I've read both good and bad. I would really like to tidy up the wiring in my case, so I'm now weighing the promise of increased airflow against the possibility of data corruption. What say you? Any recommended brands?
Anyone have experience with rounded IDE cables?
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Thermaltake originated them so I would go with theirs. The idea is to make it easier for air to flow through the chasis.
http://www.thermaltake.com/products/accessories/idecable.htm
or if you need a long one...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products/accessories/idecable2.htm
or if you need a floppy...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products/accessories/floppycable.htm
http://www.thermaltake.com/products/accessories/idecable.htm
or if you need a long one...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products/accessories/idecable2.htm
or if you need a floppy...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products/accessories/floppycable.htm
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Here's what I bought from www.plycon.com . Highly recommended by MaximumPC.
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Yes, but what is the likelyhood that a brand new IDE cable is going to fail regardless of what company makes it. Really any idiot with the right tools & pieces can make them.
It could be bad when you get it, but then you just send it back. As for "Is it long lasting?" Well IDE cables usually dont go bad unless you abuse them physically and then they can still take a beating.
It could be bad when you get it, but then you just send it back. As for "Is it long lasting?" Well IDE cables usually dont go bad unless you abuse them physically and then they can still take a beating.
As a matter of fact, round cables are probably more sturdy than flat ones. Flat ones can be pulled and wires inside can break a lot easier because they are not reinforced by the outer plastic/rubber/copper lining that the round ones have. In addition flat cables can easily be punctured which will ruin them. But again the round ones have that lining around them to prevent puncture.