Connecting 5 IDE devices (additional IDE slots?)

reelss · 16-03-2006, 09:39 PM

Hi guys!

I am interested in connecting a 3rd harddrive to my desktop. I currently have 2 DVD Burners and 2 HDs already connected so all 4 IDE slots are taken. Is there a way to connect an additional HD to the current configuration?

Mobo: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/...es=1&model=259

Thanks in advance!

donkey42 · 16-03-2006, 08:45 PM

there are a few option you could take but the easiest way is to add another IDE card

reelss · 16-03-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donkey42

there are a few option you could take but the easiest way is to add another IDE card

hmm...what would be the best most efficient way u reckon?

Big B · 16-03-2006, 09:09 PM

Getting an IDE controller card. You're looking at anywhere between $15-50 for one.

If you haven't bought another hard drive yet, you might want to get a SATA one instead of an IDE since you have SATA ports on your motherboard.

You can also get an IDE to SATA coverter, but these cost almost as much as an IDE card, and, at least in the past, there's been some reliability issues with them.

reelss · 16-03-2006, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big B

Getting an IDE controller card. You're looking at anywhere between $15-50 for one.

If you haven't bought another hard drive yet, you might want to get a SATA one instead of an IDE since you have SATA ports on your motherboard.

You can also get an IDE to SATA coverter, but these cost almost as much as an IDE card, and, at least in the past, there's been some reliability issues with them.

Thanks,

looking at the different cards, is there a difference between a $15 one and a $100 one? Any you recommend from the following list? Thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

Big B · 16-03-2006, 09:43 PM

The $100 is more likely to offer advanced RAID functions like RAID 5. Mid-range cards may offer RAID 0 and 1. The more expensive cards may also have a processor to do the calculations for RAID and also some on-board RAM or a slot for RAM (which acts as a buffer in RAID)

Those $13 Rosewill branded are really all that you're gonna need given what you've been saying. The more expensive cards would be good if you were looking to run a cheap, but quick server by going with IDE instead of SCSI.

Karanislove · 17-03-2006, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelss

Hi guys!

I am interested in connecting a 3rd harddrive to my desktop. I currently have 2 DVD Burners and 2 HDs already connected so all 4 IDE slots are taken. Is there a way to connect an additional HD to the current configuration?

Mobo: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/...es=1&model=259

Thanks in advance!

addin one more HDD will utilize ur power supply and will take more space. Shortage of power supply can harm or sometimes damage your computer.
If I would be in your place, I would upgrade the HDD not add one more.

donkey42 · 17-03-2006, 05:19 PM

dear reelss, i don't know what would be the most efficient, thats why i said it would be the easiest way to go

Big B · 17-03-2006, 05:52 PM

Hard drives don't consume a whole lot of power...we're talking 5-10W, maybe 15W on some high-end SCSI drives, but that's about it. Very minimal, not like what a video card or CPU upgrade could do.

16-03-2006, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
reelss Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Posts: 3 Status: Offline	Connecting 5 IDE devices (additional IDE slots?) Hi guys! I am interested in connecting a 3rd harddrive to my desktop. I currently have 2 DVD Burners and 2 HDs already connected so all 4 IDE slots are taken. Is there a way to connect an additional HD to the current configuration? Mobo: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/...es=1&model=259 Thanks in advance!

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,673 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Getting an IDE controller card. You're looking at anywhere between $15-50 for one. If you haven't bought another hard drive yet, you might want to get a SATA one instead of an IDE since you have SATA ports on your motherboard. You can also get an IDE to SATA coverter, but these cost almost as much as an IDE card, and, at least in the past, there's been some reliability issues with them. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

16-03-2006, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,673 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	The $100 is more likely to offer advanced RAID functions like RAID 5. Mid-range cards may offer RAID 0 and 1. The more expensive cards may also have a processor to do the calculations for RAID and also some on-board RAM or a slot for RAM (which acts as a buffer in RAID) Those $13 Rosewill branded are really all that you're gonna need given what you've been saying. The more expensive cards would be good if you were looking to run a cheap, but quick server by going with IDE instead of SCSI. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

17-03-2006, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,673 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Hard drives don't consume a whole lot of power...we're talking 5-10W, maybe 15W on some high-end SCSI drives, but that's about it. Very minimal, not like what a video card or CPU upgrade could do. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

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donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,854 Times Helpful: 310 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	dear reelss, i don't know what would be the most efficient, thats why i said it would be the easiest way to go

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