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19-02-2008, 10:46 AM
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Query about Data cables
Recently my original IDE data cable (HDD one) stopped working properly so i decided to change it.
I bought as a replacement, a 20 Rs. data cable. Now i'm apprehensive to put it on with such a cheap cable.
Please advice me whether i should go for something else? Also, does choice of cable affect the speed of my HDD?
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19-02-2008, 08:57 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
if thats a 40 conductor cable ( should be used with ide optical drive only ) the speed will be reduced if u use it with hdd.
But in no way it will harm your HDD.
But ide 80 conductor cable should be used with hdd to retain the maximum speed.
To know the difference between these two types of cable take a look @ :
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/id...Cable80-c.html
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19-02-2008, 09:57 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
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Originally Posted by topgear
if thats a 40 conductor cable ( should be used with ide optical drive only ) the speed will be reduced if u use it with hdd.
But in no way it will harm your HDD.
But ide 80 conductor cable should be used with hdd to retain the maximum speed.
To know the difference between these two types of cable take a look @ :
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/id...Cable80-c.html |
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get the 80 conductor one
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20-02-2008, 12:47 AM
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Re: Query about Data cables
Yes get the 80-pin IDE cable, should cost around Rs.50 for good ones. The cheap ones feel flimsy and the clips at the end are of really bad quality.
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25-02-2008, 12:41 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
which cable should attached 2 cd \ dvd rom, a 40 or 80 ?
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25-02-2008, 12:46 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
^^^ 80 if it supports udma 2+, 40 if its udma 2 or below.
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25-02-2008, 08:24 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
ide optical generally ships with 40 conductor cables
My sony dvd rom drive also ships with 40 conductor cable & it is running @ udma 4 
Last edited by topgear; 25-02-2008 at 08:36 PM.
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25-02-2008, 08:33 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
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^^^ 80 if it supports udma 2+, 40 if its udma 2 or below.
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I did not understand that. I hav currently attached a 40wire cable to my optical drive that shows udma 2. So if i connect an 80 wire cable, then will it give me speeds > udma2 
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25-02-2008, 10:45 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
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I did not understand that. I hav currently attached a 40wire cable to my optical drive that shows udma 2. So if i connect an 80 wire cable, then will it give me speeds > udma2 |
U need to check the manual/specs. If it says UDMA4 go with an 80 conductor cable. If UDMA2 then 40 is sufficient (putting in an 80 won't hurt in anyway!)
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26-02-2008, 11:15 AM
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Re: Query about Data cables
thanx infra 4 clearing things ....
as my cable is faulty both cd\dvd rom rnt getting detected so time 2 change it ....
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26-02-2008, 04:38 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
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Originally Posted by infra_red_dude
U need to check the manual/specs. If it says UDMA4 go with an 80 conductor cable. If UDMA2 then 40 is sufficient (putting in an 80 won't hurt in anyway!)
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Oh, i see. Thanx  I will now hav to hunt for that dvd drive manual
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28-02-2008, 05:01 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
bt how do u diffentiate a 20 & 50 rs data cable ? as both may look the same ....
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01-04-2008, 11:12 AM
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Re: Query about Data cables
got this 40 pin ide cable .... after attaching it & booting my pc ..... my display goes 2 minimum [8 bits] & no other option 2 increase it or reset it ....
& after i unplug this cable everthing is normal ..... is the cable or mb faulty ????
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01-04-2008, 12:41 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
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bt how do u diffentiate a 20 & 50 rs data cable ? as both may look the same ....
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Take a look @ here :
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/id...Cable80-c.html
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Originally Posted by ax3
got this 40 pin ide cable .... after attaching it & booting my pc ..... my display goes 2 minimum [8 bits] & no other option 2 increase it or reset it ....
& after i unplug this cable everthing is normal ..... is the cable or mb faulty ????
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What you are attaching this cable with ? A optical Drive or HDD.
If Hdd - then you should always use the 80 pin conductor cable.
I think that cable is faulty. Try changing that cable.
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01-04-2008, 04:24 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
@topgear .... thanx 4 reply .....
am attaching my dvd & cd rom through this cable .... both r set as secondary master & slave respectively ....
& its a new ide cable ....
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02-04-2008, 05:53 AM
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Re: Query about Data cables
Then 40 conductor cables will do. replace the cable
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02-04-2008, 12:13 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
hmmmm .... bt its aleady a new 1 .... its 20rs wala .... couldnt find 50rs wala cable from lamington road ..... all shops displayed 20rs wala ....
lagta hai mujhe OWL banaya ......
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13-04-2008, 12:56 PM
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Re: Query about Data cables
got a new cable AGAIn .... its a 40 wala, connected 2 my dvd ritter & now a new thing ....
mb does showup\recognize my "secondary master" bt after i switch the pin 2 slave it does showup it as "secondary slave" ....
y not master b seen\recognized ?
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