Internal Desktop Drives are 3.5” Hard Disk Drives - the type normally found in desktop PCs. A Desktop Drive is the smart way to increase the amount of data you can store locally on your PC. This is essential for data such as new programs & games and is more convenient for quick storage of photos and music. Whether you are looking for a state-of-the-art Drive (in terms of either speed or storage), or a cost-effective upgrade or replacement, you are sure to find it here!
Which internal drive is the right choice: SATA or EIDE?
First, look at the connections on your computer.
SATA
SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drives are quickly becoming the new standard in hard drive technology. Motherboard manufacturers now include SATA inputs on their boards. SATA hard drives result in less clutter and increased airflow in the computer system because SATA cables are 400 percent narrower than EIDE cables. Some older computer system motherboards don't have SATA ports, but a PCI SATA controller card can be installed to add support for SATA drives. If you don't know whether your computer has SATA ports on the motherboard, refer to your computer or motherboard documentation or contact the motherboard manufacturer.
EIDE
EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics), also called PATA (Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drives have been the standard in the home computer industry for more than 10 years. Some newer computer system motherboards don't have EIDE ports, but a PCI EIDE controller card can be installed to add support for EIDE drives. If you don't know whether your computer has EIDE ports on the motherboard, refer to your computer or motherboard documentation or contact the motherboard manufacturer.
| Feature |
SATA Hard Drives |
EIDE Hard Drives |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
150MB/s, 300MB/s or 600MB/s |
100 MB/s or 133 MB/s (UIDE) |
| Devices per cable |
One |
Two |
| Jumper block |
8-pin (no Master/Slave settings) |
10-pin (single, Master, Slave, and cable select (CSEL) settings) | |
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