[mythtv-users] [OT] Which hard disk to choose

[Robert Johnston]

On 8/27/06, Phill Edwards <philledwards at gmail.com> wrote:
> Sorry to ask this old chestnut again. I know it's been asked many times, but...
>
> Any recommendations of which of these two I should choose?
>
> Seagate Barracuda ST3220620A 320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Memory IDE
> or
> Samsung HD300LD 300GB 8MB Cache PATA Hard Disk Drive
>
> I guess the key criteria for me are quietness, reliability and storage space.
>
> Also, are PATA disks compatible with a bog standard IDE interface? I
> currently have an ATA disk (I think), so will a PATA one work?

PATA = Parallel ATA = "IDE"
SATA = Serial ATA = IDE, but not really.

PATA drives use the regular 40-pin cable we all know and love. But the
newer SATA drives use a thin 10-wire cable.

So, in your instance, both of the drives will work, and I'd recommend
the Seagate. They have a reputation of being quiet, and this one has
greater capacity, greater spindle speed, and greater cache, making it
better on all three (Major) factors.
-- 
Robert "Anaerin" Johnston