I made the same "mistake" when I tried to use the older
IDE cables rated *to be fine* over the specified limit of 18"
(They were pushing the limits.)

"I'd" vote to use the right stuff.  JMHO.

You don't *really* want a lot of vague, hard to diagnose problems
do you? <grin>

In a "best case" scenario, Windows might notice and underclock
the transfer speeds...

Rick Glazier

From: "Tom Waddell" 
Does anyone know if there will be a significant difference in performance
between a an internal HD SATA cable that works at 3G bits/sec and
one that works at 1.5 G bits/sec? Theoretically should be twice as fast
but then there is HD and buss speed to consider.

I bought three 1.5 G bit cables on-line because I was told they were
the fastest on the market, then I found the 3 G bit ones. I'm thinking not
worth the hassle to pay to send these  back and order the faster ones.

Running Win 7, WD 1TB HD, MSI MB, 800 MHz buss.

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