Trying to find a mobo power lead.........

Penfold · March 28, 2011, 02:03:35 PM

I'm trying to find a mobo power lead for a PCI-E usb card I have.

It says I need to connect it to the power supply using a 4pin-connector. However it's flat.

I attach a couple of pics.

I do that sort of connector but it won't reach so does anyone know what this thing is called so I can get an extension or an adapter?

I can't find one on Maplin or ebay but I'm not sure I'm using the right terminology.

Thanks

Tutonic · March 28, 2011, 02:18:38 PM

I might be wrong, but that looks suspiciously like a floppy-drive power connector.

You can get cables which convert a standard molex plug, like this one.

Gandalf · March 28, 2011, 02:35:51 PM

It does indeed look like a floppy connector. Unfortunately I don't have any here or I'd post one to you!

T-Bag · March 28, 2011, 04:23:21 PM

Your powersupply should have one on. For some reason they still insist on putting them on even modern ones. (and I guess that is why this card still uses them). Why they haven't switched to standard molex, or 4/6 pin graphics card type plugs I'll never know.

(look for a cable that is wound up and tucked out the way part way down another cable)

Penfold · March 28, 2011, 04:36:53 PM

Thanks guys - that's the baby.

T-B, yes I do have one but as mentioned it it's not long enough as it was designed to reach the drive bays not the mobo.

Thanks.

Gone_Away · March 28, 2011, 06:02:25 PM

Pen.. I may have something for you.. If you need it for the lan I suggest you go buy one. If you need it post-lan then I can bring some with me.

Let me know.

Penfold · March 28, 2011, 06:41:38 PM

Thanks Dan. Post Lan is fine so if you have something suitable knocking around then that'll be great

Gone_Away · March 28, 2011, 10:43:35 PM

I'm a dirty filthy lying whore.. Sorry.. could sworn I had a couple kicking around..

Penfold · March 28, 2011, 10:44:09 PM

Nps. They're only a few quid