SATA cable underneath mobo - safe?

Stu · 20 Oct 2009 at 23:40

I am building my first µATX rig and am finding cable routin more challenging compared to a full size form factor.

I have managed to run the SATA cable from the DVD drive UNDERNEATH the motherboard... i.e. in the space between the motherboard and the motherboard mounting tray.

Is this OK or a bad idea?

JonJ678 · 20 Oct 2009 at 23:41

I've been doing this for a while, no issues yet. No doubt there are risks of things shorting if the thick insulation layer is pierced by a piece of solder.

xGaffner · 20 Oct 2009 at 23:41

Can't see anything bad happening, seems fine to me.

Craig321 · 20 Oct 2009 at 23:51

Stu said:
I am building my first µATX rig and am finding cable routin more challenging compared to a full size form factor.

I have managed to run the SATA cable from the DVD drive UNDERNEATH the motherboard... i.e. in the space between the motherboard and the motherboard mounting tray.

Is this OK or a bad idea?

I don't see why not. Heat won't be a problem & it won't short unless you have an already broken SATA cable.

Stu · 20 Oct 2009 at 23:52

Thanks for the quick replies! I stick with the plan.

daz87uk · 21 Oct 2009 at 01:18

It will be fine, Ive had thick usb cables behind mine before and atm I got 2 sata cables running under the motherboard, never had any issues.

rxmac · 21 Oct 2009 at 07:42

As long as the cable is free to move then it wont be a problem, if it is physically wedged / trapped by something then the insulation might get damaged / piereced which would cause issues.

This is obviously assuming you haven't taped it down, which i sometimes do

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