2006-11-13 11:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by STALO 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Speed...
ATA is the parallel IDE interface thats been around for years it's now commonly called PATA
SATA is the serial ATA interface becoming more common.
PATA ran at speed of 33, 66, 100 MB/s
SATA runs at 150 and 300 MB/s
2006-11-13 12:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they use different adapters for connecting to the motherboard. SATA is a smaller cable and transfers data a hell of alot faster than ATA.
choose a compatible hard drive and mother board that share the same connection. most new boards have 2 ATA slots and 2-4 SATA connections.
2006-11-13 21:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful. Try this site, if you can get what is required.
2006-11-13 22:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by RAS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋