is SATA truely worth it over IDE??

CASH910 · 05-16-2004, 06:35 AM

Is SATA worth the hassle?? Here’s what I have—I currently have 2 ATA133 HD’s 120G&80G. I also have the opportunity to exchange my ATA133 120G for a SATA 150 120G for no charge. This would mean I would have to reload my OS and all my programs—I also have a ATA/SATA converter so I would begin running my IDE 80G as SATA also. This would give me one true SATA and then an ATA converted to SATA instead of running both IDE. My question is –is the boost in performance worth it all?? I already loaded my OS on the new SATA so all I have to do is load my programs and then hook my old 80G up via SATA. I know that the 80G converted to SATA will not run at true SATA speed but it will give me the benefit of running both drives the same way and also a smaller wire. What are your opinions on this—convert to SATA or stay with the IDE?? Any thoughts

firemachine69 · 05-16-2004, 06:42 AM

Running an IDE drive as SATA will give you zero benefits, perhaps even some speed loss (though I doubt it).

CASH910 · 05-16-2004, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

Running an IDE drive as SATA will give you zero benefits, perhaps even some speed loss (though I doubt it).

BUT WILL THE TRUE SATA DRIVE PROVIDE ENOUGH OF BOOST IN PERFORMANCE OVER AN IDE DRIVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT?? I'LL HAVE 1 REAL SATA DRIVE AN ONE CONVERTED DRIVE. THE SATA WILL HAVE MY OS ON IT

lowlight · 05-16-2004, 07:08 AM

If you're buying a new HDD and have a mobo with SATA capability, then definitely go with SATA.

If not, it's not really worth going out of your way, and spending extra money for a SATA controller.

CASH910 · 05-16-2004, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowlight

If you're buying a new HDD and have a mobo with SATA capability, then definitely go with SATA.

If not, it's not really worth going out of your way, and spending extra money for a SATA controller.

I HAVE THE CPABILITY AND A EVEN SWAP FOR A SATA 120G DRIVE FOR MY OLD IDE 120G DRIVE. SO ITS FREE

lowlight · 05-16-2004, 07:43 AM

Please stop shouting, it's against the rules.

CASH910 · 05-16-2004, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lowlight

Please stop shouting, it's against the rules.

am I missing something here??? What do you mean shouting?/ Little confused but thanks for your advice--will my other drive that I'm using a IDE to SATA converter on be slowed down any or will it remain the same speed?? The SATA drive is where my OS will be the other drive is just for music and stuff so I don't loose it if my HD were top crash. Is typing in bold what you are reffering to when you say shouting?? If so sorry didnt know that one.

CASH910 · 05-16-2004, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CASH910

am I missing something here??? What do you mean shouting?/ Little confused but thanks for your advice--will my other drive that I'm using a IDE to SATA converter on be slowed down any or will it remain the same speed?? The SATA drive is where my OS will be the other drive is just for music and stuff so I don't loose it if my HD were top crash. Is typing in bold what you are reffering to when you say shouting?? If so sorry didnt know that one.

So are you a fan of Canada?? No quite sure.LOL thanks again for the advice

Mad Hatter · 05-16-2004, 10:29 AM

Yes typing in all caps is concidered shouting

Rbreb13 · 05-16-2004, 11:14 AM

What you "may" gain will be negligible. You won't even notice the difference.

05-16-2004, 06:35 AM	#1
CASH910 Hardcore Wannabe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SC Posts: 219	is SATA truely worth it over IDE?? Is SATA worth the hassle?? Here’s what I have—I currently have 2 ATA133 HD’s 120G&80G. I also have the opportunity to exchange my ATA133 120G for a SATA 150 120G for no charge. This would mean I would have to reload my OS and all my programs—I also have a ATA/SATA converter so I would begin running my IDE 80G as SATA also. This would give me one true SATA and then an ATA converted to SATA instead of running both IDE. My question is –is the boost in performance worth it all?? I already loaded my OS on the new SATA so all I have to do is load my programs and then hook my old 80G up via SATA. I know that the 80G converted to SATA will not run at true SATA speed but it will give me the benefit of running both drives the same way and also a smaller wire. What are your opinions on this—convert to SATA or stay with the IDE?? Any thoughts

05-16-2004, 06:42 AM	#2
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