Molex
Molex 4-pin Power
Invented in
1960s
Invented by
Molex Inc.
Availability
Common (PC)
The white nylon 4-pin connector that delivered power to drives and fans inside PCs for generations. Two voltages (5 V and 12 V) in one chunky plug.
Technical specifications
Introduced1960s
SignalDC power
Voltages+5 V / +12 V
Pins4
Recommended brands
01DeLOCK
02StarTech
03Akasa
Where to buy
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Common adapters and cables
Fun fact
"Molex" is actually the company name, the connector became so ubiquitous that the brand turned into the noun.
Tips & tricks
Rock it gently side to side, not straight out, pulling hard can unseat the pins.
Philosophy
Stiff, satisfying and slightly scary to unplug, the Molex is the inside-the-PC handshake a whole generation of builders knows by feel.
Applications
PowerData
