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6-Inch SATA Power Cable Adapter for IDE to SATA Hard Drive/Optical Drive
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6-Inch SATA Power Cable Adapter for IDE to SATA Hard Drive/Optical Drive

Bottom line: The zdyCGTime 6-Inch SATA Power Cable Adapter: Y-splitter runs two drives from one PSU connector when headers run short; main trade-off: only 6 inches, so drives far from the PSU still need an extension.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Y-splitter runs two drives from one PSU connector when headers run short
  • ✓ 15-pin SATA male in, Molex LP4 female plus 15-pin SATA female out
  • ✓ 6-inch length adds slack to reposition drives inside the case
  • ✓ Adapts older power supplies to modern SATA hard and optical drives

Cons

  • ✗ Only 6 inches, so drives far from the PSU still need an extension
  • ✗ Splits one rail across two devices, so power budget is shared
  • ✗ Single output pair, so multi-drive arrays need several adapters
  • ✗ Molex LP4 output is female, not male, so check your drive's connector

Manufacturer description

This cable is very useful for building, upgrading or repairing computers. For some computers, your power supply may not have enough connectors for the devices. Then this useful Y splitter cable allows you to connect two drives to one power supply connector.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored zdyCGTime 6-Inch SATA Power Cable Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the storage adapters category. zdyCGTime's storage adapters 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 storage adapters 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

  • Use to adapt older power supply units for use with new SATA devices
  • Upgrades your PC for faster SATA hard drives/optical drives
  • connector1:1x 15Pin SATA male connector2:1x Molex (LP4) female +15Pin SATA female
  • Simple to install
  • Position devices as needed within your computer case, with an extended power connection

Full Specifications

BrandzdyCGTime
ColorBLACK
Model8541686447
Cable TypeSATA
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count1 Count
connector11x 15Pin SATA male connector2:1x Molex (LP4) female +15Pin SATA female
Item Length6 inches
Part Number43211-1640
CompatibilityPC
Connector TypeOptical
Number of Pins15
Special FeatureY Splitter Design, Easy to Install
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Specification MetRoHS
Compatible DevicesPC
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models
Ethernet Cable CategoryCat 5
Recommended Uses For ProductConnecting SATA hard drives/optical drives to power supply units in computers

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