2007-12-31 07:29:41 · 3 answers · asked by Drake E 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Which is Best? what are the differences?
2007-12-31 07:38:33 · update #1
IDE & SATA are hard drive connections mainly used in home computers. IDE is old and SATA is now the present standard to connecting a hard drive to the motherboard. Cheap hardware.
SCSI & SCA are used mainly in servers. SCSI & SCA hard drives have super fast transfer rates. Unless you purchase a server level hardware for home use or a SCSI/SCA adapter for the home computer you will not find SCSI/SCA hard drives for home use. Expensive hardware.
Difference between SCSI & SCA is the capability for SCA hard drives to be hot-swapped, while SCSI requires a full shutdown.
2007-12-31 07:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Quantum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is basically the interface type on the hard drive. All have their unique properties and support different speeds. Depending on what drive type that you use you'll need cables and a motherboard that support that type.
2007-12-31 15:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by x3_d_e_s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as lawnmowers, all do same task, some does it much better due to design, some designed for special tasks, ie, cut edges better, or runs faster, or can U-turn faster, but high cost, some can do more but less quality and much cheaper... principle is same for the question
2007-12-31 15:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋