Need new HD - confused

[real]

My HD fried and I am starting to look for a new one. I can't buy a Raptor becuz im short on cash, should I buy SATA or IDE? looking at Ncix (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?majorcatid=103&minorcatid=109) and cant seem to deside, dont need a huge drive no more then 100 gig - thanks for any sugestions

[S1nF1xx]

If your not getting a Raptor, other SATA drives only offer marginally better, or the same, performance than IDE.

Look for one with a big buffer and good price. Unless it's a Raptor SATA doesn't matter too much over IDE.

[ThomasE66]

If your not getting a Raptor, other SATA drives only offer marginally better, or the same, performance than IDE.

Look for one with a big buffer and good price. Unless it's a Raptor SATA doesn't matter too much over IDE.

That is only partially true. Sustained transfer rates are generally better with SATA, even using first gen SATA drives, than with IDE.

[arkamw]

And don't forget the cable size as well. Improved air flow never hurts.
http://www.mentallyretired.com/h3/index.cfm/u_45548 (http://www.mentallyretired.com/h3/index.cfm?a=doMyStats&u_id=45548)

[TSS Modder]

i say get the SATA. improved data rate and much smaller cables. and if performance is the same, why not get the SATA anyways? might as well w/ the cables.

[cell_491]

i agree...take a look at the hdd in my sig its the fastest drive on the market besides the raptors. and there only $170 on newegg

[real]

thanks for the input guys :)