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  1. 26th Feb 2005 01:16 #1
    deejay.2001
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    hi
    how to recognize if i have 40 or 80 pin ide ata cable?

    is there any sign on them i should read?

    thanks for help guys
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  2. 26th Feb 2005 01:30 #2
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    often have a blue connector at mobo end, although I''ve also see other colors used..

    side by side you will see smaller denser wires vs. 40 pin

    http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/id...Cable80-c.html
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  3. 26th Feb 2005 03:43 #3
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    The amount of pins are the same on both types of cables, 80 conductor just has more ground leads. If you look at a floppy cable, they are generally the same density as a 40 conductor IDE cable. A 80 conductor cable would have much finer wires.
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    /slightly off topic

    My pictures have been Hijacked! j/k
    I'm glad they are finding good use.

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    Recycled, er, yeah, that's the ticket, recycled.


    But yes, these pics were originally posted in another thread by Skith. Credit where credit is due.
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