I would like to know difference between IDE and SATA hard disk drives.:)
SNGX1275 Posts: 10,615 +467 May 25, 2007 #2 Different interface. Same internal components. SATA has a brighter future, IDE will be phased out. SATA allows for higher data transfer rates. SATA has a thinner data cable than IDE.
Different interface. Same internal components. SATA has a brighter future, IDE will be phased out. SATA allows for higher data transfer rates. SATA has a thinner data cable than IDE.
Tedster Posts: 5,746 +14 May 25, 2007 #3 The maximum transfer rate of PATA - aka IDE, ATA is 133 SATA starts at 150 and goes up from there. SATA II is 300 The cables are smaller, and there is no "jumping" or slaving of drives.
The maximum transfer rate of PATA - aka IDE, ATA is 133 SATA starts at 150 and goes up from there. SATA II is 300 The cables are smaller, and there is no "jumping" or slaving of drives.