IDE Cable Problems

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 05:24 PM

I'll be building a new computer soon and I will probably be getting a new HDD to go with it.

I know that SATA is better than IDE but I can get a bigger IDE HDD for less than I can SATA.

The problem being that the MOBO I'm getting only has one IDE connector, It's the Gigabyte D3.

I can't make my mind up though.

I can get a 120GB WD IDE HDD for £30 or I could get an 80GB SATA drive for £30.

I want to be able to have my IDE HDD in the HDD space in the case, but then the cable won't reach to the optical drive I'll have in, it just isn't long enough...

Is there any round IDE cables that are long that would fit the job, or any IDE cable extensions you can buy?

Or would it be easier to buy a bay convertor and put the HDD in the 5 1/2 bay?

Here is a picture to help explain what I mean, I'll be using the smaller of the two optical drives and have it in the bottom slot:

Burgerbob · 04-13-2007, 05:52 PM

Get a SATA. They are more upgradeable and will be usable longer than an IDE. Also, using the same IDE cable for a CDROM and HDD is not a good idea.

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burgerbob

Get a SATA. They are more upgradeable and will be usable longer than an IDE. Also, using the same IDE cable for a CDROM and HDD is not a good idea.

It would be more practical but I'd be getting less space for the same price, which kind of sucks a little.

Why is it a bad idea?

Burgerbob · 04-13-2007, 06:05 PM

You get more errors and it is mucho slower than using a seperate one.

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 06:09 PM

Ahh right, Even if it was the first one in the chain, if that makes sense...

Mobo > HDD > optical

Burgerbob · 04-13-2007, 06:13 PM

You get the idea. But if you use a CD drive and your HDD at the same time, you can get some crazy errors. It doesnt matter what order they are in.

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 06:16 PM

Ok then, thanks for the help, I'll look around for a resonably priced SATA drive

Burgerbob · 04-13-2007, 06:19 PM

Glad to help. They arent too spendy over there, i hope.

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 06:25 PM

They're Ok I guess, about £30 for 80GB, so that's $60.

04-13-2007, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,480	Get a SATA. They are more upgradeable and will be usable longer than an IDE. Also, using the same IDE cable for a CDROM and HDD is not a good idea. __________________ Family Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (Barcelona) 2048Mb Ballistix, ASUS M2N-E 2X160gb WD SATA HDDs, eVGA GeForce 6800XT Sunbeam Clear (pink, long story) Acrylic case Hanns-G 19in 5ms

04-13-2007, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,480	You get more errors and it is mucho slower than using a seperate one. __________________ Family Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (Barcelona) 2048Mb Ballistix, ASUS M2N-E 2X160gb WD SATA HDDs, eVGA GeForce 6800XT Sunbeam Clear (pink, long story) Acrylic case Hanns-G 19in 5ms

04-13-2007, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,480	You get the idea. But if you use a CD drive and your HDD at the same time, you can get some crazy errors. It doesnt matter what order they are in. __________________ Family Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (Barcelona) 2048Mb Ballistix, ASUS M2N-E 2X160gb WD SATA HDDs, eVGA GeForce 6800XT Sunbeam Clear (pink, long story) Acrylic case Hanns-G 19in 5ms

04-13-2007, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,480	Glad to help. They arent too spendy over there, i hope. __________________ Family Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (Barcelona) 2048Mb Ballistix, ASUS M2N-E 2X160gb WD SATA HDDs, eVGA GeForce 6800XT Sunbeam Clear (pink, long story) Acrylic case Hanns-G 19in 5ms

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