Question 1

Can i use this to power ssd?

Accepted Answer

No, this cable is meant to plug into PCI connections which use a 6 pin connector. If you do not have enough sata power connectors coming from your power supply, you may need to look into a sata cable Y/splitter such as this:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Latching-Power-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00BBDL17G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1516372194&sr=8-3&keywords=sata+y+adapter
 or even a molex (4-pin) to sata adapter cable like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Molex-Power-Adapter/dp/B00STNUB04/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1516372229&sr=1-3&keywords=molex+to+sata

Question 2

So do I also need the cable that plugs into the sata port on my motherboard? I'm using an Optiplex and have a 75w card that has 6 pin..?

Accepted Answer

RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER - CABLE MATTERS:

This 6-pin PCIe to 15 PIN SATA female to male cable provides a convenient solution for low-power video graphics cards that can be powered from a single SATA power connection. It connects a PCIe video card to a power supply with a spare SATA power connection. If your motherboard can provide power to the video card through a SATA port, then yes, please have it connected to the SATA connector of this cable.

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Question 3

Is this safe to use on the same psu port as hard drives/ssd's, via a daisy-chaining sata cable? am i going to fry a drive by pulling 75w past it?

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RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER - CABLE MATTERS:

No, the max power rating for this 6 Pin PCIe to Molex Power Cable is 54W, so it's not safe to use this cable in your application.

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Question 4

What power is it rated for? can it support the full 75w for a 6-pin pcie or is it limited to less because it is drawing from a single sata connector?

Accepted Answer

I used several like to 6 - 8 of them to supply 75w to 6pin power for several gpu's & had no issues while drawing full power for 6-8 months non stop.  I made sure to use a ''psu calculator online'' to make sure my power supply could handle it.  If you're only using a few most likely you won't have to worry about anything.

ASIN	B01DV1Z1ZI
Best Sellers Rank	#149 in SATA Cables
Brand Name	Cable Matters
Cable Type	PCIE, SATA Cable
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	PC
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Connector Gender	Male-to-Female
Connector Type	Pcie, Sata
Customer Package Type	sealed anti-static bag
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (546)
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabits Per Second
Gauge	18.0
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Item Shape	Round
Item Weight	22.68 g
Manufacturer	Cable Matters
Maximum Current	4.5 Amps
Maximum Voltage	12 Volts
Model	104035x2
Number of Items	2
Number of Pins	6
Other Special Features of the Product	Data Transfer
Part Number	104035x2
Recommended Uses For Product	Connecting a PCIe video card to a power supply with a SATA power connection
Specification Met	Yes
UPC	682017351971
Unit Count	1.33 Feet
Wattage	54 watts

6-Pin to SATA Power Cable

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