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ASUS IDE/EIDE/PATA & Floppy Flat Ribbon Cable 80-Conductor 1:2 Black/Blue
Bottom line: The ASUS IDE/EIDE/PATA & Floppy Flat Ribbon Cable 80-Conductor 1:2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
ASUS IDE/EIDE/PATA & Floppy Flat Ribbon Cable 80-Conductor 1:2 Black/Blue
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS IDE/EIDE/PATA & Floppy Flat Ribbon Cable 80-Conductor 1:2… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. ASUS's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| type | Flat Ribbon |
|---|---|
| conductors | 80 |
| includes_floppy | true |
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