Syba SY-CAB40007 Molex 4 Pin to 2x 15 Pin SATA Power Cable (5.5 Inches) by Syba
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Digital camera reviews of Syba SY-CAB40007 Molex 4 Pin to 2x 15 Pin SATA Power Cable (5.5 Inches)
Digital camera Review: Good Molex-to-SATA power adapter
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have a SATA hard drive that only has a SATA power connector on the back (no 4-pin Molex plug) but your computer power supply only provides you with Molex power plugs, this is the adapter you'd need to get power to your drive.
One reviewer mentioned that you have to be careful that the pins are inserting correctly into the holes, which I also found to be the case. If the two halves seem to bump against each other and don't slide together immediately, tilt slightly to one side and then the other until they mate properly; don't force it.
What I appreciate about this Molex plug is that it is sized correctly, not too big, not too small. I will be able to get the two halves apart again without damage. On one hard drive I had several years ago, the computer power supply's Molex plug was so big (or the hard drive's plug was so small) that when I eventually had no choice but to disconnect the power cable, it pulled the 5 volt pin right out of the drive plug, and I had to solder in a replacement wire to bypass the plug. So this correctly sized plug is something I don't take for granted.
Digital camera Review: Good purchase for the money
Summary: 4 Stars
Works well and does what it is designed to do. The product has worked well for me and it a great value for the money. I recommend this to anyone looking to save money on PC upgrades.Digital camera Review: Great Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had an older computer that did not support the new SATA interface. In addition to an add-on PCI card, I bought this simple product to give me the needed power connection and it works great! Highly recommend this inexpensive solution to anyone needing to add more SATA power connectors to their computer.Digital camera Review: HORRIBLE CONNECTOR/ CHEAP CONSTRUCTION
Summary: 2 Stars
Overall, it came in and how can you mess up a simple Y-connector. This company with their cheap chinese parts managed to do so. First it took 20-minutes to put this thing on my connectors. I have a quality Antec power supply. I also want to note that I am computer literate. I figured, the size was alittle off so I forced it in. Bad Idea, the pins decided to push back and one of them slightly bent was pushed into the adapter. I had to use pliers to pull back out the pinn. Overall I recommend going with another company for such a simple connector. I never write reviews, however I feel that I should warn people about this product. I recommend spending another dollar or two and get a quality piece. I would also want to say that wen I forced it on (I didnt know it wasnt on correctly just thought it needed alittle push) it caused my computer to freeze up upon loading windows because the hd was not getting full power. The product works now, however if I move my tower I have a strong feeling that it could come loose.Digital camera Review: Hit and Miss
Summary: 1 Stars
Didn't really need the 2-for-one feature of this item. I was just trying to convert one of my spare molex plugs to SATA for a new DVD drive. The first cable started giving off an electric smell. So I shut down the computer, opened up my box, and a couple of the wires were on their way to being melted. The plastic coating did indeed melt on one of the wires.
I purchased two of these and tried using the second one to connect something else. I ruled out error with my power supply and with any of my components. The cable had to be faulty. The second cable seems to be OK, but I'm replacing it with another make. Too risky. And yes, these cables aren't very well made. The pins aren't fixed and seem to be fragile. My suggestion is to use another manufacturer.