-=PCTechTalk=- Re: SATA power connectors
- From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 00:42:34 -0500
Don,
I've been doing a lot of research on a repeatable Stop error (BSOD) that
involves the nv4_disp.dll file (one of nvidia's graphics driver support
files). While checking out how the RAM might be involved, I came across the
following forum post and immediately thought of your question here about
power supplies. Have a look.
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8604
Peace,
Gman
"The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:41 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- SATA power connectors
>I have two SATA hard drives in my old Dellfromhell computer.
> I have no more available SATA power connectors available in my new HP.
> They are used by the Hard drive and DVD drive. There are several
> available standard power connectors available.
>
> Do I need to get an adapter? I know the drives have standard power
> connectors on them (one has a plastic cap on it for some reason...maybe
> not able to use it?) and those can most likely be used, but is there any
> advantage to the SATA style connector that might prove beneficial? other
> than being easier to connect and disconnect.
>
> Also, I may need to buy an external case to use the other SATA drive.
> Cheap is good. On/Off swith is nice. External power supply is VERY good
> as I have a small P/S in the computer. But....
>
> If the 300 watt PS can handle the drive I would rather mount it
> internally. I would have three hard drives, DVD drive, an external hard
> drive which has its own P/S, and one or two thumb drives all connected at
> once in addition to the usual stuff inside (everything is integrated in
> the mobo so expansion card are present). Would that overtax the P/S?
> Would they be dumb enough to put in more connectors than the p/s could
> support?
>
> Don
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