rounded IDE cables

[HarryBeanbag]

Open linux has these rouned ata133 cables for sale pretty cheap.

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[h0vic]

need to fix link

 

[mztykal]

Linkie no workie...

 

[habraham]

I can't get the link to work either, but here is where I buy my rounded cables. They are inexpensive and the turnaround time between order and shipping is FAST. They have EXCELLENT customer service, too.

http://www.bestbyte.net/Category.cfm?CategoryID=9&Keyword=

 

[ChefJoe]

I ordered some from SVCompucycle and their shipping is great

This past order they shorted me a cable, but I expect that'll be cleared up satisfactory like because of their great ratings from others.

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

what is "http://no vibes noise control computer/"

 

[rarebear]

I get my silver IDEs ROUND, 24-Inch, True ATA133/100 IDE Cable. Aluminum shielded. 3-Head. ( CLEAR ). Specially shielded with Copper Aluminum Mesh NewEgg.com
Good Quality 24" $8.00

I bought 4 from Plycon at $18 @ 3 went bad and they told me Sorry over 30 days
So you know how much I buy from them now

 

[aphex]

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[MAYAN]

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[RONType1]

<< I can't get the link to work either, but here is where I buy my rounded cables. They are inexpensive and the turnaround time between order and shipping is FAST. They have EXCELLENT customer service, too.

http://www.bestbyte.net/Category.cfm?CategoryID=9&Keyword= >>



hey those guys (bestbyte) have really competitive prices! My just order from them, but before I do I have a question, at SVC they have two sections for ATA66/100 and a separate for ATA133, it was my understanding that ATA133 cables were the same 80pin design as ATA66/100 cables.. i wonder...

and that "what is "http://no vibes noise control computer/"

that's what the Open Linux link goes to... (DUH)

 

[xpander]

Thanx habraham,

got some silver ones...
plus a Logitech wireless combo to make it even sweeter

 

[Bob151]

What's the deal with Rounded IDE cables? Better performance, less IDE retransmissions, ease of use....?

 

[gregor7777]

What's the deal with Rounded IDE cables? Better performance, less IDE retransmissions, ease of use....?

Better case airflow and easier to manage.

 

[renfield33]

and they look cool!

 

[glc650]

Aren't the rounded cables more prone to data corruption, especially the non-standard 24" ones?

 

[glc650]

Aren't the rounded cables more prone to data corruption, especially the non-standard 24" ones?

 

[mindslash]

<< Aren't the rounded cables more prone to data corruption, especially the non-standard 24" ones? >>



I have heard/read that the cables longer than 18" are susceptible to corruption but have not seen this personally -- not that I would have noticed it anyways. I have not heard a reasonable argument for why rounded cables would be more susceptible to corruption. If you have, please let me know because I am actually interested in this. BTW, does anyone know the impact of shielding on cables 24" and longer?