Molex (EIDE) to SATA converters, are they "safe" for SSD?

[WeeHawky]

So, I came in to a problem installing my SSD.. I ran out of SATA hookups on the PSU.

Is something like this fairly safe and reliable? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200061&cm_re=molex_to_sata_power-_-12-200-061-_-Product

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Of course are safe; but how do u run out of SATA power on your PSU?
Even a cheap PSU should have roughly 4 - 6 SATA power.
If you get such an adapter, I suggest the "Right Angle" version.

What PSU and Motherboard do you have?

[_I_]

yes, molex -> sata adapters do not have the 3.3v rail
but so far no drives require it

[Bad 💀 Motha]

You could also get a SATA power splitter type of adapter cable if u wish to avoid using Molex.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086OGN9E

[WeeHawky]

Първоначално публикувано от Bad-Motha:

Of course are safe; but how do u run out of SATA power on your PSU?
Even a cheap PSU should have roughly 4 - 6 SATA power.
If you get such an adapter, I suggest the "Right Angle" version.

What PSU and Motherboard do you have?

I have them, but I'd have to go twisting and bending ♥♥♥♥ around and moving stuff about.. I'd rather just pop the coverter on a loose one instead of knocking something around.

[MrMcSwifty]

Molex to SATA adapters are notorious fire hazards. I wouldn't trust one in my PC.

Google "molex to sata fire" if you think I'm exaggerating.

[WeeHawky]

Първоначално публикувано от McSwifty:

Molex to SATA adapters are notorious fire hazards. I wouldn't trust one in my PC.

Google "molex to sata fire" if you think I'm exaggerating.

Well that aint good.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

That is complete BS really.
Why are they a hazard? SATA power are the same thing as molex really, they just have that SATA-spec'd keyed connection is all.

And the OP does not have to buy such adapter anyways (see my Post above, #3)

[WeeHawky]

Първоначално публикувано от Bad-Motha:

That is complete BS really.
Why are they a hazard? SATA power are the same thing as molex really, they just have that SATA-spec'd keyed connection is all.

And the OP does not have to buy such adapter anyways (see my Post above, #3)

I could probably start yanking and pulling and twisting my cables about to try and get them hooked up on the PSU without an adapater.. But man I really wouldn't want to.

[WeeHawky]

To avoid an adapter I installed the SSD up/down style.

is this OK for them ? Since they aren't spinning.

http://imgur.com/a/fF5U0 (ignore last image)

[Revelene]

Първоначално публикувано от weehawky:

To avoid an adapter I installed the SSD up/down style.

is this OK for them ? Since they aren't spinning.

http://imgur.com/a/fF5U0 (ignore last image)

That is a lot of dust... it is in piles. Almost looks like saw dust.

An SSD can be mounted in any orientation.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

All that dust? WTF...

Take that thing outside or in the garage and blow ALL the dust out.
And SSD can just lay inside, don't even need to mount it.

[_I_]

its fine as long as the ssd does not touch the pcb on the other drives

pick up a 2.5-3.5 rail adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Gametown%C2%AE-Screw-less-Mounting-Adapter-Bracket/dp/B00ZI4BFT8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1460790593&sr=1-1&keywords=2.5+rail+adapter
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5-to-3-5-SSD-HDD-Notebook-Hard-Drive-Mounting-Adapter-Bracket-Dock-Holder-DH-/181988208222?hash=item2a5f57ae5e:g:4ooAAOSwoydWlGrs
then you can mount it in a 3.5in hdd rack

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Or just double-sided tape it to the top of your optical drive; or elsewhere.

[_I_]

or if its that dusty, odds are he doenst move it much

but when it is moved, it may wonder around if its not fastened down
the china rail adapter is under $1, worth it imho

[Bad 💀 Motha]

But seriously, take the tower and get all that dust blown out.
Dust is major reason hardware die quicker.