Coaxial cable for new build installation

Hi folks, We are waiting on the completion of a new build and as part of our list of requests of the developer they have agreed to fit Sky TV cables for us while they are doing the rest of the first fix. We were invited round yesterday to view the work so far and it looks like they are fitting two runs of their standard coaxial cable rather than the "shotgun" type satellite cables that we're used to Sky installers fitting. Will this standard coax be suitable for HD and be future proof against UHD broadcasts? Many thanks!

It really depends on what type of coax it is. For best results it should be WF100 coax cable or its equivalent (foam dielectric, with both copper braiding and copper foil screening). Sky use 'shotgun' WF65, I believe.

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One of the most frustrating things is that when we call BT, unless they speak to the OpenReach engineer there and then, they have no idea what is going on. The engineer may have updated the records two weeks before but we are never told what is still needed and why. I have called the engineer myself, but am told he cannot deal with individual queries, even though I am calling on behalf of a number of residents! BT have the monopoly on a product that they cannot supply - surely it is time to let other companies become involved in line installation, or are they scared they will lose out due to their own bad service?
A number of residents here, including myself, are now going to escalate the matter to Ofcom, our MP and also the national media. Questions need to be asked as to why new build homes are without essential methods of communication for so long in this age of technology? We are also going to be looking at starting legal action against BT for not fulfilling contractual obligations, and claiming compensation to cover the mounting costs we are paying out. From the amount of postings here we are not alone in this matter, and surely BT can see this can't continue?
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Originally posted by Mike V
I went and ordered my new system components last night and now I need to figure out what cables I will need.
I want to use the round cables as the flat ribbon cables impede airflow too much.
I am not sure whether I want to put a floppy drive in or not as it isn't really needed these days, although it is nice for backing up Intenet Explorer Bookmarks quickly.
Which round cables should I get for my new system, how would you connect them and where have you found the best prices on them?
I believe the MSI GeForce4 Ti4200 video card comes with a round cable in the retail box I ordered so that takes care of one of them.
I appreciate the help.
My system is going to be as follows:
MSI K7N2 Delta-ILSR Mobo
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Barton processor
Mushkin 512 MB PC2700 222 Level II Hi Performance RAM
MSI G4Ti4200-VTD8X128 video card
Western Digital 80GB 8MB buffer HDD
LITE ON 16X XJ-HD166S/165H DVD/CDROM
TDK VeloCD 40x12x40 CDRW
ChiefTec AX-01BLD SPX2 450W case
Thanks
Mike
Mike,
Yes round cables are the way to go and they connect the same way as your ribbon cables. I use VANTEC in my machines but there are many good manufacturers. Try this link to check for the best prices http://www.pricewatch.com/
The round cables are also very easy to tywrap out of the way for maximum airflow as you mentioned )

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