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SDTC Tech 3pcs SATA Male to 4pin Molex Female Power Adapter Cable
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SDTC Tech 3pcs SATA Male to 4pin Molex Female Power Adapter Cable

Bottom line: The SDTC Tech 3pcs SATA Male to 4pin Molex Female Power Adapter Cable: 3-pack lets you power multiple legacy Molex devices from one PSU's SATA rails; main trade-off: power-only adapter, so IDE data still needs a separate 40-pin ribbon or PCIe card.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 3-pack lets you power multiple legacy Molex devices from one PSU's SATA rails
  • ✓ 18AWG copper conductors, heavier gauge than the 20-22AWG used on bundled adapters
  • ✓ Converts 15-pin SATA male to 4-pin Molex female for IDE optical and hard drives
  • ✓ 20cm length reaches across a mid-tower without pooling slack behind the tray

Cons

  • ✗ Power-only adapter, so IDE data still needs a separate 40-pin ribbon or PCIe card
  • ✗ 20cm is short for full-tower routing from a top-mounted PSU to a bottom drive bay
  • ✗ Reverse direction is not supported: Molex male to SATA female needs a different cable
  • ✗ Molex end is female only, so daisy-chaining a second legacy device needs a splitter

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SDTC Tech 3pcs SATA Male to 4pin Molex Female Power Adapter Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies & cables category. SDTC Tech'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

  • SATA to IDE Molex Power Adapter Cable, used to convert 15pin SATA male to 4pin Molex female for connection to legacy optical drives.
  • Connector: 15pin Male Serial ATA Hard Drive Connector and 4pin IDE/ATAPI Molex Female Power Connector.
  • Connection Line: 18AWG, copper, about 20cm length.
  • Application: Suitable for looking to plug additional SATA drives, such as 3.5 inches SATA Hard Disk and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM etc.
  • Package Include: 3pcs SATA 15 Pin Male to IDE Molex 4 Pin Female Power Adapter Cable.

Full Specifications

BrandSDTC Tech
Colorblack red yellow
Gauge18
Model743832002056
Connector15pin Male Serial ATA Hard Drive Connector and 4pin IDE/ATAPI Molex Female Power Connector.
Cable TypeSATA
Item ShapeRound
Model NameSDTC Tech
Unit Count3 Count
ApplicationSuitable for looking to plug additional SATA drives, such as 3.5 inches SATA Hard Disk and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM etc.
Item Length20 centimeters
Connector TypeSata, 4pin Molex
Number of Pins19
Connection Line18AWG, copper, about 20cm length.
Maximum Voltage12 volts
Number of Items3
Package Include3pcs SATA 15 Pin Male to IDE Molex 4 Pin Female Power Adapter Cable.
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Specification MetCE
Compatible DevicesLaptop

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