Can't connect dvd drive to PSU

[JayseFace]

My dvd drive has one area to plug stuff in, which is two sata cable spots side by side. I have one sata plugged in and connecting the dvd drive to the motherboard (AS Rock Extreme 4), but nothing in the other sata spot. My PSU (Corsair CX600) does not have any sata cables available to power the dvd drive. How am I supposed to power my dvd drive so I can install an OS and all of my drivers onto my new computer? This is my first build.

 

[aredflyingbird]

My dvd drive has one area to plug stuff in, which is two sata cable spots side by side. I have one sata plugged in and connecting the dvd drive to the motherboard (AS Rock Extreme 4), but nothing in the other sata spot. My PSU (Corsair CX600) does not have any sata cables available to power the dvd drive. How am I supposed to power my dvd drive so I can install an OS and all of my drivers onto my new computer? This is my first build.

Your PSU has the serial ATA power connector, look for it. Should look something like this: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--pcG2sWckow/TeeD_Zn72NI/AAAAAAAAAEI/w4F1G3Izsxw/s200/SATA_power_cable.jpg

 

[JayseFace]

My dvd drive has one area to plug stuff in, which is two sata cable spots side by side. I have one sata plugged in and connecting the dvd drive to the motherboard (AS Rock Extreme 4), but nothing in the other sata spot. My PSU (Corsair CX600) does not have any sata cables available to power the dvd drive. How am I supposed to power my dvd drive so I can install an OS and all of my drivers onto my new computer? This is my first build.

Your PSU has the serial ATA power connector, look for it. Should look something like this: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--pcG2sWckow/TeeD_Zn72NI/AAAAAAAAAEI/w4F1G3Izsxw/s200/SATA_power_cable.jpg

I do have those, however the dvd drive does not have that connection. Unless I am blind and am missing that spot somehow, I've only seen two sata connection spots. But the sata connections are merged, and they still have the..."hook" thing inside that forces you to have the sata cable in correctly. If that doesn't make sense, I mean that it is not just a straight line like the ata power connector.

 

[Wolfshadw]

That power supply has six SATA power ports. Unless you're running six different hard drives, you should have an available power connector. Otherwise, you'd need something like a Molex to SATA adapter.

-Wolf sends

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Connectors FOR CX500

1 x Main connector (24Pin)
1 x 8 Pin CPU
4 x Peripheral
6 x SATA
1 x Floppy
2 x PCI-E

 

[aredflyingbird]

My dvd drive has one area to plug stuff in, which is two sata cable spots side by side. I have one sata plugged in and connecting the dvd drive to the motherboard (AS Rock Extreme 4), but nothing in the other sata spot. My PSU (Corsair CX600) does not have any sata cables available to power the dvd drive. How am I supposed to power my dvd drive so I can install an OS and all of my drivers onto my new computer? This is my first build.

Your PSU has the serial ATA power connector, look for it. Should look something like this: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--pcG2sWckow/TeeD_Zn72NI/AAAAAAAAAEI/w4F1G3Izsxw/s200/SATA_power_cable.jpg

I do have those, however the dvd drive does not have that connection. Unless I am blind and am missing that spot somehow, I've only seen two sata connection spots. But the sata connections are merged, and they still have the..."hook" thing inside that forces you to have the sata cable in correctly. If that doesn't make sense, I mean that it is not just a straight line like the ata power connector.

does your DVD look like this?: http://i.imm.io/cptt.png

 

[JayseFace]

That power supply has six SATA power ports. Unless you're running six different hard drives, you should have an available power connector. Otherwise, you'd need something like a Molex to SATA adapter.

-Wolf sends

The connections are like half that size, what are those called? Cause I have multiple of what you posted a picture of, however thats not what my dvd drive has. It has two smaller ones that I don't know the names of.

 

[IvanOhio]

My dvd drive has one area to plug stuff in, which is two sata cable spots side by side. I have one sata plugged in and connecting the dvd drive to the motherboard (AS Rock Extreme 4), but nothing in the other sata spot. My PSU (Corsair CX600) does not have any sata cables available to power the dvd drive. How am I supposed to power my dvd drive so I can install an OS and all of my drivers onto my new computer? This is my first build.

What brand is the DVD drive?

 

[JayseFace]

My dvd drive has one area to plug stuff in, which is two sata cable spots side by side. I have one sata plugged in and connecting the dvd drive to the motherboard (AS Rock Extreme 4), but nothing in the other sata spot. My PSU (Corsair CX600) does not have any sata cables available to power the dvd drive. How am I supposed to power my dvd drive so I can install an OS and all of my drivers onto my new computer? This is my first build.

Your PSU has the serial ATA power connector, look for it. Should look something like this: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--pcG2sWckow/TeeD_Zn72NI/AAAAAAAAAEI/w4F1G3Izsxw/s200/SATA_power_cable.jpg

I do have those, however the dvd drive does not have that connection. Unless I am blind and am missing that spot somehow, I've only seen two sata connection spots. But the sata connections are merged, and they still have the..."hook" thing inside that forces you to have the sata cable in correctly. If that doesn't make sense, I mean that it is not just a straight line like the ata power connector.

does your DVD look like this?: http://i.imm.io/cptt.png

No, this is it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151261

 

[Wolfshadw]

Looks like a mini-SATA connection port. Something like this adapter should work for you. The data port connects to your motherboard SATA port and power would come from a 4-pin Molex power connector.

-Wolf sends

 

[mbarnes86]

Hi

slim line DVD's (as used in laptops and some small PC cases) often have micro SATA connectors

you need a adapter

regards

Mike Barnes

long link to picture of adapter follows



http://www.dabs.com/products/startech-com-12--micro-sata-to-sata-adapter-6LC8.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc%20product%20search&utm_content=Q200&utm_campaign=Cables,%20Power%20and%20Adaptors%20-%20Adaptors%20and%20Gender%20Changers%20-%20Adaptors&origin=pla

 

[JayseFace]

Hi

slim line DVD's (as used in laptops and some small PC cases) often have micro SATA connectors

you need a adapter

regards

Mike Barnes

long link to picture of adapter follows



http://www.dabs.com/products/startech-com-12--micro-sata-to-sata-adapter-6LC8.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc%20product%20search&utm_content=Q200&utm_campaign=Cables,%20Power%20and%20Adaptors%20-%20Adaptors%20and%20Gender%20Changers%20-%20Adaptors&origin=pla

Ok thanks you guys, I hadn't realized it was a slim dvd writer, I've never ordered any before so now I know there are two different sizes. And thanks for clearing up to me what was a Mini-Sata cable and a normal sata cable. I think I'm just going to buy http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/sr=8-2/qid=1378594054/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1378594054&seller=&sr=8-2 this dvd burner instead because the slim doesn't look like it will even fit in my case 🙁 haha.