Whats the difference between IDE and S-ATA?

[Circuitbreaker8]

Ok...i'm debating if I should upgrade my harddrives? I have...

1x Western Digital 80Gb 7,200 RPM 8Mb cache "SE" IDE
1x Seagate Barracuda 80Gb 7,200 RPM 8Mb cache Ultra ATA

I'm a complete HDD newb!

Is there a way to put those drives in Raid0? I know you need two identical drives, but i'm not sure if they can be IDE. Also, is it worth switching to SATA? I might get a 250Gb Maxtor but i'm not sure...I have plenty of space...but loading seems kinda...slow. Maybe I just need to tweek my drives.

 

[MaMMa]

both can RAID.

SATA is a lot better and faster. Get the barracuda and you will love it.

SATA requires a thing small cable rather then the wide IDE cables. Better air flow, less hassle. Overall drive is better.

 

[Circuitbreaker8]

both can RAID.

SATA is a lot better and faster. Get the barracuda and you will love it.

SATA requires a thing small cable rather then the wide IDE cables. Better air flow, less hassle. Overall drive is better.

Well I already have those two 80Gb IDE drives...just wondering if its worth the switch?

 

[cell_491]

as of right now sata is no faster than pata (ide) but the small cables make it all worth it it my opinion

 

[MaMMa]

thats right, my fault, i was thinking on the lines of the raptor drives. those are really nice

 

[incomudro]

The cables are a big plus but i think they are equaly as fast

 

[Circuitbreaker8]

Ok...so the main difference is the cable. I dont think any of you have heard of round IDE cables = P

Or seen how clean my case is!

Not worth the switch then, i'll wait till the raptors come down in price.