Computer Modding Part List

I've not found a single complete/good list, and I'm getting tired of constantly looking up parts multiple times to order. So, I'd like to make a complete list of parts used for modifying computers. If you have one you'd like to add, post it below and I can try to find it. I'll post detailed information in case the link or part number changes. This can be for anything - tools, wire, connectors, pins.

I'll add the ones that I just looked up and add more as I have time. You can help out by sending me links from Mouser/Digi-key/others to ones you want to see listed and I will get them added here. If I have a part listed only for Mouser, but you find it in Digi-key, post the link here so I can add more info! The more the better!

DISCLAIMER: I've done my best to ensure that the information below is valid, but I'm human and can make mistakes. Please verify that you are ordering the right part and ask here if you aren't sure. If you aren't sure of the part, don't order it. I am not responsible if it isn't what you expect.

If you have ordered one of these parts, please let me know so that I can mark it down as confirmed! If you are feeling generous, I would greatly appreciate if you could order one of the parts below and let me know if it is incorrect. Pictures of the part you received (whether correct or not) would help also!

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Fans:

4 pin fan connector (female)
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMtsLRyDR9nM1ym23zbAtOmYHqQplao1K4Q=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-47054-1000.JPG

3 pin fan connector (female)
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMtsLRyDR9nM13kGx0WjOXXXbfkW4Oj70PU=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-22-01-3037.JPG

Fan pins (female)
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMtsLRyDR9nM1150BtFA6rWR/NwnJlC3FGE=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-08-70-0064.JPG

3-pin fan connector (male)
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/22-27-2031/?qs=jBHU5RPckUoA1WbiCSzURw==
Digikey link: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeyWords=22272031
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-22-27-2031.JPG

3-pin fan right angle connector (male)
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/22-05-7038/?qs=MGlPTwjtJ4ZPXCBouX4vVg==
Digikey link: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeyWords=22057038
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-22-05-7038.JPG

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SATA:

SATA female connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/67582-0000/?qs=sC9oT6LG9NAMZKzMXkJR3g==

SATA female pins
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/67581-0010/?qs=Y/rI5Y8Al89ALcXywEWDRA==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-67581-0010.JPG

SATA (data) female connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/67489-8005/?qs=D%2by4jQJzx8IDFnYXSKjMyw==

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4 pin "Molex":

4 pin "Molex" male connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMsYFFs3UyUR41oD2/lbUOUngUl0atPB/1U=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-14804260.JPG

4 pin "Molex" male pins
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/60620-1/?qs=pn/zyis3XjHkDeV60Xt%2btg==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-606201.JPG

4 pin "Molex" female connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/1-480424-0/?qs=ko0lFLRalIOE/KdC2RXHBg==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-14804240.JPG

4 pin "Molex" female pins
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/60619-1/?qs=pn/zyis3XjGFb4jHYYY9Mg==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-606191.JPG

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4/6/8/20/24 ATX:
Includes CPU (4/8) GPU (6/8) power and the main 20/24 connectors

ATX pins (fits all the connectors in this section)
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/1586315-1/?qs=%2bRX4mxi9f/%2bTk%2bg46T6N3A==

4 pin ATX CPU female power connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/1586000-4/?qs=PBcRNPEHKsrGcyil%2bf2nlg==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-15860004.JPG

8 pin ATX CPU female power connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/1586000-8/?qs=PBcRNPEHKsrtGfjsxwK6CA==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-15860008.JPG

20 pin ATX CPU female power connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/2-794954-0/?qs=2zUUjv0WDju0hidackT0wA==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-27949540.JPG

24 pin ATX CPU female power connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/2-794954-4/?qs=2zUUjv0WDjsen7HD9v6aIA==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-27949544.JPG

I'm having trouble locating the 6/8 pin connectors for graphics cards. They are keyed different than the ones listed above, which makes them not compatible. If you know how to find these, I'd really appreciate knowing how you found them.

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PCI-e:

6 pin PCI-e power connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...4/AQJxNpQSPgL8XblOjBSvWR3hkXLTNMaBcHFYvHGMQ==
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/538-45559-0002.JPG

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USB:

USB connector pins
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/FCI/48252-000LF/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsuqxDVcGs5qAID029i6opBprtjvCh5Jlw=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/649-48252-000LF.JPG
Note: Works with 649-65043-032LF (and like) connectors, possibly NOT ones that come with your case.

10 pin USB housing
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/FCI/65043-032LF/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtsLRyDR9nM17T5O64KcyU3tZEFMdye/eY=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/64965043-032LF.JPG

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Floppy:

Berg 4 pin ("floppy") female connector
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...GAEpiMZZMtsLRyDR9nM18mJd%2baLxMG9Uvjlmh6YcWo=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-1718224.JPG

Berg 4 pin ("floppy") pins
Mouser link: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMvlX3nhDDO4AIP/KIcPiMdq5pQPUPRJr08=
Picture: http://thideras.com/images/projects/modparts/571-170204-1.JPG

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Heatshrink:

3/4 538-19267-0537
3/64 602-221364-4bk
3/8 5174-1381
1/16 5174-11161

All these are confirmed by me

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Wire:
26 awg 566-9976-100-10

Confirmed by me

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Other:

Molex 50212 female pins
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/50212-8100/?qs=VKrXD49J9EoGN45KQxz9Bg==

I just added a bunch to the list. I'm not happy with the Molex part numbers, as they seem far too expensive. I remember seeing them for >$0.10/e. I couldn't find the Molex equivalent. If someone could take a look, that would be great. I've spent about 2 hours on this so far.

I'm also missing entries for PCIe ATX connectors. The closest I could get was this.

EDIT: I might hit up Mouser support to help me out with this. I've heard they are really good.

Thank you so much!

anyone know a good distributor to get black female SATA connectors? i am unaware if the one above has them in black.

Performance PCs is the only one that I know of.

6 Pin Connectors here

you can update that now. however i have a question. the 6 pin connectors for GPUs have a more oval pin compared to the ATX pins for the 8 pin/ 24 pin. are they different?

I know that they carry those, I've ordered a bunch. I'm looking for Mouser part numbers.

Yes, they are keyed differently. You can't plug a CPU 8 pin (which follows the same key pattern as a 24 pin connector) into an 8 pin PCIe power connector. Same with the 6 pin.

where can you get female 6 pin pins then? i'm looking for them all over and can't seem to find them.

The pins themselves are the same for all ATX connectors. The connectors are keyed differently.

thideras said:

The pins themselves are the same for all ATX connectors. The connectors are keyed differently.

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that's what i understood. however, looking at my cables that came with my power supply the PCI-E power pins are different then standard ATX pins. they are more oval than square.

You mean the pins themselves? They should be square. Can you get good pictures?

notice the oval shape. they are quite round compared to the rest of the standar ATX connectors. i don't know why..?

Is that the part that plugs into the power supply, or the components? If the latter, square pins will work fine. If the former, can you get pictures of the pins on the unit?

yeah that connector is component side. so square will work fine then?

Yes. The male pins on the devices are made for square pins.

alright

Is this thread just for cable modding parts and tools?

MattNo5ss said:

Is this thread just for cable modding parts and tools?

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I would consider my question relevant to future readers who may have a similar question.

I don't have an issue with discussion in this thread, especially when others may run into similar issues.

Just a few more for you, maybe not so much for modding, but probably nice to have on this list. (I looked here first!)

Fan 3-pin connector MALE, right angle: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeyWords=22057038
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/22-05-7038/?qs=MGlPTwjtJ4ZPXCBouX4vVg==

Fan 3-pin connector MALE:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeyWords=22272031
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/22-27-2031/?qs=jBHU5RPckUoA1WbiCSzURw==