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does an IDE cable == CD/DVD cables?
Topic Started: Jun 6 2005, 06:02 PM (167 Views)
Deleted User Jun 6 2005, 06:02 PM Post #1
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 ok me and my continous modding has come to a slight standstill because even the stupidest of things sometimes boggle the hell out of me.

if you are familiar with the inards of a computer then this question is for you. are HD IDE fat-band cables the same as the fat-bands that are used for CD/DVD readers?

they look the same and i believe they have the same pin combination. if they are then it will be amazing. i cant divulge TOO much info atm but maybe in liek 2-4 weeks when everything is done. i WILL have pics i guarantee it
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Seth Jun 6 2005, 06:10 PM Post #2
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 Yes, all IDE cables are the same.

You should use 80pin cables everywhere for best results.
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Deleted User Jun 6 2005, 09:54 PM Post #3
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 the only reason IDE's are still currently in my computer are because of my CD-RW drive and my normal CD/DVD drive.

both of my Hard Drives (80gb and 120gb) are both SATA drives with 8mb of cache at 150 Gbs/data transfer.

and since i now know IDE fat-bands that connect older HD's are the same as my DVD/CD drive fat bands....SOMEONE is gonna go and buy himself a UV reactant/sheathed rounded IDE cable for my 2 drives.

thus improving air flow in my box oh so slightly. god i am gonna be spening about 130$ in a week or 2 to get my new parts in to mod my comp some more. i will have details to post when i either order or get the shipments in. haha im also bumping up for a 420W power supply to a 500W power supply for about 100.00$ mainly because i can use the extra 80W and it looks REALLY cool (u will understand eventually)...oh god nm the 130.00...make that about 200.00$ >.< oh well for the sake of my computer its oh so worth it
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Deleted User Jun 7 2005, 06:23 PM Post #4
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 sry to bump this but i gots one more question. cosmetically speaking, Will Cold Cathode LED lights do pretty much the same thing as a Cold Cathode UV light?

im speaking about UV Reactant items inside my case, would they still light up with Blue LED lights? or do i HAVE to get some UV cathodes???
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