What to look out for when buying SATA cables ??

[IRONBATMAN]

Hi,

recently, my SATA wires have been coming loose. It's a pain to open up the case and re attach them :/ Sometimes my PC wouldn't boot, sometimes my storage drive won't show. I'm really pissed at the lack of good quality cables. So how do i know if the wire is good ? Are there any reputable brands ?? There should be some certification of good quality wires or sth 😛

If there really isn't a way, I guess i'll just have to settle with tape :/

Any input would be appreciated,
Thanks

 

[NunoAntunes]

Well, usually SATA cables have a thing that clicks in place so that they do not come out.
If it has that, there's no way it can pop out.
If your SATA cables don't have it, then try to buy ones that do (it's like a metal flap in the side of the connector). I think there shouldn't be much difference between cable brands.

 

[McHenryB]

An example of latching cables: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters%C2%AE-Pack-Degree-Right-Angle/dp/B00KCS91GY/ref=sr_1_9?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1440159016&sr=1-9

One thing to look out for if you do get latching cables: remember this when you come to remove the cable. Pull too hard without depressing the latch and you could pull the socket off the motherboard.

 

[sora]

I personally think that any SATA cable is a risk haha. There is no such thing as a "reputable brand" as the SATA cables could easily get damaged.

 

[McHenryB]

You must be very careless. I've never suffered from a damaged SATA cable. (IDE cable, yes; network cable, yes; but never a damaged SATA cable.)

 

[jsmithepa]

Buy ANY and make sure it goes in with a solid CLICK. Use both hands.