XtremeMaC Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hi thereI'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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datalore Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeMaC Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 ok thanks for the clarificationI don't exactly know what to search forhmm crap stuff like that exist for scsi and sata's there should be! ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalfgrey Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeMaC Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 will keep in mind thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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