Often refers to the 4-pin connectors used to attach DC power to the drives inside a PC cabinet. Molex is a large manufacturer of electronics plugs and sockets that dates back to the 1940s.
What do Molex do?
Molex (a subsidiary of Koch Industries) is a globally recognized provider of electronic solutions in a wide range of industries, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.
Is Molex 5V or 12V?
All the other plugs coming out of the power supply—called Molex connectors—are for drives, and they provide +12V (yellow) and +5V (red) power, as well as two ground wires (black).Jun 26, 2001
Is Molex still used?
It can be used to power fans, hard drives, etc. Now, people mostly use SATA Power connectors instead of molex; however, molex is still widely used.
Can you power fans with Molex?
To do this, plug the fan into your computer's power supply. The fan will contain either a male or female Molex connector, and sometimes both. The male connector is larger and slides over the female connector. If your fan has both types of connectors, you need only connect one of the two to the power supply.
How much power can a Molex cable provide?
54 watts
Do power supply have Molex?
The PSU in question has several molex connectors (as do nearly all consumer power supplies on the market today).May 23, 2011
What are PSU Molex connectors?
Molex is the name of the company who develops computer and other related connectors and products. Also known as a Molex power connector (pictured), it connects your computer power supply to drives and devices inside the computer.Nov 13, 2018
What voltage are Molex?
Standard 4-pin Molex connectors coming from a PSU supply ~12v on the yellow wire, and ~5v on the red wire.Mar 26, 2013
What do the Molex power?
Certain Molex connectors are used for providing power to the motherboard, fans, floppy disk drive, CD/DVD drive, video card, some older hard drive models, and more. Compatible connectors are available from many manufacturers, not just Molex and AMP.
What is a 4-pin Molex connector used for?
The Molex connector is used for power connections for a disk drive in a computer as well as for other computer components such as CD-ROM's, graphic cards etc. The Molex connectors bring DC power to the drives inside a PC case.