SATA or IDE DVDRW?

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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 said:
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?
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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.
 
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
 
Mary said:
Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port.
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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
 
I can't agree with that as the OP only had one spare SATA channel
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I had to go the SATA way as I could only get the Pioneer IDE drive in black,
but then again I have 8 IDE ports plus 4 SATA..
 
Not a good move when you upgrade, new MoBos only have one IDE Port.
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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.
 
smlunatick said:
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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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-25in-and-35in-40-Pin-Male-IDE-to-SATA-Adapter-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/Gallery/Large/IDE2SAT.Dlarge.jpg

Paul
 
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-25in-and-35in-40-Pin-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/Gallery/Large/IDE2SAT.Dlarge.jpg

    Paul
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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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