Re: Can I add another HD?

CJT <abujlehc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Arno Wagner wrote:
>
>> Previously Terry Pinnell <terrypinDELETE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>In anticipation of running out of HD space some day, a month or two
>>>ago I bought a new 200GB HD, a DiamondMax 10, Model 6L200P0. I'm now
>>>getting serious about installing it. I currently have 2 identical 60GB
>>>Maxtor HDs. I also have two CD/DVD drives. My motherboard on this
>>>3-year old PC is an ASUS A7A266-E, and in its manual I read (but
>>>barely comprehend) the following:
>>>"IDE Connectors
>>>Dual channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA
>>>133/100/166, PIO Modes £ & 4 IDE devices."
>>
>>
>>>So, in simple terms, does that mean that there's *definitely* no way I
>>>can ADD this as a 3rd HD (i.e. a 5th 'drive')?
>>
>>
>>>I bought it expecting that I'd have to sacrifice one of the 60GB
>>>drives, gaining a net 140GB. But it would be great if there was some
>>>clever way to simply add it. (There is physical space on the panel.)
>>
>>
>>>Once I rule that out, I'll start to get my mind around how to
>>>implement the change with minimum disruption. Hopefully I can get some
>>>help on that here please!
>>
>>
>> Add an IDE controller card. I made good experiences with
>> Promise 100tx2 (or 133tx2). Not expensive at all. You
>> should avoid putting two drives on one channel with them
>> though, since that slows them down considerably in
>> some set-ups.
>>
>> Arno
>
>I wasn't going to recommend specific hardware, but since you opened
>that door --
>
>I'm not too keen on Promise. I'd probably go with this:
>
>http://www.provantage.com/buy-7SIIG15X-ultra-ata-133-dual-channel-controller-pc-siig-ide-scsi-hdd-controllers-sc-pe4b12-shopping.htm

Thanks all, appreciate the advice. I reckon I'll get another IDE card
then. I'm in UK, so will want to buy from UK supplier. Is it just a
matter of looking for words like 'Ultra ATA 133 Dual Channel
Controller'?

Is installation a relative no-brainer please?

--
Terry, West Sussex, UK

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