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A Y-splitter cable with one 4-pin Molex male plug branching to two SATA female connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 4 Pin IDE Molex to SATA Power Y Splitter Cord

SKU CH-64MJ-45DKR

A Y-splitter cable converts one 4 Pin IDE Molex connector into two SATA power ports for 2.5 and 3.5 drives

  • Powers two SATA drives from one Molex connector
  • Supports 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDDs, SSDs and optical drives
  • Y-splitter design expands limited PSU SATA power ports
  • Flexible cable body enables neat internal chassis wiring
  • Compatible with ATX power supplies featuring standard 4 Pin IDE Molex connectors

IDE Molex to Dual SATA Power Splitter

This SMUGDESK cable converts one 4 Pin IDE Molex connector into two SATA power connectors so a single power supply output can feed two drives. The Y-shaped splitter suits desktop PCs that have spare Molex plugs but lack enough SATA power ports for extra storage. It supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives, SSDs and optical drives. Only power is carried; no data signals pass through the cord.

Expanding SATA Power Ports from Legacy Outputs

Older or entry-level power supplies often provide fewer SATA plugs than a modern build needs while still offering unused Molex connectors. This splitter turns each free Molex line into two SATA sockets, making it worth the upgrade when you add a second or third drive without replacing the PSU. The flexible cable body helps route power neatly inside the case during assembly or hardware refreshes. Total load on the Molex line must stay within the supply's rated capacity.

Builders Adding SATA Drives to Molex-Equipped PSUs

The cord fits anyone expanding storage in a system whose power supply has available 4 Pin IDE Molex outputs and needs extra SATA power connections. It is not suited for setups that require data transmission over the same cable, nor for powering devices that draw more current than the single Molex source can safely deliver. Users without any free Molex connectors or who need more than two SATA plugs per Molex line should consider a different power distribution solution.

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Questions about this item

What connectors does the SMUGDESK splitter need on the power supply and drives?

It requires one free 4 Pin IDE Molex male connector on the PSU and provides two SATA female power connectors for 2.5 or 3.5 drives

How do I install the Y splitter cable and what is the common mistake?

Plug the Molex end firmly into the PSU until it clicks, then attach both SATA ends to drives; the common error is forcing a SATA connector upside down

What should I check later to keep the power connection reliable?

Inspect the Molex and SATA pins for oxidation or looseness after drive swaps and verify total draw stays within the PSU Molex rail limit

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