Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 28, 2007 I am having 1 40 GB IDE Drive Samsung as Master. 1 20 GB IDE Drive as Slave. My Motherbooard is Intel 865 GSA. I am interested in adding 1 more HDD to my computer of about 160 GB. Can I add 3 HDD as IDE drive. If I add SATA will IDE & SATA drive work together? Pls guide.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HetalDP 947 Report post Posted October 28, 2007 Both Option will work Properly but i will suggest to have a 250 GB and Removed old HDD so they will drag less power and SMPS will also in Healthy Condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted October 28, 2007 @saurav Yes my dear friend, you can use IDE as well as SATA alltogether. I'm currently using both at the same time in my computer. You can go as per Hetal's advice also to keep your SMPS working smooth. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 one of my friend has adviced me to convert 20 GB internal HDD to External HDD using USB Kit. and should install new PATA HDD of required capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 ^^^ @saurav My dear friend, even if you use both IDE and SATA alltogether in your pc, you won't have any problems. So, the decision is only with you my dear friend. Go as per your requirement and budget. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
