I've gotten a couple pata->sata convertors for using cd burner, old
drivers, etc. They work fine for me. No problems.
Mine are just a totally generic brand--got them at a local computer
store for about $10. The adapters DO take up about an inch probably,
so if you've got an unusual case design, it might be tight.
Scott
On Nov 8, 2008, at 6:00 PM, DHSinclair wrote:
The new Asus P5Q3 m/b is mounted to its' tray. Big sucker! It does
appear to be very SATA and USB centric.
Can anyone speak to "JMicron" SATA? I thought SATA was
SATA............
Most of my CDROMS, DVDROM/Burner devices appear to be just PATA. Do
SATA devices even exist?
I think I may now search for PATA-2-SATA converters. This m/b only
has one PATA-eide port, but I think that the case geometry will not
support the normal cable length of the standard eide cable
(included) for both the hard drive and DVDrom/Burner mounting
points. I can do a temp mount of the HD to the FD carrier for
initial startup and test, but this would not be my long-term decision.
I recall some discussion about several versions of these converters
months back, but I can not find those msgs ATM. Recs and
suggestions appreciated. I'll need to buy a bunch!
Thanks,
Duncan
