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SATA HDD, IDE Optical

Last post 10-01-2009, 4:13 PM by sparker366. 1 replies.


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10-01-2009, 4:07 PM 573054

ihlatrebon
Joined on 09-20-2009
Minneapolis, MN
Embryo

SATA HDD, IDE Optical

Hey guys!

I'm looking for some of your expertise. Is it possible or even a good idea to run my two HDD using SATA and my two optical drives using the Mobo's IDE connections? I'm using an ASUS P7P55D Evo motherboard, I had intended to use my optical drives from my previous computer, but forgot that they aren't able to be connected via SATA.

Anyone know if this is even do-able?

Thanks in advance!

System Specs
Budget:	VGA:ATI 4890	Monitor:
MB:ASUS p7p55d Evo	OS:VISTA	Browser:
CPU:i5	Sound:	CPU Pps:Gaming/multitasking
Memory:G.Skill Trident 4x2gb	PSU:750W Corsair	Brand:
HD:2x WD Black 750 7200rpm HDD	Cooling:	Misc:

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10-01-2009, 4:13 PM 573055 in reply to 573054

sparker366
Joined on 05-13-2007
Mobile AL
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Re: SATA HDD, IDE Optical

Yeah there should be no issues other then the big cable blocking air flow. That motherboard has an ide connector on it.

Why not just buy 2 sata opticals they are under 30 bucks a piece and that way you can keep the airflow at the max.

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