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F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Sure, I'm here to assist you. What do you need help with?

Sure, I'm here to assist you. What do you need help with?

Sure, I'm here to assist you. What do you need help with?

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Anden2202
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07-16-2016, 09:01 PM

#1

I’ve managed to collect everything needed for my PC build and I’m attempting to connect the PSU cables to verify functionality before enclosing everything in a case. I’m uncertain if I’m missing something, but it seems my SATA cable from the PSU might be too large for the one on the motherboard. Also, I realized I had to lower it onto the floor a bit for better access.

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Anden2202

07-16-2016, 09:01 PM #1

I’ve managed to collect everything needed for my PC build and I’m attempting to connect the PSU cables to verify functionality before enclosing everything in a case. I’m uncertain if I’m missing something, but it seems my SATA cable from the PSU might be too large for the one on the motherboard. Also, I realized I had to lower it onto the floor a bit for better access.

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lannijl
Member

64

07-17-2016, 11:51 PM

#2

Discovered some compact ones in the box but unsure what to do with them and what to do with the one connected to the PSU.

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lannijl

07-17-2016, 11:51 PM #2

Discovered some compact ones in the box but unsure what to do with them and what to do with the one connected to the PSU.

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yoruyohan
Member

114

07-20-2016, 01:36 PM

#3

The bigger wires connected to the power outlet feed the drives with electricity. The thinner wires in this image carry signals from the drives to the motherboard, which handles data transfer.

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yoruyohan

07-20-2016, 01:36 PM #3

The bigger wires connected to the power outlet feed the drives with electricity. The thinner wires in this image carry signals from the drives to the motherboard, which handles data transfer.

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hotcone33
Member

204

07-20-2016, 08:17 PM

#4

You’re unsure about the steps involved. Make sure you’re connected to the PSU and understand how to use the smaller component.

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hotcone33

07-20-2016, 08:17 PM #4

You’re unsure about the steps involved. Make sure you’re connected to the PSU and understand how to use the smaller component.

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AcceleratorT
Junior Member

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07-21-2016, 03:56 PM

#5

The power cable connects to the main port visible in the image, which is the lower slot. Verify the shape matches before inserting. Next, insert the cable with the smaller end into the upper slot shown, then connect the other end to one of the highlighted headers.

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AcceleratorT

07-21-2016, 03:56 PM #5

The power cable connects to the main port visible in the image, which is the lower slot. Verify the shape matches before inserting. Next, insert the cable with the smaller end into the upper slot shown, then connect the other end to one of the highlighted headers.

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supercube49
Member

172

07-22-2016, 01:59 PM

#6

On the back of the SATA HDD or SSD, you'll notice two types of connectors: a smaller one for the SATA data cable and a larger one for the power connector. The smaller port uses the data cable you already have to link the drive to the motherboard. The bigger port connects to the slightly longer power cable from your power supply unit.

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supercube49

07-22-2016, 01:59 PM #6

On the back of the SATA HDD or SSD, you'll notice two types of connectors: a smaller one for the SATA data cable and a larger one for the power connector. The smaller port uses the data cable you already have to link the drive to the motherboard. The bigger port connects to the slightly longer power cable from your power supply unit.

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nameehasan
Member

231

07-23-2016, 12:17 AM

#7

You mentioned not having an SSD with NVMe M.2, but you only have an NVMe M.2 drive available.

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nameehasan

07-23-2016, 12:17 AM #7

You mentioned not having an SSD with NVMe M.2, but you only have an NVMe M.2 drive available.

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CRASH_Cz
Member

51

07-23-2016, 12:59 AM

#8

If you lack an SSD and only have an NVMe M.2 drive, you can still upgrade your system by using a solid-state drive with similar specifications or opting for an NVMe SSD if available.

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CRASH_Cz

07-23-2016, 12:59 AM #8

If you lack an SSD and only have an NVMe M.2 drive, you can still upgrade your system by using a solid-state drive with similar specifications or opting for an NVMe SSD if available.

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MrLegal
Member

170

07-23-2016, 05:42 PM

#9

You won't require extra cables anymore. Keep the SATA cables inside the motherboard case, and store the power supply cable in a secure spot within the chassis.

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MrLegal

07-23-2016, 05:42 PM #9

You won't require extra cables anymore. Keep the SATA cables inside the motherboard case, and store the power supply cable in a secure spot within the chassis.

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MaxSwets
Junior Member

45

07-25-2016, 05:17 AM

#10

An M.2 is a type of solid-state drive.

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MaxSwets

07-25-2016, 05:17 AM #10

An M.2 is a type of solid-state drive.

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