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Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Pin to SATA Power Cable (SATA to 6 Pin PCIe) - 8 Inches

Name: Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Pin to SATA Power Cable (SATA to 6 Pin PCIe) - 8 Inches
Brand: Cable Matters
SKU: B01DV1Z1ZI

Bottom line: The Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Pin to SATA Power Cable: Powers a PCIe card from a spare SATA connector when the PSU lacks a 6-pin; main trade-off: SATA power is limited, only safe for low-draw GPUs, not high-wattage cards.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Powers a PCIe card from a spare SATA connector when the PSU lacks a 6-pin
✓ Integrated latch on the PCIe connector prevents accidental disconnections
✓ Keyed SATA rails ensure correct, secure orientation into the power supply
✓ Fits low-power cards like the GTX 750 Ti and GTX 1070 Ti

Cons

✗ SATA power is limited, only safe for low-draw GPUs, not high-wattage cards
✗ Short 8-inch length limits cable routing in larger tower cases
✗ 6-pin only; will not power cards that require an 8-pin connector
✗ Single SATA feed can strain the connector under sustained high loads

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Pin to SATA Power Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies & cables category. Cable Matters's power supplies & cables lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for power supplies & cables of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

PCI express video card power cable adapter connects a PCIe video card to a power supply with a spare SATA power connection
PSU upgrade saver power cable provides an option for a power supply without a PCIe connection as a GPU power cable
6 pin PCIe to 15 PIN SATA female to male cable provides a convenient solution for low power video graphics card that can be powered from a single SATA power connection
Sturdy graphics card SATA to 6 pin power cable has a male SATA connector with keyed rails; An integrated latch on the female PCIe power cable connector prevent accidental disconnections
Video graphics card compatible with graphics cards such as the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti / GeForce GTX 750 Ti / GeForce 1070 Ti for a PCIe to SATA power connection

Full Specifications

Brand	Cable Matters
Color	Black
Gauge	18.0
Model	104035x2
Wattage	54 watts
Cable Type	PCIE, SATA Cable
Item Shape	Round
Unit Count	1.33 Feet
Part Number	104035x2
Connector Type	Pcie, Sata
Number of Pins	6
Maximum Current	4.5 Amps
Maximum Voltage	12 Volts
Number of Items	2
Special Feature	Data Transfer
Connector Gender	Male-to-Female
Specification Met	Yes
Compatible Devices	PC
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabits Per Second
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor

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