Power conversion

[joker]

Ok, I have a PSU that has a ton of SATA power cords but only 2 4 pin connections. I am looking for an adapter that will convert 2 SATA cords into a 6 pin for my video card........Anyone know where I can find these??

[Maxwell]

Ok, I have a PSU that has a ton of SATA power cords but only 2 4 pin connections. I am looking for an adapter that will convert 2 SATA cords into a 6 pin for my video card........Anyone know where I can find these??
Like this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812196870&cm_re=4_to_6_pin-_-12-196-870-_-Product)?

[DrPop]

Like this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812196870&cm_re=4_to_6_pin-_-12-196-870-_-Product)?

Actually, no, that is the standard molex to pci-e power.

What he needs is a sata to pci-e.
I think you will have to get a couple of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198026&cm_re=sata_molex-_-12-198-026-_-Product

And then go from the molex out into the standard molex to pci-e power that Max linked to (and which you probably already have).

It may look a little ugly, but the card won't care; power is power! ;)

[Fire$torm]

Not trying to step on any toes here......

I would be very careful about that. Many PSUs have multiple voltage rails to feed the various connectors. If your PSU is designed this way then the SATA connectors have a lower max current rating then standard molex. And using a SATA adapter setup would most likely fry the SATA voltage rail. Literally.

Edit: There is also a chance that the wires for SATA connectors are a smaller gauge wire which would further limit max usable current.

[Maxwell]

You're right - I misread the post. :mad:

[DrPop]

You're right - I misread the post. :mad:

Damn! Quick, someone write that on the calendar! ;) :o

@ F$ - could he find the rating of his SATA rail and see what the AMPs are? I see what you're getting at, but maybe for a smallish- GPU? ;)

[John P. Myers]

using the SATA to Molex converters, i would only use 1 of the 2 Molex's from each converter for the Molex to 6pin converter. Also the sticker on the PSU should tell what the power rating of each rail is.

[Fire$torm]

Damn! Quick, someone write that on the calendar! ;) :o

@ F$ - could he find the rating of his SATA rail and see what the AMPs are? I see what you're getting at, but maybe for a smallish- GPU? ;)


using the SATA to Molex converters, i would only use 1 of the 2 Molex's from each converter for the Molex to 6pin converter. Also the sticker on the PSU should tell what the power rating of each rail is.

What JPM said. <----- He's a "smart fart" as my sister would say. :P

[Dandasarge]

you can find this on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/SATA-15PIN-6PIN-PCI-E-Video-Card-Power-Cable-m-f-/180651470151?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0faaad47

Its not going to handle a Video Card though look at this for the science.

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#sata

[YoDude9999]

I think Dandasarges second link should be made a sticky in (the/a) Essential Hardware Info forum. Good stuff for sure!

Yo-

[joker]

Thx for the info Dan.