Cabling-Is it all the same..or all different?

[morningtrader]

OK I can spend nothing or a little more than nothing for IDE/sound etc cables. Is there a reason to get the best? Anything like audio components, where cheap is dangerous?

 

[BCYL]

I dont think it matters... just get some from your local computer stores, they should only go for a couple of bucks....

if they dont work later, u can easily replace them for cheap anyways...

I have never used any "brand name" IDE cables and never had any problems for years...

 

[Thyme]

I had a dell that had branded cables from 3M and they had these ribbons on them and made it almost impossible to remove.