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takeaguess
Oct 30, 2002, 05:54 AM
Hi!

I am thinking of adding a 120gb hard drive to my current setup. I have used all IDE ports and power connections. Obviously when I fit the new drive, its gonna need power. Is there such thing as double adaptors/extension etc. for me to run an extra power wire from an existing one???? Or am I better getting a new power supply with more power wires running from it???

Thanks in advance :)

DNRC
Oct 30, 2002, 06:05 AM
Yep, you should be able to get a splitter from most computer places.

However, you should ensure that your power supply can cope with all the components in your pc, 300 watts + should do it.

takeaguess
Oct 30, 2002, 06:26 AM
Yeah, I was thinking of getting a bigger one, I only have 250watts. Probably just wait till it keeps crashing :D