

Best SATA cable?

Discussion in 'Storage Drives' started by danceMB, 20 Jun 2006.

  1. danceMB

    Wise Guy

    Joined: 24 Jun 2004

    Posts: 2,015

    Im just a bit curious as far as these cables are concerned. Are they all the very same, or are there any "premium" cables around?
  2. smids


    Joined: 18 Dec 2004

    Posts: 6,660

    Location: London/Kent

    Very little difference in SATA cables. Some of the very cheapest, and I mean you'd have to find the cheapest ever 'might' be of 'slightly' inferior quality but pretty much any will do. I have read that some of the cheaper ones use 2 of something whereas better ones use of that thing (I believe it is to do with shielding) - hope that helps LOL! :D.
  3. Messiah Khan


    Joined: 1 Sep 2005

    Posts: 10,000

    Location: Scottish Highlands

    I use the Akasa SATA-2 45cm Silver Data Cable (CB-053-GE) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/SATA_Cables.html As they look decent, and have small 'clip' things that make them a bit more secure. But other than that, there really isnt that much to differenciate SATA cables.