Round Cables

[Race40]

Slightly off topic but overclockers need to stay cool...
Anyone know where I can find a single device short (6-12&quot rounded floppy cable? I don't need the usual 24" and I don't think most people need that long of one either. It just ends up blocking airflow and looking messy. No use in going rounded when it will still need to be bunched up and zip tied. I am also looking for a 2 device round ATA100 cable that is between 6-12" for the hard drives. Anyone know where to find this? The 20-24" versions are good for reaching CD drives but for the hard drives cooling is more important and a short one doesn't waste space, block airflow, and just looks better. Maybe one of you makes these yourself? Please help me, I'm sure other are looking for the same.

 

[bacillus]

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[Race40]

Thanks, but 15" is still a little bit too long for an ATA100 cable. I was hoping more of 6-12." 6" would be ideal. Most people have their HDs together and the HDs arent that far from the IDE connector on the mobo. As for the floppy, 11.6" is nice but I found a guy who is selling 12" floppy cables for $5. Thanks though. Still looking for 6-12" ATA100 round cables if anyone has info. Price isn't really a concern (as long as it is reasonable).

 

[CZroe]

www.roundedcables.com

 

[ST4RCUTTER]

That's a cool site CyberZer0, worthy of a bookmark, but the smallest they offer is 18". Why don't you try making your own Race40. All you will need is an exacto knife, some strip ties, and a little patience. Make a small cut, pull the cut longer, repeat. Don't do each individual conductor on ATA 100 though, try to keep two(data pin + grounded pin) together.

 

[wluk]

DIY. It is very easy. If I can do it, you can do it. You just need to cut a little opening and then tear them apart. You don't need to cut every single line. Good luck.

 

[CZroe]

Other than the work involved, you actually SHOULDN'T do every line. No, not because it's risky or anything, but because there is a reason ribbon cables exist: Parallel lines are more susceptible to line noise. They can actually interfere with eachother! I have seen rounded cables sold that did not pass I/O test at the longer lengths, so I guess you should look for "Manufactured" round cables & not "Rounded" ones unless you are making your own.

 

[Race40]

Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll try and make my own. What material should I use for the wrapping part of it? Electrical tape is kinda weak but I guess if you wrap enough of it, it might work. Also, where should I look to find a dual device 6" ATA100 ribbon cable? Is there even such a thing?

 

[ST4RCUTTER]

Strip ties or "zip ties", choose your vernacular. Just use a pair of dikes or diagonal cutters to remove the ends once you've cinched them down.