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Re: [LUG] SATA v PATA

 

On 24/09/06, David Bell <grimpen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm in the process of ordering components for an Athlon 64 Linux, single disk
desktop box and am undecided (baffled) as to which type of hdd to use.  Any
pro's or con's/advice from users would be appreciated.

TBH I'd say to go with a PATA HDD , as the transfer rate is really not too high when one considers the internal transfer rates, and one can save cash.
That being said, ensure that you get a motherboard that can handle SATA for later.

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