Question What cable can I use to power an HDD ?

[Aderix]

Hello,

I have a pre build PC with a Textorm TX650M+ V2 - 650W PSU but I didn't get any cables to power my SATA HDD. The PSU is 2 years old and was new when purchased. I didn't change any of the original components as of now.

I already tried a 6 pins to sata alimentation cables but it prevented my pc to turn on and I suspect that it would have fried my drives if I connected them.
Naively I though that these types of cables would be standart but it seems that's not the case.

What should I look for to get a cable that is compatible with that PSU?

My configuration is :
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13600KF (3.5 GHz)
- Motherboard: GIGABYTE B760 DS3H AX DDR4
- Graphics card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070
- Current SSD: Kingston NV2 1 To nVME
- Windows 11 pro

I want to connect a Samsung Evo 870 1 To as well as a regular 2To HDD (I dont have the exact model). But if I can find a solution to only connect one of those that would be enough.

Thank you

 

[Ralston18]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Include PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)?

Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, how full?

List of all connected peripherals.

 

[Aderix]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Include PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)?

Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, how full?

List of all connected peripherals.

Just did tell me if I missed anything.

Thank you

 

[Misgar]

According to this web site, your Textorm TX650M+ V2 - 650W PSU should have been supplied with the relevant SATA hard disk and SSD power leads:-
https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00553778.html

• Connecteurs :
  • 1 connecteur 24 broches (fixe)
  • 2 connecteur 8 (4+4) broches (fixe)
  • 3 connecteurs Molex (modulaire)
  • 6 connecteurs SATA (modulaire)
  • 2 connecteurs PCI Express 6+2 broches (modulaire)

It's shown as having "6 connecteurs SATA (modulaire)" plus three old fashioned Molex connectors.

The PSU is described as semi-modular, which means unused cables can be left unplugged from the PSU. This avoids having to tuck unused wires out of the way in the chassis. It also means they might not be fitted. If you can't find the relevant SATA power leads plugged into the PSU, check the box it came in.

If you've lost the box and spare PSU leads, you've got a real problem. It's 'dangerous' to connect an unknown cable to the PSU in the hope it will work. If you get it wrong, "magic smoke and lightning" may come out of the PSU if the overload protection doesn't work. If this happens, the PSU has fried and will need replacing.

I already tried a 6 pins to sata alimentation cables but it prevented my pc to turn on and I suspect that it would have fried my drives if I connected them.

If the 6-pin output on the PSU was intended to power a PCIe graphics card, it would come with +12V only (3 yellow, 3 black wires?) and no +5V rail (red wire).

Fortunately you didn't kill your PSU, but SATA drives usually need both rails (+12V and +5V) on the correct pins. Don't use the 6-pin conenector again!
https://computercity.com/hardware/psus/understanding-pcie-cables-for-gpus

Here's what you need to power your drives.

This is a SATA power connector for a modern drive. It includes a +12V supply (yellow wire) and a +5V supply (red wire). You'll probably find three of these connectors on each modular PSU cable, if they're plugged in. Two cables, 6 SATA power connectors in total.
https://www.technewstoday.com/how-to-connect-sata-power-cable/

This is a SATA SSD showing the power and data ports.

A SATA hard disk showing data (left) and power (right) connections.

This is a Molex connector, as used on old IDE hard disks and optical drives. Your PSU should have come with this lead, but it's probably not fitted.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molex_connector