Re: Computer turns on and then just dies

s|b <[email protected]> wrote:

> And I'm saying /almost/, because the PSU only has one SATA cable and I
> need at least 3 (SSD with W7, SATA hdd for data, SATA for
> CD/DVD-(re)writer). So I'm looking to buy a (cheap) PSU that will
> support at least 4 SATA (SATA6?) devices. I think non modular would be
> the easiest?

After Paul responds, you might get away with just using a Y-adapter
cable (aka power splitter): one sata power connector on one end, and
multiple sata power connectors on the other end.  Typically it is a 1 to
2 arrangment, but you could use another Y-adapter to go 1 to 2, and then
another 1 to 2, to give you 3 total.  Presumably the sata power and sata
data pins are not all in 1 connector, but instead the sata power
(between PSU and drive) is a separate connector from the sata data
connector (between drive and mobo).

You might not get enough length to reach all drives with just a chained
1-to-2 splitter.  There are sata power splitters that have 4 and even 5
connectors (not including the 1 that mates to the PSU sata power
connector) that can reach 24" in length.  The placement of the
in-between connectors may not be optimal for all drives, but 4 of them
in a 5 connector cable should reach your drives.

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=sata+power+splitter

You would have to check the power spec on the SATA output from the PSU
to ensure it will handle the load for all 4 of your drives.  Not an
issue with SSDs, but the spinners (HDD and optic) have a startup surge
current.