Questions tagged [molex]
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RGB light acting weird
I added 2 fans through molex connections (0.18 Amps each) and now the side panel case RGB does not automatically go on anymore when I start up my PC, even after disconnecting the new fans.
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PATA connectors looks like MOLEX in my power-supply-unit
I have installed this Corsair CV550 PSU in my computer. In the specification it says it has 2 PATA connector in single cable. Check the following image:
As I don't have or need any PATA powered ...
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What is the current (amperage) rating of a Molex Connector?
I am using a fan hub that is connected to my PSU with a Molex connector. I would like to know how many amps the Molex connector can handle, and hence how much current the fan hub can draw. Wikipedia ...
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Graphics card power consumption regarding PCI power and 6-Pin power [duplicate]
I am aware that the PCI-E slot can power up to 75W and so can the 6 pin molex power cable, I was wondering if the power draw is split evenly between both the PCI and 6 pin cable, for example would a ...
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Fan connectors - both Molex KK 4 pin but different polarization keys - are they interchangeable?
I'm moving the motherboard from my HP Z210 into a Cooler Master case, and it all went well except for the fans.
The chassis fan has a 3-pin Molex KK plug with polarization keys aligned with the ...
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Hard drives have different amperages
I got a IDE to USB adapter so I could see what's on these old hard drives. The adapter takes the form of a USB adapter for the data, and a wall-to-powerbrick-to-molex adapter for the power. The ...
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Advice on repining molex 43025 20pin
So here's the deal, I've got a older ibm server and it only has 8 sas connections but supports additional 4 with additional board. Got the board, fairly cheap but the thing is the power cable is so ...
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Is it possible to program LED strip? [closed]
I bought a LED strip that uses molex connector to work.
Is it possible to somehow control the strip from my computer and program it in some way to make it blink, fade etc.
Here are few pictures of ...
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4 pin Molex KK (PWM) CPU fan connector
I'm having difficulty determining which Molex KK connector is the standard 4 pin PWM connector seen on most chassis and CPU fans. Please help me identify so I can buy new crimp connectors to repair ...
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Can I use a 4 pin molex connector for a desktop fan like this?
I am wondering if it is safe to leave the extra black and yellow wire disconnected coming from the fan to the power supply, like this image below. I just don't want to damage anything, the fan only ...
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What do OUTPUT charts of PC Power Supplies mean?
I'm looking at various power supplies and they all come with different output cables.
They also have different OUTPUT charts, for example:
What I'm wondering:
What are these output columns are ...
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LED Case Lighting Installation
I just purchased the following LED Kit to use in my Corsair 760T case. What should I purchase in addition with what's included to have these LEDs work inside my case using a 1300W G2 PSU?
The bundle ...
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Part Number for Motherboard ATX 24 Pin Male Header
The 24 pin ATX connector (male, housing) on my motherboard has been melted to the 24 pin connector from the PSU.
I will be replacing the motherboard's 24 pin ATX connector myself, but am not able to ...
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Antec 900 fan plugs are not compatible with PSU or motherboard
I have an Antec 900 case, which has two small fans in the front, a large fan on top, and an exhaust fan in the back, all of which have individual power cords/plugs. They look identical to the piece on ...
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How can I wire my case fans to be powered by my PSU and not motherboard?
My case fans are plugged into my motherboard and I have no more slots for fans. I read from a source on yahoo answers I should wire all my case fans to a molex 4 pin adapter--and plug that directly ...
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How to plug-in this hard drive?
I need to install this hard drive "WD800JD-60JRC0". It is Serial ATA. But what really confuses me is that it has molex connector. I think I can plug what I want: SATA power cable or Molex. But which ...
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Floppy Power Connector vs Molex
Reading about different equipment and a review I read said that the hardware uses a Floppy Power Connector how is that different than a Molex connector and if the hardware needs a Floppy Power ...
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Can I hook another fan to already used molex
I have got 650 watt power supply unit. It has a lot of SATA cables. There is two cables, both splits to 4 molex connectors. Two molexes are used for my two optical drives. 3rd one is used for ATI ...
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