[NTLUG:Discuss] Round IDE Cables

[Kenneth Loafman]

Kelledin wrote:
> On Saturday 29 March 2003 10:35 am, Kenneth Loafman wrote:
> 
>>OK, finally putting together a new system.  Anyone have
>>experience with round IDE cables?
>>
>> From a cooling and general handling standpoint, these seem to
>>be very desirable.  Just want to know about gotcha's
>>beforehand.
> 
> 
> Only gotcha I know...make sure the rounded part of the cable has 
> a sheath (most do).  If it doesn't have a sheath, then you've 
> typically got a loose spaghetti-mess of delicate wires that will 
> snag on practically anything.

So far, I've not seen any of those.  All so far are sheathed.  Some are 
electrically isolated with copper mesh, some not.  Some have neon 
intertwined, which to me spells interference and noise.  Just looking 
for good solid cables.

...Ken