Question 1

I purchased 2 new Dell OptiPlex 3050 PC's for business use. However, I want to swap out the 500GB hard drive and install this 500GB SSD drive. I see that there's another "what appears to be" a usb connector which I wont need. All I should need is a 2.5 in to 3.5 in. drive case adapter. will this drive work?

Accepted Answer

This drive will work for you, but note that it includes RGB lighting, which I'm assuming you don't need (and probably can't see with the case closed up).  That is what the USB connector is for.  Nothing against ADATA, but I wouldn't waste the money on RGB lighting if you'll never see it (or don't even plan to hook I up).  For the same price, you could buy a faster, better-performing SSD than this one.  Alternately, you could save yourself some cash and buy a different ADATA (or similar brand) for less money.

Question 2

What is the length of the 3 / 4 pin 5V add cable?  I am using an NZXT H200 case and an ASRock Fatal1ty B450 mini-ITX motherboard.  The 3 / 4 pin 5V add header is at the top of the motherboard and the cable would be routed around the back and down around front of the case, so I'm hoping it's pretty long.  Something like 2 feet would be nice.

Accepted Answer

they are roughly 12 inches. if you want longer I sugggest getting the extention cables for the RGB. They are normally planty long to plug into an RGB splitter from the motherboard

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