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It's amazing what you can get today for short money compared to just a couple years (months? weeks?) ago.Originally Posted by Ducati996
If I were to repair or upgrade a non-SATA machine, is it worthwhile to throw in a SATA controller card for $20 and switchover to a SATA hard drive?
Dougster
It comes down to a simple math equation - I dont know what the actual cost are but I would guess going the SATA route is cost effectiveIt's amazing what you can get today for short money compared to just a couple years (months? weeks?) ago.
If I were to repair or upgrade a non-SATA machine, is it worthwhile to throw in a SATA controller card for $20 and switchover to a SATA hard drive?
Dougster
Actually, the more I think about this, it might not be such a great idea. I believe that SATA requires a SATA-capable power supply as well as a SATA controller. That starts getting expensive.
Looks like I better stay put in the PATA world for now.
Dougster
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