3RD HD with DVD-RW?

[Lownox]

I know this is probably a very basic question but I've never had a need for a third HD. My current config is 2 HDs & 2 DVD-RWs. If I install a 3rd HD on my secondary IDE channel, which drive should be master & which should be slave? Or can I use CS? I'm running XP Pro SP2.


Thanks In Advance

[nwg]

I wouldn't use cable select. Also, it is best not to put a DVD RW on the same cable as a HD.

Have you got the two HD's on the primary IDE and DVD RW's on the second IDE?

If you have USB 2.0 or Firewire. I would do what I did and get a external HD or a external enclosure and a internal HD inside. I have a Maxtor 200GB inside a enclosure on USB 2.0.

Otherwise, I would replace your smallest HD with a bigger one (200GB at least).

[jmet]

See my sig for my setup.

[Lownox]

Yes I do have 2 HDs on primary & 2 DVDRW on secondary. Can't afford a new HD right now i was just going to use the 3rd HD to put some MP3s on. I do have fiewire and USB 2.0. Where can you find a case for an internal HD?

[nwg]

If you Google "External Enclosures" you will find a lot.

I use a one that can take take a HDD and CD/DVD drive. I would also advise one with a fan as well.


Jmet

How do you pick which DVD drive to use at the time? I have two as well but use my Pioneer 109 just for DL media.

[Lownox]

Thanks jmet & nwg. I'll see what I can come up with. May have some questions later but thanks again.

[jmet]

The NEC is faster at ripping single layer DVD's. The Sony is better at ripping Dual Layer DVD's. When burning I just pick one based on whatever button I push to open it. lmao

[jm1647]

You could also think about a PCI controller card that would allow you to add additional internal HDD's. I have a Maxtor SATA/150 PCI Card that I have put 2 160GB IDE drives on and still have room for SATA drives. I left my 2 DVD burners on the secondary IDE channel and have a 60 and 30 GB HDD on the primary. I had to use 2 power splitters cause I ran out of power plugs on my PSU. Everything works nice and the PSU is hanging in there too.

[Lownox]

Thanks for the info jm1647. Can I use a Maxtor card with Western Digital HDs or will I have to have a card made from WD for my HDs?

[jm1647]

Thanks for the info jm1647. Can I use a Maxtor card with Western Digital HDs or will I have to have a card made from WD for my HDs?

Any IDE/SATA drive should work on them.

[Lownox]

Thanks

[jm1647]

Thanks

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