Cable Management

[slippy]

Is it safe to fold SATA cables?

[JD]

I've never had any issues folding them. Just don't be too aggressive I suppose.

People commonly curl them as well without issues.

[ilya]

They're technically not supposed to bent past a 90 degree angle.

However, manufacturers fold them up for packaging all the time, and I have yet to come across a DOA cable. I try not to bend them at sharp angles though, as the wires inside are a little brittle.

[enaberif]

This is ok:
http://www.atechfabrication.com/imag...Cable_data.jpg

This is also ok:
http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/we...-in-spring.jpg

To twist a sata cable.. get a long screw driver, stick or whatever you have.. and then just twist it tightly around it.

[slippy]

Thanks guys! I'm finding it hard to hide those bright blue Gigabyte SATA cables in my black case with no cheats (Elite 430)

[EdHilario]

I've folded my SATA cables with no issues but I leave a pinky finger gap at the bend. Maybe less. lol