On Jul 19, 11:03*pm, glenz...@xmission.com (GMAN) wrote:
> In article <1efb344d-d2b3-40b2-bbe1-da60ccba5...@u6g2000prc.googlegroups.com>, jerry <jtu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >On Jul 18, 11:38=A0pm, glenz...@xmission.com (GMAN) wrote:
> >> In article <ca1500dd-0102-41db-8df2-b22c3cf68...@j33g2000pri.googlegroups=
> >..com>, jerry <jtu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> >On Jul 18, 12:37=3DA0pm, nobody <annonym...@none.com> wrote:
> >> >> On 2008-07-18, jerry <jtu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> >> > On Jul 18, 10:20=3DA0am, glenz...@xmission.com (GMAN) wrote:
> >> >> >> In article <2ba1a101-9a65-44e1-a335-73fb96547...@c2g2000pra.googleg=
> >rou=3D
> >> >ps.com>, jerry <jtu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> >> >> >In the new computer that I am contemplating there is 1 ide connect=
> >or
> >> >> >> >for =3DA02 ide drives. The rest are sata connectors. I have some o=
> >ld id=3D
> >> >e
> >> >> >> >optical drives that I would like to use, and some ide hard drives =
> >tha=3D
> >> >t
> >> >> >> >I would at least like to transfer the data from.
>
> >> >> >> >Has anyone tried the ide to sata converters that are advertised?
>
> >> >> >> I have a couple of no name chinese ones i used for a very short whi=
> >le =3D
> >> >and they
> >> >> >> worked great with a pair of 250GB WD drives.
>
> >> >> >> >Does the converted ide drive approach the data transfer speed of a
> >> >> >> >native sata drive?
>
> >> >> >> Seemed fast to me. But i never ran any benchmarks
>
> >> >> >> >Is the master slave jumper relevant when using the converter?
>
> >> >> >> You leave the drive jumpered as if it was a single drive setup. You=
> > ca=3D
> >> >n also
> >> >> >> set the drive to cable select.
>
> >> >> >> >I would like to hear of anyones experiences with the converter.
>
> >> >> >> Its useable if you want to still use an old hd for a while.
>
> >> >> >> >Thanks
> >> >> >> >Jerry
>
> >> >> >> I seemed to have some trouble with mine and using CD burning softwa=
> >re =3D
> >> >with my
> >> >> >> old Pioneer DVD burner, but the HD's work great without a hitch. So=
> > de=3D
> >> >pending
> >> >> >> on the device it may or may not be an issue.
>
> >> >> > Thanks GMAN
> >> >> > Appreciate the response. Think I will try it.
> >> >> > Jerry
>
> >> >> If you have a case that installs the HD "sidways" like an Antec Sonata=
> >,
> >> >> i.e. the drive is mounted so that the end with the cable connection is
> >> >> facing the case door, then you should check the depth of the adaptor.
>
> >> >> When I got mine at Frys, there were 2 makes & I selected the shallower
> >> >> on general principles & lucked out; even it was a few dollars more exp=
> >ens=3D
> >> >ive.
>
> >> >> From what I read the ide to sata adaptor allows the HD to run at "half=
> > sp=3D
> >> >eed"
> >> >> (sata 1) instead of sata 2; can't tell the difference in acutal practi=
> >ce
> >> >> for my usage.
>
> >> >Actually I am looking at the antec sonata with the "sideways" hds. The
> >> >cable and power plug do seem to be very close to the door. I'll check
> >> >to be sure I get a shallow adapter.
> >> >Thanks for the heads up.
>
> >> By shallow , the other poster meant to get one that mounts flat against t=
> >he
> >> back of the IDE drive vertically, instead of sticking out horizontally li=
> >ke my
> >> cheap chinese made ones.
>
> >Thanks GMAN
>
> >I understand that he meant that the part does not increase the length
> >of the hd by a large margin, i.e. low profile . I know that sata and
> >pci express are the best way to go in building a computer. I haven't
> >put one together for a few years and have to get caught up on the new
> >stuff.
> >Could anyone throw out a name or part number of a good ide to sata
> >converter?
>
> >Jerry
>
> Start here
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.
> aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=SATA+to+IDE
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812206002
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