can you have 3 drives connected to one SATA power cable?


  1. kazuya2015
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    can you have 3 drives connected to one SATA power cable?


    hello;

    I have an ssd and hdd already connected to one sata power cable and was wondering if I can connect a third (ssd)?

    I'm sure my psu can handle it!? but I just need some reassurance it can

    Thanks in advanced!
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  3. AddRAM
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    Yes, if the cable has 3 or even 4 sata power connectors on it, you can use them all, the PSU puts out more power when it has to.
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  4. kazuya2015
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    thanks for the quick reply and thanks AddRAM for the help!
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  6. Layback Bear
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    Your Corsair power supply should be able to handle anything you plug into it's cables.
    Example:
    If the power cable has 4 outlet power connection you can use all 4 of them if you so desire.

    Corsair or any other quality branded power supply manufacture will not give you cables or connections that can't be used together safely.
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  7. kazuya2015
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    thanks for letting me know layback bear
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  8. Layback Bear
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    Your welcome kazuya2015
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