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Matthyahuw · 08-29-02, 12:40 PM

Rounding ATA 66/100/133 cables is like one of the WORST things you can do!
The cables are in a ribbon for a reason...
There is a grounding wire in between every transmission wire in them to prevent crosstalk. And if you round them by slicing them up, you'll have a higher chance for crosstalk, which will lead to data loss...

08-29-02, 12:40 PM	#16
Matthyahuw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 919	Rounding ATA 66/100/133 cables is like one of the WORST things you can do! The cables are in a ribbon for a reason... There is a grounding wire in between every transmission wire in them to prevent crosstalk. And if you round them by slicing them up, you'll have a higher chance for crosstalk, which will lead to data loss... __________________ Shalom!