Recommendations for SATA Cables to connect HDD to a desktop?

Thanks so much everyone.. I'll try to take a picture and post here ASAP.

@Merete: I have too many external HDDs floating around so I thought I could put 2 drives inside the CPU. I've been using this USB 3.0 Enclosure:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003F5NS9W

The internal drive that came with the system is a 1 TB Seagate HDD. From what I've read, it looks like the PSU should be able to withstand the power requirements.. Are you sure that they won't suffice?

Hi, I am only offering this for consideration focus152
Are you using windows 7?
OEM systems are just that focus15 original equipment manufacturers and have only minimal and adequate onboard stuff.
The PSU is the most important piece of hardware on the system imho, everything relies on it.
A PSU should never exceed 65% of max output.
What do you have connected to your system?
Lets say one HDD system drive, one video card it states recommended PSU, Sound card, DVD/CD rom,
 PSU with OEM will provide sufficient for these, then when you add
printer/scanner, camera?  HDD/s  try and have them powered separately,
When you start to do video stuff or  play games with extra hardware added you will exceed this.
Just like in our cars that have a battery when we start adding bigger stereo system bigger speakers bigger spot lights we must check the battery out put
Power Supplies Explained: How To Pick The Perfect PSU For Your Computer
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/power-supplies-explained-pick-perfect-psu-computer/

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation, Gary.. Much appreciated.

Here are a few pics from the CPU:

Thanks nobus..

So, I'm just getting this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10226&cs_id=1022602&p_id=8783&seq=1&format=2

I should be all set, right?

So, I'm just getting this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10226&cs_id=1022602&p_id=8783&seq=1&format=2


Looking at the pictures, I would NOT use a right-angle connector for the 2nd drive ... I think a straight-to-straight would be preferable.    The 3rd drive could use either type.

As for length ... how long is the blue SATA connector that goes from the 1st drive to the SATA port on the motherboard?     That's the length you'd like for the 2nd drive.    For the 3rd drive, it looks like it needs to be 3" or so longer than that.

Thanks a lot for the replies, nobus and Gary.

I ordered both angled and straight connectors.  18 inches each.. Will try both.

For the third drive, I guess I can get either of these, right:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10226&cs_id=1022602&p_id=8781&seq=1&format=2

or

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10226&cs_id=1022602&p_id=5127&seq=1&format=2

Thanks again for your time and insights.. Greatly appreciate them.

Thanks again, Gary. I haven't but I'll be sure to measure it.

Never heard of CPUStuff but I'll give them a try.. Thanks :)

Monoprice also sells 10" cables, but nothing between that and 18".    I keep a few of these around for when a system just needs a fairly short cable:  http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10226&cs_id=1022602&p_id=8786&seq=1&format=2

I also stock a few of the Monoprice 18" cables, so I don't have to order them every time I need one.    [Whenever I order from Monoprice, I tend to "stock up" a bit to take advantage of what I'm having to pay for shipping]

CPUStuff is better if you want intermediate lengths (12", 14", etc.) or you you happen to need "left hand" cables (which Monoprice doesn't sell).

Nice. I'll be sure to stock some cables..

I wonder what you mean by "left hand" cables? :(

"I wonder what you mean by "left hand" cables? :(  " ==>  If you buy a SATA cable with an angled connector, the cable normally goes in the direction that the small keyed notch in the connector points.    This is a "right hand" cable.

On a left-hand connector the cable goes in the opposite direction.

See the following pictures and look carefully at the relationship of the connector vs. the cable.

Cool, good to know !! Thanks for the pics :)

Do the connections look ok to you guys:




I'll wait to hear from you guys before I power the system.. Thanks so much again.

Everything looks good -- power it up !

Perfect.!!

Thanks again everyone for all your help.. I'm delighted with SSD's performance just like every other SSD user.. :)

Thankyou focus15
all the best!!