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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit.
M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? -- Kenny Cargill |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Kenny wrote:
Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Kenny wrote:
Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit.
Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit.
Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
new MoBos only have one IDE Port
Not really. I just bought one from Intel which has 6 IDE and 6 SATA ports. Custom built with specifications. Although it cost a pretty penny it is possible -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Mary Hanna" wrote in message ... On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
new MoBos only have one IDE Port
Not really. I just bought one from Intel which has 6 IDE and 6 SATA ports. Custom built with specifications. Although it cost a pretty penny it is possible -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Mary Hanna" wrote in message ... On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Mary Hanna wrote:
On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. I can't agree with that as the OP only had one spare SATA channel more important for a HD if he adds one plus if he did upgrade to a board with only one IDE channel he could still use the DVD. IDE/ATA hard drives are getting hard to even find now |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
Mary Hanna wrote:
On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. I can't agree with that as the OP only had one spare SATA channel more important for a HD if he adds one plus if he did upgrade to a board with only one IDE channel he could still use the DVD. IDE/ATA hard drives are getting hard to even find now |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
On Dec 13, 2:15*am, Mary Hanna wrote:
On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. This IDE port can support upto two drives on it and usually used for DVD / CD type drives. It should be noted that the newer DVD RW drives and Blu-Ray drives tend to only come in SATA version. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
On Dec 13, 2:15*am, Mary Hanna wrote:
On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. This IDE port can support upto two drives on it and usually used for DVD / CD type drives. It should be noted that the newer DVD RW drives and Blu-Ray drives tend to only come in SATA version. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
smlunatick wrote:
On Dec 13, 2:15 am, Mary Hanna wrote: On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. This IDE port can support upto two drives on it and usually used for DVD / CD type drives. It should be noted that the newer DVD RW drives and Blu-Ray drives tend to only come in SATA version. They make adapters. I have one of these sitting next to my desk. Whenever buying one of these, it is a good idea to read the reviews, to see how well the device supports ATAPI (optical drives). So far, I haven't had a problem with mine, but I also haven't done a lot of testing on it. http://www.startech.com/item/IDE2SAT...Converter.aspx The SATA connector plugs into the drive, then the ribbon cable pins stick out on the back. The scheme isn't mechanically robust. You have to be careful, when disconnecting the adapter from the ribbon cable, as it doesn't really support easy removal. But if you buy a SATA drive, and need to fit it to an IDE system, it is one more option for being able to do so. Another note when buying one, is to make sure it comes with a power cable. Some of those devices come in the box, with just the adapter and no power adapter cable. You can see this one includes a cable. The cable helps power the adapter chip. This cable can be "daisy chained" in the path of an existing hard drive, to steal power without needing more power supply connectors than would otherwise be needed. Very little power is used by the adapter itself. http://www.startech.com/Share/Galler...SAT.Dlarge.jpg Paul |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
smlunatick wrote:
On Dec 13, 2:15 am, Mary Hanna wrote: On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. This IDE port can support upto two drives on it and usually used for DVD / CD type drives. It should be noted that the newer DVD RW drives and Blu-Ray drives tend to only come in SATA version. They make adapters. I have one of these sitting next to my desk. Whenever buying one of these, it is a good idea to read the reviews, to see how well the device supports ATAPI (optical drives). So far, I haven't had a problem with mine, but I also haven't done a lot of testing on it. http://www.startech.com/item/IDE2SAT...Converter.aspx The SATA connector plugs into the drive, then the ribbon cable pins stick out on the back. The scheme isn't mechanically robust. You have to be careful, when disconnecting the adapter from the ribbon cable, as it doesn't really support easy removal. But if you buy a SATA drive, and need to fit it to an IDE system, it is one more option for being able to do so. Another note when buying one, is to make sure it comes with a power cable. Some of those devices come in the box, with just the adapter and no power adapter cable. You can see this one includes a cable. The cable helps power the adapter chip. This cable can be "daisy chained" in the path of an existing hard drive, to steal power without needing more power supply connectors than would otherwise be needed. Very little power is used by the adapter itself. http://www.startech.com/Share/Galler...SAT.Dlarge.jpg Paul |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
On Dec 15, 4:55*am, Paul wrote:
smlunatick wrote: On Dec 13, 2:15 am, Mary Hanna wrote: On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. This IDE port can support upto two drives on it and usually used for DVD / CD type drives. It should be noted that the newer DVD RW drives and Blu-Ray drives tend to only come in SATA version. They make adapters. I have one of these sitting next to my desk. Whenever buying one of these, it is a good idea to read the reviews, to see how well the device supports ATAPI (optical drives). So far, I haven't had a problem with mine, but I also haven't done a lot of testing on it. http://www.startech.com/item/IDE2SAT...in-Male-IDE-to... The SATA connector plugs into the drive, then the ribbon cable pins stick out on the back. The scheme isn't mechanically robust. You have to be careful, when disconnecting the adapter from the ribbon cable, as it doesn't really support easy removal. But if you buy a SATA drive, and need to fit it to an IDE system, it is one more option for being able to do so. Another note when buying one, is to make sure it comes with a power cable. Some of those devices come in the box, with just the adapter and no power adapter cable. You can see this one includes a cable. The cable helps power the adapter chip. This cable can be "daisy chained" in the path of an existing hard drive, to steal power without needing more power supply connectors than would otherwise be needed. Very little power is used by the adapter itself. http://www.startech.com/Share/Galler...SAT.Dlarge.jpg * * Paul Those adapters that convert IDE to SATA and vise versa are not always 100% reliable. These should only be considered as a short term "fix." If you require more IDE ports or need to use SATA drives with a PC that has no SATA ports, consider adding a PCI add-on card. |
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SATA or IDE DVDRW?
On Dec 15, 4:55*am, Paul wrote:
smlunatick wrote: On Dec 13, 2:15 am, Mary Hanna wrote: On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:12:09 -0000, "Kenny" wrote: Thanks for the reply, have ordered an IDE unit. Kenny "philo" wrote in message ... Kenny wrote: Need a new DVDRW to replace failing IDE unit. M/B supports both SATA and IDE, there's one SATA port used for HDD and one free. Is there any difference performance wise? For a DVDRW it would make no real difference I'd probably just get an IDE device and save the SATA port for the possibility of adding another HD. Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port. This IDE port can support upto two drives on it and usually used for DVD / CD type drives. It should be noted that the newer DVD RW drives and Blu-Ray drives tend to only come in SATA version. They make adapters. I have one of these sitting next to my desk. Whenever buying one of these, it is a good idea to read the reviews, to see how well the device supports ATAPI (optical drives). So far, I haven't had a problem with mine, but I also haven't done a lot of testing on it. http://www.startech.com/item/IDE2SAT...in-Male-IDE-to... The SATA connector plugs into the drive, then the ribbon cable pins stick out on the back. The scheme isn't mechanically robust. You have to be careful, when disconnecting the adapter from the ribbon cable, as it doesn't really support easy removal. But if you buy a SATA drive, and need to fit it to an IDE system, it is one more option for being able to do so. Another note when buying one, is to make sure it comes with a power cable. Some of those devices come in the box, with just the adapter and no power adapter cable. You can see this one includes a cable. The cable helps power the adapter chip. This cable can be "daisy chained" in the path of an existing hard drive, to steal power without needing more power supply connectors than would otherwise be needed. Very little power is used by the adapter itself. http://www.startech.com/Share/Galler...SAT.Dlarge.jpg * * Paul Those adapters that convert IDE to SATA and vise versa are not always 100% reliable. These should only be considered as a short term "fix." If you require more IDE ports or need to use SATA drives with a PC that has no SATA ports, consider adding a PCI add-on card. |
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