Gather your SATA Data Cables
You have 7 SATA devices.
You would need 7 SATA Data cables.
Your Motherboard comes with 4 SATA Data Cables.
Two of these cables have a right angled connector.
They use 28 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wires.
The connectors include a latch.
They will do the job, however you need a total of 7 SATA Data cables.
Since you would have to order extra cables anyway, it is better to purchase 7 cables of the lengths that you desire to minimize cable clutter.
You also have the option to order cables using thicker 26 AWG wires.
Put these factory cables back in the box.
Order the following 7 SATA Data cables from NewEgg.com
Buy 4 of these for connecting the 2 SSDs and 2 Burners
Coboc Model SC-SATA3-18-LL-BK $2.36
Length = 18"
Color = Black
Type = Straight to Straight
SATA III 6Gb/s Data Cable with Latch
4 @ $0.59
Buy 1 of these for connecting HD1
Coboc Model SC-SATA3-18-LL-BK-90 $0.69
Length = 18"
Color = Black
Type = 90 Degree to 180 Degree
SATA III 6Gb/s Data Cable with Latch
1 @ $0.69
Buy 2 of these for connecting HD2 and HD3
Coboc Model SC-SATA3-10-LL-BK 1.98
Length = 10"
Color = Black
Type = Straight to Straight
SATA III 6Gb/s Data Cable with Latch
2 @ $0.99
All of these cables use the thicker 26 AWG wires.
This is good, and they are reasonably priced.
This is a digital data connection.
There is no point in paying $6 for SATA Data Cables offered by the fancy brands.
Is there a difference between SATA II and SATA III Data Cables?
Not really, except that the SATA III specs require the connectors to have latches.
This prevents the cables from being accidentally disconnected when the computer is moved around.
You should definitely make sure your SATA Data Cables comes with Latches.
Just make sure to pinch the Latch down hard before attempting to pull out a SATA III Data Cable.
SATA III Data Cables are downward compatible with SATA I and SATA II.
