PATA to SATA Converter Opinion Needed

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by i_wanna_corndog, Jun 20, 2005.

  1. i_wanna_corndog

    i_wanna_corndog Specialist

    Hey guys,

    I was browsing on eBay for some cables and came across this:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64459&item=5211136363&rd=1

    Since my mobo only has a primary IDE controller and supports SATA, I was thinking of getting one of these to free up room for another DVD-ROM drive. I would like your opinion on these converters. Would something like this actually speed up the data transfer to 1.5 Gb/s? Or would I still be stuck at the PATA speeds? I would also like to have your opinion on whether or not I should go for it or not.

    As always, thanks guys,
    ~corndog
     
  2. criminelis

    criminelis Corporal

    Not sure about the transfer rate, it's quite logical youll keep p-ata speeds...
    Try it out, but just wait with purchasing a new dvd drive
     
  3. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    You are not saving any money by going to ebay there. :)

    If you look close at the ebay picture, you'll notice a website. Follow the website and eventually you come across this:

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...&cs_id=1040701&p_id=327&seq=1&format=2&style=

    which is priced at: $18.82
    ebay priced at: $20.90 (price also could go up....)
     
  4. i_wanna_corndog

    i_wanna_corndog Specialist

    Yeah, I was just posting that eBay auction as an example of what I was looking to get. I've already got a website that'll sell me one cheaper. Although, I just decided on getting a SATA drive, since I can clone my current one and use my current drive in another computer.

    Thanks guys!

    ~corndog
     

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