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SATA Cables?
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DHua
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24. January 2009 @ 20:59 |
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I am planning on building a new computer, and was looking at power supplies. Most of the reviews complained that it only had one SATA cable. How do I know if I need more than one? Thanks
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24. January 2009 @ 21:04 |
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How many SATA devices do you plan to have in your PC?
You will need 1 SATA power connector for each device.
If your power supply doens't have enough connectors you will need to get adapters from 4-pin to SATA.
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DHua
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24. January 2009 @ 21:47 |
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Okay, thanks. I just checked on Google images to see what SATA cable look like, and mine are not SATA, they are IDE. Thanks for the help.
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26. January 2009 @ 06:23 |
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the lastest power supplies come with more than one sata power. some don't even have ide power anymore because that is the way things are heading.
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26. January 2009 @ 08:10 |
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 19:50 |
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Thanks again sammorris. You have helped me a lot. What about cases? Are cheap cases not worth it? You recommended a NZXT Alpha and that was too much for me.
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26. January 2009 @ 20:12 |
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The Antec Three Hundred is the cheapest half-decent case (becomes fully decent when you buy extra fans for it), and that's $50. If you need something cheaper than that buy a Coolermaster Elite 330. That's $35, but only comes with one fan, and you ought really to have two.
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 20:19 |
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Then I guess I will go with the Antec Three Hundred. Will my system still survive with its two included fans?
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26. January 2009 @ 20:21 |
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Yes, it'll be fine.
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 20:22 |
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If I buy a OEM power supply, could I just take the old power cables from my Dell Dimension 2400? Is there anything else I would need?
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26. January 2009 @ 20:25 |
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That idea makes zero sense. First, power supply cables in the majority of cases aren't detachable, and secondly, the only OEM PSUs I know of are bad PSUs. Lethal PSUs, even.
Buy the Antec Earthwatts 380W. It has all the cables you need. Forget the Dell, forget every part of it.
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 20:28 |
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26. January 2009 @ 20:37 |
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No, not really. It costs more than the one I suggested, why did you consider it? 380W is ample for your system.
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 20:40 |
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I considered it because it is 500W for only $5 more. Is it worth it, or should I still go with the 380W? Is it any better?
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26. January 2009 @ 20:42 |
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The 380W is a Seasonic unit, it is effectively more powerful than the 500W unit you posted, despite what the numbers suggest. Stick with the 380W unit.
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 20:45 |
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You gave me a link to a Antec unit, not a Seasonic unit.
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26. January 2009 @ 20:46 |
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I know I did, it's an Antec Earthwatts, but it's a Seasonic under the cover, but cheaper :)
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DHua
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26. January 2009 @ 20:51 |
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Thanks for all your help.
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