Sata 3 Cables

Hopalong X said:

GeneO

I think your post earlier that you removed part of explains sufficiently. I am re posting it.
I think it explains it quite well. You should have left it up.

http://www.sata-io.org/documents/SATA-6Gbs-Fast-Just-Got-Faster.pdf

SATA 6Gb/s Cabling
The same cables and connectors used for current SATA implementations can be used to connect SATA 6Gb/s devices. SATA-IO recommends utilizing quality components to ensure data integrity and robust operation at the fast 6Gb/s transfer rate. Cables already at the threshold of 3Gb/s operating margins may experience lower performance than expected at 6Gb/s due to an increased number of resends. The SATA Revision 3.0 spec addresses this issue by defining the Compliance Interconnect Channel (CIC). The CIC is outlined as a mathematical model of a compliant channel as well as an insertion/return loss plot defining the most extreme losses the system can sustain and still be compliant. Note that the CIC does not specify the components to be used in a system but rather the overall performance and quality the system must exhibit. Cable vendors will want to consider removing any question of quality by marking their packaging to explicitly state a product's 6Gb/s CIC compliance. Vendors can also have their cables added to the Integrators List on the SATA-IO web site. End-users, for their part, will want to consult the Integrators List – this list is available to the public – before buying new cabling

So if it isn't on their list which I will look for I would be reluctant to buy it for SATA 6Gb's.

No seal of approval makes me wonder.

Yes, I took it out because I couldn't find this CIC info. Good luck.

Hopalong X said:

If you go to the manufacturer web site- the retailer may post it- look up the cable you are interested in it should have one of these seals.
https://www.sata-io.org/developers/c...go_program.asp



If not then quality is questionable at best.

Just an observation with all the junk on the market with weird off brand names from you know where.

I have looked around for cables on the web and none of the 6Gb/s cables have that 6Gb/s certified logo that I could find.

p5bdkw said:

If the board only supports SATA II 3.0Gb/s, then an SATA III cable is a mute point.

That I understand. However, while my current rig is only SATA II, the one that I about to build will be SATA III, therefore the cabling is not a moot point.

Going somewhat off in a tangent, I found some SATA III cables which are round, rather than the typical flat shape. Is there any reason that these would be better or worse?

seekermeister said:

Going somewhat off in a tangent, I found some SATA III cables which are round, rather than the typical flat shape. Is there any reason that these would be better or worse?

They aren't as flexible. That might be important for your cable management.