IDE Cable Problems

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 06:24 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, 06:52 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, 06:57 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, 07:05 PM

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

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 07:09 PM

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

Mobo > HDD > optical

Burgerbob · 04-13-2007, 07:14 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, 07:17 PM

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

Burgerbob · 04-13-2007, 07:19 PM

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

Kornowski · 04-13-2007, 07:25 PM

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

04-13-2007, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 19 Posts: 16,149	IDE Cable Problems 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: __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 734/1890/972 Corsair HX520W Windows 7 Profesional 64bit Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED Antec 900 (Modded) Acer 24" and Samsung 19" Monitors DH Biking - Because Golf and Football only require one ball. www.kornowski.tk

04-13-2007, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 19 Posts: 2,532	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. __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate, 500GB WD, eVGA 8800GT Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows 7!

04-13-2007, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 19 Posts: 2,532	You get more errors and it is mucho slower than using a seperate one. __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate, 500GB WD, eVGA 8800GT Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows 7!

04-13-2007, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 19 Posts: 16,149	Ahh right, Even if it was the first one in the chain, if that makes sense... Mobo > HDD > optical __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 734/1890/972 Corsair HX520W Windows 7 Profesional 64bit Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED Antec 900 (Modded) Acer 24" and Samsung 19" Monitors DH Biking - Because Golf and Football only require one ball. www.kornowski.tk

04-13-2007, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 19 Posts: 2,532	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. __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate, 500GB WD, eVGA 8800GT Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows 7!

04-13-2007, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 19 Posts: 16,149	Ok then, thanks for the help, I'll look around for a resonably priced SATA drive __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 734/1890/972 Corsair HX520W Windows 7 Profesional 64bit Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED Antec 900 (Modded) Acer 24" and Samsung 19" Monitors DH Biking - Because Golf and Football only require one ball. www.kornowski.tk

04-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 19 Posts: 2,532	Glad to help. They arent too spendy over there, i hope. __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate, 500GB WD, eVGA 8800GT Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows 7!

04-13-2007, 07:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 19 Posts: 16,149	They're Ok I guess, about £30 for 80GB, so that's $60. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 734/1890/972 Corsair HX520W Windows 7 Profesional 64bit Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED Antec 900 (Modded) Acer 24" and Samsung 19" Monitors DH Biking - Because Golf and Football only require one ball. www.kornowski.tk

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