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Exiler
06-27-02, 03:54 PM
I've been thinking of replacing all my normal IDE cables with rounded cables. Since from time to time I open my case, anything with changing this and that, the cables are a big mess there.

I would like to know whether is there any disadvantages for using rounded cables? They all come in ATA 33/66/100/133 right?

Is there any speed differences between the regular and rounded cables?
o770
06-27-02, 03:58 PM
no disadvantages, as long as you get good ones up to 18inch long.
NASsoccer
06-27-02, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by oTTO
no disadvantages, as long as you get good ones up to 18inch long.
otto is right-- anything longer is not in spec. plus- you will get better airflow throughout your case, so in fact, they give an advantage!!
Da Whip
06-27-02, 05:25 PM
Another added bonus, they look way cool.
I put them in all the systems I build. It only adds $20 to a build. Built 12 or more and the clients think it looks organized.

Go here for cables, all you want $5.00 shipping.

http://www.bestbyte.net/Category.cfm?CategoryID=9&Keyword=
StillLife
06-27-02, 10:49 PM
I thought that round cables where a bit more prone to have errors because all the wires were closer together?
o770
06-28-02, 02:07 PM
Originally posted by StillLife
I thought that round cables where a bit more prone to have errors because all the wires were closer together?

thats why to get good ones, shielded etc.
Steelforge
06-28-02, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by oTTO
no disadvantages, as long as you get good ones up to 18inch long.

Is there a problem with the 24"? Attenuation?

Are the Coolermaster cables any good?
ZeroAquaduct
06-28-02, 02:44 PM
Yes, I would like to know about the length issue too. I read that 18" is the cable we should get. Anything below or above should be avoided. Why? Also, is this the same for floppy cables? I saw some 10" single-device floppy cables, but I'm not too sure whether those are recommended or not.
o770
06-28-02, 02:46 PM
they should be good.
take a look at here (http://www.dansdata.com/rcables.htm) for the length issue and here (http://www.pcpowerzone.co.uk/reviews.php?id=99) for a short review on the CM cables.
also, here (http://www.coolermaster.com.hk/en/products/cable/ptc-a18.html) at the CM website there r a few other links to review on internet. you can click Back for other cable models.