buffer in hdd's + ide cable

[XtremeMaC]

Hi there

I'm planning to get another hdd, so I was wondering if when I get a 8mb cache hdd and put it as slave (so windows won't be on this hdd) will I benefit from this 8mb cache or not or does it just work if the windows's on it?

i'm planning to install my games on to that hdd.

also I'll be having 3 hdd and 2 cdrom's, where could I get 80pin cables that has 5 ide support? (or what's the trick to work with 5 appliances?, is there such a thing?)

(right now i've 2 ide cables both have 2 connectors on them, so 2x2=4 I need 5 )

ow I don't have sata (

thanks

[Datalore]

The 8mb cache will be used no matter what configuration the drive is in. It will improve performance, so putting games on there is a good thing.

About the cables, have you tried Google? Pricewatch.com? NewEgg?

[XtremeMaC]

ok thanks for the clarification

I don't exactly know what to search for

hmm crap stuff like that exist for scsi and sata's

there should be! (

[gandalfgrey]

You need an extra controller - one ide channel supports only 2 devices, the usual 2 controllers therefore add to 4 devices max.

There are many controllers available that have both pata and sata support, i'd go for sata since wiring a case with 3(!) ide cables can be quite nasty. Also note that when adding ide devices, the power requirements raise, specially on +5 and +12 rails

[XtremeMaC]

will keep in mind thanks