HAF X, Sata Cables (quick question).

Anesthetize · 13 Jun 2011 at 11:05

So I got a computer to build inside a HAF X. My mobo came with 2 Sata cables, my computer needs 3 (SSD, HDD and DVD Drive). But at the angle at which the Sata cables need to sit for the HDD and SSD as they are mounted sideways, would I be better picking up a couple of L-shaped sata cables? Or doesn't it matter?

Cheers.

Evoss · 13 Jun 2011 at 11:36

It dosent matter what SATA cables are used, just buy the ones that fit the bill the best, whatever ones make it easier for you?

Anesthetize · 13 Jun 2011 at 13:17

Evoss said:
It dosent matter what SATA cables are used, just buy the ones that fit the bill the best, whatever ones make it easier for you?

I just figured because the socket on the HDD and SSD would be near the side of the case, an L shape might be better. If it really doesn't matter, I'm pretty much good to go as is.

23JMZ07 · 13 Jun 2011 at 13:56

L shape would be easier to manage and to look nice but they bend quite nicely as is so I wouldnt bother.

lrlcr · 15 Jun 2011 at 13:17

If you're sata cables from the mobo are in the plain of the motherboard then you ideally want the straight ones, if they're mounted vertically out of the mobo then you'll want 1/2 straight and 1/2 right angle.

Alternatively use all right angles, mount half the HDD upside down and use the L-end on the hard drive which should be a lot neater.