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h-k
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_ 		2. May 2005 @ 18:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm shopping online for a new hard drive and I see
different types like Serial ATA150 and IDE Ultra
ATA100. Can anyone tell what the difference is and
how do I know what kind I need? Sorry for the noob
question but it's my first time replacing a HD.
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ddp
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_ 		2. May 2005 @ 19:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ide is standard on most motherboards & uses a 40pin connector cable. sata(serial ata) is on the newer boards & uses a different connector a 7pin according to my motherboard manual. you'll most likely have the 40pin ide connectors on your motherboard but check your motherboard manual or user guide.
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h-k
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_ 		2. May 2005 @ 19:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the help ddp. That is all I need to know unless you can
recommend a good brand.
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ddp
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_ 		2. May 2005 @ 19:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i prefer maxtor but other people will say same about other brands. if no problem with current hd than go with same hd manufacturer
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_ 		2. May 2005 @ 20:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've also had great success with Maxtor's.
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h-k
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Thanks guys, I found a good deal at Newegg on a Maxtor so I ordered it.
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ScubaBud
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_ 		3. May 2005 @ 04:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Good luck with your purchase. Newegg had always done good by me as well. :)
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ddp
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_ 		3. May 2005 @ 06:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no problem, teach & learn
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hijacker
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_ 		12. May 2005 @ 19:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Western or Maxtor is what like.I personally like SATA 150 I'd take it over the 100 or 133 on IDE.
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_ 		13. May 2005 @ 03:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Don't western and maxtor have a high failure rate compared to seagate and hitachi?
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ScubaBud
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_ 		13. May 2005 @ 03:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Maxtor HDD?s have yet to fail me. Western Digital and IBM HDD?s have.
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h-k
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The one I replaced was a Western Digital that was only a year old. I hope the Maxtor works out better.
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