HARD DRIVE HELP

[imported_MuDDoG]

i have ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe i want to get a new HDD bc i have 60gig 2mb c - so i want to get 120gig 8mb
today i ordered seagate 120gig ata150 HDD for 100 dollars- just a min ago i found out that my MOBO dosnt take 150 only 100 and 133 - so i canceled just in time now i want to make sure will MY MOBO take SINGLE 120 gig ATA133 HDD with 8mb ??????? and will i be able to use the RED ata cables i got with my MOBO???


i want to get seagate but i only see that they make 100 and 150 maby im wrong
bit i have my eye on this HDD
Maxtor 120GB Ultra Series ATA/133 8MB 7200 RPM Hard Drive Kit
http://www.maxstore.com/product.asp?sku=2242897
if you guys have anyothers that are good please tell me - im look to spend 110 and under


thank you

 

[ts3433]

Get the Seagate ATA100, if you don't have a SATA port. ATA100 and ATA133 are pretty much identical, performance-wise, but Seagate has a better reputation as a drive manufacturer. Of course you'll be able to use the cables you already have--the color doesn't matter at all, as long as it's 40 pins and 80 wires.

 

[JonathanYoung]

Dude, your mobo does take 150, that's what the little thin red cable is for. It's called Serial ATA. ATA100/133 uses the flat gray colored cables (unless your MOBO comes with rounded cables, but I don't think ASUS does that). Anyhow, with your mobo, it pretty much doesn't matter. Just get whatever has the best price. Good luck!

P.S. If you're looking to spend 110 or under, you can go much higher than 120GB. I think there are some 200+GB drives that are on sale for around that price. Take a good look and save yourself some money!!