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IDE vs SATA

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Vortex22

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Are there really any practical advantages to SATA? I'm asking because I was planning on building a new system with a Shuttle AN35N, which only supports IDE. Newegg is out of the IDE drive that I was planning to get until the 17th, but they have an identical SATA model in stock. I really want to build this system now, but I'll need to get a new mobo. It is worth it to get SATA? And, if so... what mobo should I order to replace that Shuttle?
 
I don't think it's worth it if you've already got a good chunk of money invested in IDE HDDs, especially the 8mb cache variety. If you're starting fresh however, I think SATA would be the way to go in the long term.

Have you checked your local CompUSA, BestBuy, Staples, OfficeDepot, etc.? It seems that EVERY week, one or two of these places usually has a sale on their HDDs. In fact, I've always gotten a better deal buying HDDs locally (with the rebates) than ordering them online.
 
You really will not see any negligible real world difference between SATA and ATA. What matters much more is 8mb or more cache, and hard drive rpm speed.

SATA is just more convenient and will last longer, in case you need to reuse your hard drives, say 5 years down the road when IDE might disappear on motherboards altogether.

If you later decide to buy a fast hard drive like WD RAptor series, then SATA will be your only option. So it is up to you if you will upgrade to the 10000 drives later, or not.

I'd recommend Abit NF7-S motherboard, especially if you intend to overclock.
 
At this point there really isn't a whole lot of difference (if any) in performance, but SATA is definitely neater and easier (regarding cabling and such). I would recommend the ACARD SATA controller (I believe directron sells it for $8 ... get the SATA drive along with this controller and you'll have all the bases covered.
 
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