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KayGee1028
03-13-2005, 06:44 PM
Looking to add some more hard drive space to my computer for video editing. Current HD Wester Digital 7200rpm 80GB. Any suggestions for my new addition?

Also want a new mouse, from my old Logitech MX300. Uses (gaming primarliy)
Neuropathe
03-13-2005, 06:51 PM
hitachi 160gb sata hardrive in www.newegg.com 8.5ms speed, which is basically the fastest speed you'll get for the space/money.
TwoRails
03-13-2005, 07:39 PM
I'd look hard at the new Maxtor Diamond Max 10 series. Here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-140-153&depa=0) 's a 250GB unit for $165. They give the Raptors a good run for the money in performce. For the mouse, it'll be hard to beat the Logitech MX 1000 laser.
glc
03-14-2005, 11:15 AM
These days, I prefer Seagate drives. 5 year warranty, fast, quiet.
doubledragon5
03-14-2005, 01:05 PM
When doing anytype of programing speed isn't always the choice.. Quality, reputation is always the first things to take a look at...
Cricket
03-14-2005, 01:10 PM
You could always add another Western Digital hard drive in there.

:) Cricket
KayGee1028
05-02-2005, 08:14 PM
Ok once I get my new HD. Can I just plug it in and go or do I have to replace my old one?

If I must replace, then does anyone know how, or has like a guide to transfer some of my data to the new one? I don't necessarily want everything.
doubledragon5
05-02-2005, 09:20 PM
You don't have to replace the old one. If you have room in your case just slave it to your first one. Add on your os or format it and use it for storage.
KayGee1028
05-03-2005, 01:25 AM
So if I wanted to add another HD, there would just be another slot(IDE i think is what they're called) on my motherboard to put in another HD, depending on the motherboard? Mine's an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe.

If so, does it depend on which slot I use, because they all look the same. One is being used by CD Drive, one by Floppy Drive, and the other by my old WD 80gb HD.
glc
05-03-2005, 09:36 AM
There are 2 IDE controllers - primary and secondary. Each is capable of supporting 2 drives in a master/slave configuration, your cables should have a second connector.
KayGee1028
05-03-2005, 11:34 AM
So whats the difference between. Serial ATA, ATA and IDE?