quiksilverx181
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I got a 3rd hard drive, but my IDE cable only has two openings on it... How do i get my 3rd hard drive attached?
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Ok so i got a new hd
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quiksilverx181
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bump, i need to know this!
You can only attach two IDE devices to each IDE channel, so you are already maxed on your one IDE chain.
If you have only one device on your other IDE channel, then you may attach it there. Otherwise, you will need to add an IDE controller, assuming your motherboard only has 2 channels on the board.
Add-in controllers run about $30 at the 'egg.
This card, for example, adds the ability to run 4 more IDE devices.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductdesc.asp?description=16-102-026&depa=1
If you have only one device on your other IDE channel, then you may attach it there. Otherwise, you will need to add an IDE controller, assuming your motherboard only has 2 channels on the board.
Add-in controllers run about $30 at the 'egg.
This card, for example, adds the ability to run 4 more IDE devices.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductdesc.asp?description=16-102-026&depa=1
quiksilverx181
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Well its no biggie because i knew theres a way to have more than 2 HD's. The [H]forum alwyas has the answers.HardD99 said:lmao! u try another IDE cable? or maybe IDE to Sata if your board has a SATA connection. either way, isnt that something u should have thought about b4 getting a 3rd HD? lol
quiksilverx181
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I dont feel like opening my case up to make sure, but the CD drives use IDE Cables too right? If so, then im good to go, i only got 1 dvd burner!Buckus said:You can only attach two IDE devices to each IDE channel, so you are already maxed on your one IDE chain.
If you have only one device on your other IDE channel, then you may attach it there. Otherwise, you will need to add an IDE controller, assuming your motherboard only has 2 channels on the board.
Add-in controllers run about $30 at the 'egg.
This card, for example, adds the ability to run 4 more IDE devices.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductdesc.asp?description=16-102-026&depa=1
quiksilverx181 said:I dont feel like opening my case up to make sure, but the CD drives use IDE Cables too right? If so, then im good to go, i only got 1 dvd burner!
You're going to have to open up your case eventually. But if you only have 3 IDE devices now, then you can add another.
quiksilverx181
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ok good, ill just have to re-wire my case because its nice and pretty right now.. oh well.