Cables for First Build

[csebasti]

I'm currently buying components for my first build, and realized that I haven't even thought about cables.

1. Will I need to buy any SATA cables?

2. I plan to buy an OEM DVD drive, and I believe those don't come with a cable. Is that correct?

3. Will a HDD come with a cable? Probably going with a WD 500GB Caviar Black.

4. If I need to buy SATA cables, what length is best for use in a ATX mid tower for the DVD drive and HHD?

Thanks for the help.

 

[cranked]

How many SATA devices are you hooking up?

My Asrock Extreme 4 came with 2 SATA cables. I think most mobos do. You could check the website of the board you are buying and see.

I bought an OEM DVD Drive and it came with a SATA cable. Not sure if they all do though.

 

[csebasti]

Thanks for the tip. It didn't occur to me that the MOBO would come with cables. I'll probably be getting the Asrock Z77 Pro4, unless I find some great deal on something else. I just checked their site, and it does come with 2 cables. I'm only going to be hooking up two SATA devices for now, so that works out.

Is there a difference in SATA cables for SATA 6GB/s vs. 3GB/s? Just curious for future reference if I get another hard drive or SSD.

 

[azeem40]

My mobo came with 4, so your should come with 2 or 4. No, all cables are the same. The only thing that matters is the SATA port.

 

[csebasti]

Ok, I that's good to know. One less thing to worry about. I don't want to forget some minor part of the build...