-=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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