Your information might be at risk if you connect SATA to MOLEX. Consider backing up your data before proceeding.
Your information might be at risk if you connect SATA to MOLEX. Consider backing up your data before proceeding.
Hello. Many friends have told me that using a SATA to MOLEX adapter for a spinning disk can cause issues, but I've seen different results and want to confirm before making any changes. The adapter in question comes from a reputable brand in my country. It's related to the WD HGST Ultrastar He10 with serial numbers HUH721010ALE601 and model 0F27468. Below is a photo I took. My setup includes: Windows 11 B550-F Gaming, 32GB RAM, Corsair Lpx 3200MHz, Corsair RM750 RX590, Fatboy 8GB, Ryzen 5 5600X (not overclocked), one Kingston NV2 500GB SSD, one Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD, and the WD HGST unit.
Those are available? The WD specifications and the product page suggested using a SATA to Molex adapter. Edit: I own multiple of them; I also attempted linking the end of the existing cable from other drives, but it failed since this drive lacks Power Reset Function and can't manage 3.3V.
From a wiring standpoint, SATA and Molex are quite similar in terms of voltage levels, which makes data loss unlikely. Regarding fire risks, it could occur if the adapter is poorly made or improperly connected. Most concerns lie with the Molex side since they tend to be lower quality connectors. Despite this, I've used them repeatedly without any problems. In essence, it's just a matter of connector type rather than performance.
Are there any SATA cables from your power supply that include a Molex connector? Often you'll find a blend of SATA and Molex connectors on one harness, which explains why they seem similar in wiring. Assuming your harness supports both, here are three possibilities: 1.) Keep the SATA harness with both types, using a Molex adapter without the 3.3V wire to eliminate that component. 2.) Opt for a complete SATA harness and remove the 3.3V wire from the top connector, ensuring it doesn't touch the chassis or other points. 3.) Switch to a Molex harness and connect the adapter directly to one of the connectors. The last method is simpler but still functional. Make sure the adapter is securely attached in both cases.
I don't have a purchase history. Could you clarify which drive you're asking about?
They aren't always awful. You just need to be smart about them and know what to buy (and when not to use them) The cables are fine, BUT you must be sure that they are crimped and not molded on the sata side. MANY are molded and filled with essentially hot glue. They warm up, and the glue melts and wire touch. The crimped ones don't have this problem. The fires are how the data loss occurs.
Data loss and fires are distinct issues. Clearly, if the hard drive is damaged by a fire, you'll experience data loss. That seems to be the most obvious case.
They are distinct elements, yet one leads to the other. This is what individuals imply when they mention molded SATA plugs resulting in data loss. It's a humorous twist on a problematic circumstance.