27 May 2007 at 12:25

Post some pics of what cable you are trying to join to what and we might be able to help.

Sukh · 27 May 2007 at 14:04

Get rid of the 6 pin block, and join the 5 wires into the existing SATA connection so there would be three devices that could be powered of the cable, and am going to cut off the un-braided cable.

(The bottom part of the picture is of one cable showing both ends)

Sukh · 27 May 2007 at 19:00

anyone know where to buy the SATA power connectors on their own? I can only find cables ready made, any help appreciated.

stinka · 27 May 2007 at 19:13

possibly at that large franchised electronics store that begins with m ends in s

Sukh · 27 May 2007 at 19:46

ends in "S"? i can only think of one ending in "N" :confused:

PhillyDee · 27 May 2007 at 19:47

molex - sata adaptor is about the best you are gonna get.

Snapshot · 27 May 2007 at 20:04

Sukh said:
ends in "S"? i can only think of one ending in "N"

Same one and I don't think they have bare SATA connectors.

Sukh · 27 May 2007 at 20:06

PhillyDee said:
molex - sata adaptor is about the best you are gonna get.

Ive ordered one, but i dont want to just have to put up, ive removed the second unbraided SATA cable, and removed the 6pin molex, now im planning to solder it into the old power cable as i cant find another way of doing it.

PhillyDee · 27 May 2007 at 20:18

Im lucky, my corsair power cables have plenty of sata on them. Plus, you can pull the right angled plugs off the cable and move them about (they are IDC-like connections). Just tape over the 'cuts' left by the plug. Shame the molex ones were not the same.

Sukh · 27 May 2007 at 21:42

Grrr im having real problems with this one, im scared if i solder the connections i might short circuit the power supply and cause real damage to everything else, especially as i know i have one of those cheap converters aswell....

PhillyDee · 28 May 2007 at 12:39

As long as you get the correct cables to the correct plugs and insulate each joint (I use heatshrink as it gives a better finish), you wont have a problem. It goes without saying to make sure its disconnected from the wall first . . .

Sukh · 28 May 2007 at 12:55

basically going to get some one at my dads workplace to solder it up, and then hot glue gun over the solders to insulate, they are already heat shrink wrapped.