SATA Hard drive power connectors ?

[302efi]

This might be a n00b question, but I'll never know enless I ask

I got a 74 gb Raptor and I was looking at redoing the inside of my case (wires, routing ect...). I've known that the Raptor has both the regular 4 pin power connector and its also got the long flat serial connector ?

Is one better then the other to use ?

My PSU also has the long flat power connector as well....

 

[Tarrant64]

If your PSU has the long flat power connector, go ahead and use it. I don't think it really matters. The 4pin is probably there for those that don't have a PSU supporting SATA drives.

 

[Aluvus]

It won't make any real difference, just use whichever is convenient. All things being equal, I'd probably use the SATA connector because Molex is hard to unplug.

Just be sure you only use one.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: Aluvus
It won't make any real difference, just use whichever is convenient. All things being equal, I'd probably use the SATA connector because Molex is hard to unplug. Just be sure you only use one.

Amen! Especially the last sentence!

 

[LouPoir]

Either - no difference - just dont use both