IDE HD in a Mac Pro

[Jbook]

Hey people,

I was wondering if I could put an IDE hard drive in my mac pro. I dont want to spend the money on an extra sata2 HD. if its possible, what kind of transfer rates could i expect? how much slower is this than an sata2 drive?

 

[waremaster]

Hey people,

I was wondering if I could put an IDE hard drive in my mac pro. I dont want to spend the money on an extra sata2 HD. if its possible, what kind of transfer rates could i expect? how much slower is this than an sata2 drive?

You can install an IDE drive in the spare dvd bay you will get normal IDE drive speeds.

 

[thebeephaha]

You can install an IDE drive in the spare dvd bay you will get normal IDE drive speeds.

But why? SATA2 drives are dirt cheap right now... up to 320gigs for 100 bucks, 120 for like 45-50.

If you can afford a Mac Pro surely you will want to not bog it down with old hardware?

 

[Jbook]

But why? SATA2 drives are dirt cheap right now... up to 320gigs for 100 bucks, 120 for like 45-50.

If you can afford a Mac Pro surely you will want to not bog it down with old hardware?

hehe well im a junior in high school and splurged my life savings on a mac pro... i only have $50 now lol

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

hehe well im a junior in high school and splurged my life savings on a mac pro... i only have $50 now lol

LOL. Spending money on what's important in life is always a must.

I did the same at your age!

I'd get a SATA hard drive even if it means saving for a little longer. It doesn't need to be a specifically SATA2 one (although I think they all are). SATA is a much nicer solution imo and is a hell of a lot nicer and easier to install in a Mac Pro.

 

[Silentwave]

hehe well im a junior in high school and splurged my life savings on a mac pro... i only have $50 now lol

I know that feeling, though I did it on a MBP. Frankly i'm kinda upset, seeing as I could have had a Mac Pro had I waited another 4-ish months

you'll manage it though.

edit: 50 bucks you say? I know it may be tough to scrounge up the extra $4.99 or so.... but how about
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144415

WD Caviar SE 160GB SATA 3Gbps, 7200 RPM 8MB Cache.

 

[Digidesign]

FYI, deal found today on slickdeals

Outpost has Hitachi 160GB Serial ATA/300 retail kit hard drive for $75 - $40 rebate = $35.

 

[phantasm10]

250 for $59 after rebate, $120 before.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?ref=dsr,performics&pfp=SEARCH&cm_ven=Performics&cm_ite=Primary&cmid=dsr&Ntt=338173%2C302473&N=0&cm_cat=%2AFatWallet%2ECom%2A&Ntx=mode+matchany&cm_pla=General&Ntk=product%5Fcode&product_code=338173&Pn=Caviar_SE16_250GB_Hard_Drive

Or better deal, no rebate, 5 year warranty.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148142