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Is it possible to use an IDE cable longer than 18 inches ?

J

jaytone

Senior member
I have an Asus P3BF, Inwin mid tower and have a problem with the length of
the 18 inch IDE ribbon.
I am using the ATA66 cables
The problem is that after moving around my H.D., CDrom and CDburner the
ribbon is two short to connect the H.D and one of my CDroms. The distance
between the Master and Slave on the ribbon is only 6 inches
So
1. Can I use a longer IDE ribbons that is also ATA 66 ?
2. If so, where can I buy them online
3. Is there a chance that data will get corrupted or other problems using
a ribbon longer than 18 inches ?

Thanks
 
The problem I am having by using a 18 inch ribbon is the distance between the Primary and Slave is 6 inches. In a 24 inch ribbon, the distance is the same, The 24 inche ribbon would only be longer between the slave and part that plugs into the m.b.
I need it longer than 6 inches. (Dont we all, LOL)
 
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