Review: Vantec EZ Grip Molex Connecter Kit

GlitterKill · 21-June-04, 11:00 AM

Lokie has a new review up on an outstanding set of molex plugs produced by Vantec. Looks like I need to order myself some of these little gems.

Check it out here.

godfoot · 21-June-04, 11:09 AM

Yeah, they are nice. My Fortron PSU came with the same style molex connectors and I have already seen other PSUs incorporating them as well. They make "pulling" the connectors easy as for the most part the tabs do the work for you.

jcarkeys · 21-June-04, 12:06 PM

Question, what exactly are they? I mean, i know that they help you pull the molexes out better and stuff, but there weren't any closeups of any of the individual plugs other than when it was glowing, and that was at an angle. Just, a little food for thought.

And for te pin removal tool alone, 9 bucks is a pretty good deal, add to that getting a pimp product, definitely a good deal.

DuplexEmotions · 21-June-04, 12:12 PM

they're normal molex connectors with little popup grips on the top and bottom. look at the pics again, 'specially the vid card one.

godfoot · 21-June-04, 12:20 PM

and when you squeeze the tabs it kinda pushes itself out of the receptacle.

jcarkeys · 21-June-04, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by godfoot


	and when you squeeze the tabs it kinda pushes itself out of the receptacle.

A'ight, thanks, that's what I wanted to know. I hate yanking the molexes out of stiff HDD connectors

TYCOON · 21-June-04, 02:08 PM

They are a nice addon, I installed a kit about 4 months ago on my friends rig, looks good. BtW good review.

putwig · 21-June-04, 03:30 PM

Nice review. Is the pin extractor decent if you are dextorous?

The "pimp hat" rating says 10, but only two hats are present.

Lokie · 21-June-04, 04:31 PM

It works if thats what you mean Putwig. I have big hands so I like mine from the rat shaq.

putwig · 21-June-04, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokie


	It works if thats what you mean Putwig. I have big hands so I like mine from the rat shaq.

How much is the one from ratshack? Was it actually called a molex pin extractor?

DuckWarrior · 21-June-04, 04:44 PM

Good review Lokie!

hawklen · 21-June-04, 05:19 PM

Nice review there old fella!

Lokie · 21-June-04, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by putwig


	How much is the one from ratshack? Was it actually called a molex pin extractor?

Can be found here and is called a pin extractor and is $7.29.

ZENNZZO · 21-June-04, 11:17 PM

Cool. beings I am the biggest hater of Molexs', maybe this will change my mind...
Great review Bro.

Andrevas · 22-June-04, 01:22 AM

I use molexs like these on all PSUs I end up sleeving, they are worth every penny.

IronSerif · 23-June-04, 10:06 AM

Good review and awesome product.

I think it's great that the pin extractors are included. I bought mine from radio shack for $8 or something around that. Nice complete package for someone who wants to replace the connectors.

the package is worth it just for the pin extractor

Wordbiker · 01-July-04, 01:17 PM

Thanks Lokie.
Nice to see articles on items that aren't major purchases and do an effective job.

21-June-04, 11:00 AM		#1 (permalink)
GlitterKill Pimp-of-all-Pimps	Vantec EZ Grip Molex Connecter Kit Lokie has a new review up on an outstanding set of molex plugs produced by Vantec. Looks like I need to order myself some of these little gems. Check it out here.

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21-June-04, 11:09 AM		#2 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	Yeah, they are nice. My Fortron PSU came with the same style molex connectors and I have already seen other PSUs incorporating them as well. They make "pulling" the connectors easy as for the most part the tabs do the work for you.

21-June-04, 12:06 PM		#3 (permalink)
jcarkeys Key Hoe	Question, what exactly are they? I mean, i know that they help you pull the molexes out better and stuff, but there weren't any closeups of any of the individual plugs other than when it was glowing, and that was at an angle. Just, a little food for thought. And for te pin removal tool alone, 9 bucks is a pretty good deal, add to that getting a pimp product, definitely a good deal.

21-June-04, 12:12 PM		#4 (permalink)
DuplexEmotions Bi P-Hoe-lar	they're normal molex connectors with little popup grips on the top and bottom. look at the pics again, 'specially the vid card one.

21-June-04, 12:20 PM		#5 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	and when you squeeze the tabs it kinda pushes itself out of the receptacle.

21-June-04, 02:08 PM		#7 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God	They are a nice addon, I installed a kit about 4 months ago on my friends rig, looks good. BtW good review.

21-June-04, 03:30 PM		#8 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	Nice review. Is the pin extractor decent if you are dextorous? The "pimp hat" rating says 10, but only two hats are present.

21-June-04, 04:31 PM		#9 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	It works if thats what you mean Putwig. I have big hands so I like mine from the rat shaq.

21-June-04, 04:44 PM		#11 (permalink)
DuckWarrior Retired Admin In Charge of Death and Destruction to All those Who Oppose My World known as PimpRig	Good review Lokie!

21-June-04, 05:19 PM		#12 (permalink)
hawklen PCApex's Mouthy Stepchild	Nice review there old fella!

21-June-04, 11:17 PM		#14 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	Cool. beings I am the biggest hater of Molexs', maybe this will change my mind... Great review Bro.

22-June-04, 01:22 AM		#15 (permalink)
Andrevas Apex Elite Tech	I use molexs like these on all PSUs I end up sleeving, they are worth every penny.

23-June-04, 10:06 AM		#16 (permalink)
IronSerif Lead Pimp Writer? Hell Yeah!	Good review and awesome product. I think it's great that the pin extractors are included. I bought mine from radio shack for $8 or something around that. Nice complete package for someone who wants to replace the connectors. the package is worth it just for the pin extractor

01-July-04, 01:17 PM		#17 (permalink)
Wordbiker Apex Tech God	Thanks Lokie. Nice to see articles on items that aren't major purchases and do an effective job.