JAY EMRIE wrote in a message to ROY J. TELLASON:

RJT> What I should probably do is take some tie-wraps and bundle up the 
RJT> wiring a little bit so as to keep it out of the air flow.  

JE> The flat cables to the IDE devices block a lot of the air flow.

I can see where they would.

JE> Round bundled cables about 1/2" in diameter are now available - 
JE> much less air flow blockage - makes the cooling fans more 
JE> effective. I've got them in my systems.

I think that rather than buy new cables I'll have a go at making the ones I
have less obstructive,  first.  I do have a *big* bag of tie-wraps here...
:-)

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