hotdog453 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Howdy all! Looking to change computer cases, and the case I have in mind has a backplane that needs 12 4-pin molex plugs connected into it. No SATA plugs will be needed. In the interest of not having to use splitters, which I'm not a huge fan of, does anyone know of any particular models of PSUs that have 12+ molex plugs? I've been scouring Newegg, but with no search function to tighten the search, it's a pain in the butt Thanks for any advice! Link to comment
RobJ Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I don't think you can avoid splitters for this. Do you mind my asking what are the objections to them? Link to comment
WeeboTech Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 This one is close http://www.corsair.com/products/hx/default.aspx From what someone posted a while ago, you can get replacement cables and purchase additional modular cables using them instead of the sata ones. There are also adapters that make the SATA power connectors work like modulars. Link to comment
bubbaQ Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Such an objection to the judicious use of splitters is simply irrational. There is nothing wrong with using them, as long as you are not exceeding the current ratings. Splitting a single molex on the PSU to 4 typical hard drives is fine. If you found this magic PSU with 12 moles connectors, their leads would all be soldered together to the same buss inside the PSU. Link to comment
hotdog453 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 It's primarily an cleanliness issue. I've long since given up trying to keep my cases attractive looking, but the splitters never seem to help. Not a technical issue at all. If they don't exist, so be it Thanks! Link to comment
WeeboTech Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Here's a possibility. http://www.thenerds.net/STARTECHCOM.LP4_TO_SATA_15_PIN_POWER_ADAPTER_FM.LP4SATAFM.html?affid=8&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=LP4SATAFM%5E~%5ESTARTECH.COM Link to comment
bubbaQ Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I don't know what the fuss is about "cable clutter" ... my machine room looks fine. Link to comment
NAS Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ive seen some bad cabling in my time but that takes the prize Link to comment
Joe L. Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I color code mine, it make it much easier when I try to find the other end... Link to comment
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