Cables

[Cabot_Teg118]

Well I haven't ever built a computer before and i was wondering, what are all the cables i will need to buy?(assuming i want to change all of the flat, ugly ones to round,cool ones)

Thanks alot

[deftno9]

assuming you only have pata drives=IDE drives then allz you needz is get some ATA100/133 (think 133's are backwards compatible w/ 100 so its all good) rounded cables. Can either get 1 that has 2 device connectors or 1->1 cable. Check to see how many IDE umm "slots" u have on ur mobo and purchase accordingly although I recommend duel device cables just'n case. Goto ur fav retailer and search for "rounded cables" whohoo. you shouldnt pay more than $10 for a regular duel device cable (I gets mine for 6 at directron.com).. guess thats it, hope that helped.

[Sapphire9800]

CABLES : These usually come along with the motherboard. Check when buying. Although I have noticed you are usually on supplied with one IDE cable with motherboards. So buy an extra cable when buying your parts.

I suggest you use sites like these..

http://www.probz.com/install/Build/how_to_build_a_pc_part1.htm
http://www.davesite.com/computers/system/checklist.shtml

[MaNiAk21]

Xoxide is selling Two UV IDE cables and one UV floppy cable for $9.99 right now: http://xoxide.com/uvidecaandon.html The IDEs are 24" ATA133 and the Floppy is 18" and UV can't hurt.:) They say they look silver without UV so even if you don't have a UV CCFL it'll look quite nice.

[Rich]

This is what you need. http://www.xoxide.com/uvidecaandon.html and the price can not be beat ($10 for 2 IDE & 1 floppy). If you only want colored cables, then directron has quite a selection. deftno9 has the lowdown on the cables, but also don't forget a floppy. BTW the DFI Lanparty Mobo's DO include all the necessary rounded cables.

[Cabot_Teg118]

Thanks for all the help :D

Just to make sure I'm getting this right I'll need an IDE cable from the mobo to hd, an IDE from mobo to CD-Rom, and a floppy cable from mobo to floppy drive. Right?


Thanks again

[deftno9]

Yes, or u can connect both CD and HD to 1 but w/e, floppy has its own dedicated connector on the mobo everything else is the same unless u get SATA drives

[MaNiAk21]

Most likely, I haven't seen any mobos with only one IDE port but it is possible...

[Sapphire9800]

goto bestbuy.com or alienware.com and look at their computers

[MaNiAk21]

*is confused about your last post* :?

[Cabot_Teg118]

goto bestbuy.com or alienware.com and look at their computers

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[Cabot_Teg118]

Dealing w/ the comment of putting the Cd and HD on one cable, is there any advantage to that? Or is it better to have seperate cables?

[caniswolfie]

It is better to have them on separate cables if you can. Having them on the same channel loses performance when you have to transfer data between the 2 devices on the same cable.

[Rich]

Most CD-ROMS run at ATA33 for file transfers. If you put that device on the same cable as a drive which is running at ATA133, you will most likely seriously impede your HD performance. Besides, it also makes the overall wiring job a lot easier on separate channels.

[Cabot_Teg118]

Alright. Thanks alot.