new IDE cable design 15% improvement on read/write speed?

[bish]

Has anyone checked out these cables by Gladiator or seen a test/review?

They are a shielded and grounded design that claim a 15% improvement on read/write speed - sounds good!

http://www.pcmods.com/list.asp?DepID=7&CtgID=57

[Wiggo]

Sorry but it's the 1st I've heard of them. :smokin:

[T-Shirt]

Has anyone checked out these cables by Gladiator or seen a test/review?

They are a shielded and grounded design that claim a 15% improvement on read/write speed - sounds good!

http://www.pcmods.com/list.asp?DepID=7&CtgID=57

I'd have a hard time believing a 15% increase over a quality round cable.

[Wiggo]

Yeah the same here. :smokin:

[bish]

Yes indeed, 15% is a big call isn't it! Way too big it seems.

I found this revue on them:

http://www.tweakmax.com/html/rd3/rd3-3.cfm


This is the manufacturers site:

http://www.ioss.com.tw/web/English.html

[Wiggo]

That's pretty much what what all rounded cables do. :smokin:

[bish]

Is that right?

I've just ordered a couple of rounded cables!

Could I possibly see a decrease in performance??

Can you point me in the right direction for info on this issue?

How about the meaning of life while I'm on a roll?

[Wiggo]

Definately if ya get the longer than standard cables but take a look at this article http://www.dansdata.com/rcables.htm :smokin:

[DannyG]

Rounded cables I find are actually only good for cd rom or top mounted hdds - lets face it ide cables fold easier when they are not round ...

[Albinus]

The main idea behind rounded cables is to allow better airflow, not to fold cables :)