my hdd supports the old type of power cables and the newer SATA type cables. What's the difference? would there be any difference in performance if I use a normal power cable ?
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my hdd supports the old type of power cables and the newer SATA type cables. What's the difference? would there be any difference in performance if I use a normal power cable ?
Instead of IDE its Serial ATAQuote:
Originally posted by MrPolite
my hdd supports the old type of power cables and the newer SATA type cables. What's the difference? would there be any difference in performance if I use a normal power cable ?
I think you are going to notice some difference (speed wise) using SATA (Serial ATA)...sata is faster and the cables are tiny.(compared to old ribbons)