> PATA (IDE) is very definately legacy kit now. I'd have to disagree for now. Legacy is when it's starting to become difficult to buy, and when it's noticably more expensive than the better-performing alternatives. In this case, I can't even say SATA performs better than PATA, and the other conditions are not yet met.
This is not to say that PATA's days aren't numbered, which makes chosing the same-price alternative a good move. The biggest advantage is the additional IDE connectors you get with your mobo - so you can use one per drive without having to stick in another card. The easier cabling isn't more than nice, once the lid is closed, you don't see it any more. Value the 2 PATA connectors on your mobo, because there are not yet any optical SATA drives [1]. Volker [1] No smart-arse comments about specialist kit shops in downtown Singapore. I'm talking about downtown Christchurch computer outlets here. -- Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
