SATA Power connection...does it matter?

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I noticed on my SATAs that there is a connection for the normal power
plug and one for the sata power plug. Does it matter which one I use?
What is the difference?
 
ridergroov said:
I noticed on my SATAs that there is a connection for the normal power
plug and one for the sata power plug. Does it matter which one I use?
What is the difference?
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Worst case you would be pulling a few more watts from your power supply
if you use the 4-pin connector and not the SATA connector (the SATA
connector provides 3.3 volts)
 
ridergroov said:
I noticed on my SATAs that there is a connection for the normal power
plug and one for the sata power plug. Does it matter which one I use?
What is the difference?
Click to expand...

In short: you can use either. just don't use both.
 
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