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Header Extension Cable Advice\Identification Please
Just wondering if you can confirm what cables that I need, and if anyone has figured out the lengths, maybe you have a similar set up to get that would be great, as measuring it out isn't easy when you're as ill as I am and measuring them.
I have an Asus P8Z68Z Deluxe motherboard, and a Multi Card Reader (several types in 1) plus more different ones, I have a Silverstone case (TJ09 IIRC) which means the distance between the board and reader is near double than that of smaller cases, I also have a couple of other leads which I will breakdown, screenshots attached are for added clarity.
Multi Card Reader, it has 3 leads, 1 x USB and 2 Sata, mounted in the front panel; There is already power for the basic parts of this (lights usage etc), but I believe the Sata leads are for eSata, and the power source for this(?), this is new ground for me, but it will help me test other drives without having to open the PC etc, as it's not easy for me now, the thing is I only have 6 Sata ports on the board, and they are fully used if I get a replacement drive soon, not sure if that's an issue or not.
Top of case Analogue Flap\Panel (AAFP?), 2 x USB, 1 x Firewire, and Audio Jacks in\out, as you will see in the actual board picture, they are very tight on fitting, so I wanted to ease that if I can.
Numbers 17 and 18 on the Motherboard attachment.
And a USB3 Header Option, can't say I ever noticed it prior, Number 7 on the Motherboard attachment.
I know what USB3 is, but I can't picture what a connection would benefit it, except maybe another front Panel Port, which is my guess for it's use, just want to check that there is no better use for it.
Finally does anyone have any Sata lead suggestions?
I'm looking for strong performers, longer than standard ones (a good half as much more than standard ones), and able to be routed in bulk (talking say a dozen leads), albeit half being the Sata power for the drives (all 8), 2 x SSD in raid0, 2 x mass storage, and 3 x VelociRaptor's in Raid0 and DVD writer, power is plentiful I have an XFX 750w modular PSU, but I do want to try and tidy he cables more, but being so short it's not possible, and all current leads are standard lengths I would say, so any pointers would be great.