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DrkSide
01-05-2011, 04:58 PM
OK, just a quick questions. I know I can order them but I really don't want to wait. Can you buy these anywhere that I might have locally? Radioshack, Home Improvement Stores?

Not sure if that is the name of them. I am sure there is an actual name besides ATX.

nevermind1534
01-05-2011, 05:09 PM
Digikey should have them (but wouldn't be local), and I think RadioShack might also carry them.

DrkSide
01-05-2011, 06:10 PM
Nevermind, do you know if they have a name other than just ATX Female connectors?

FuzzyPlushroom
01-05-2011, 06:18 PM
Digikey does have them (http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=WM1028-ND) starting at $1.54 each; they're better known as Molex Mini-fit Jr. connectors, specifically 20-connector ones (2x10) (or other-brand equivalent; I believe AMP makes them as well, among others). Maybe you meant these (http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=WM23709-ND); either way. Being Digi-Key, they of course have a couple of nearly-identical substitutes and a list of mating connectors right there.

Mouser, similarly, have 'em (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/39-01-2205/?qs=nn26K2WaEYshDnCx4Gokyw%3d%3d) for a few cents more (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/39-01-2200/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtsLRyDR9nM13kGx0WjOXXXGMYS%2fes4cuo% 3d).

If the Rat Shack has 'em, damned if I can find 'em online, but there might be a few in the back room or what have you. No matter where you buy 'em, you'll need the pins as well, but they're easy to find on either Digi-Key or Mouser, and probably other places depending on where you're at.

Oh, and a quick edit: these can indeed be a pain to find (http://dansdata.com/spcables.htm), even if you can keep their genders straight.

x88x
01-05-2011, 06:55 PM
If you have a Microcenter near you they might carry them. Check the 'DIY' section. In the one near me at least, there's a wall of random little bits in it (screws, various electrical connectors, etc). I seem to remember seeing some male ATX connectors there..not sure about female.

DrkSide
01-05-2011, 07:16 PM
Hahaha, rookie mistake. I meant to put ATX Pin Female connectors. I need an actual pin that crimps on the wire to put into the plug. Not sure if that is the right terminology.

I need these (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_174&products_id=1414), not these (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_923_164&products_id=3626).

Diamon
01-05-2011, 07:30 PM
You could always ask the local computer repair shop. They probably have piles of stuff you can salvage for no to very little cost.

StormRider
01-05-2011, 07:38 PM
Frys probably sells them

SXRguyinMA
01-05-2011, 08:41 PM
performance-pcs.com

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_923_171&zenid=871e3d782ecef84ef230c809483764be

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_923_924

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_923_925

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_923_164

You can get pins with most of them. at the bottom of each product page you can enter quantity and add pins if desired