Which controller card for ATA 66/100?

[dugr]

I will be picking up a new HD (maxtor 7200 rpm) and wanted to find out which is the best controller card available.
I have an Abit BX6 rev2 MB..thxs

 

[Mem]

I used to have a Promise ATA-66 card in my old Abit LM6 board, it never gave me any problems so a Promise ATA-66/100 would be a good choice.

 

[Cpt. Duke]

dugr,

do you need a new controller card because your motherboard's slots are full? If not, don't bother getting a new card. You really won't see much difference running the hard drive at Ultra 66 versus Ultra 33, the real difference is with the drive's rpm and sustainable transfer rates.

 

[dugr]

to 1DJCHERNY:
really I dont need a controller card for this drive?...Since my MB doesnt support it,if I install it will run at 33 correct? So the difference between ata33 and 66 is that small? I have plenty of open slots on my MB......

 

[Cpt. Duke]

Take a look at this -- http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=919&p=5

I know this article is a little old, but I still don't think that the hard drives are really taking advantage of the Ultra 66 spec. I remember learning this myself in an earlier thread on this bbs, but it was awhile ago so I can't specify. If you ask around I think most will agree though ...

 

[dugr]

Hey thanks again for your info..though u did say the link was a bit old,I did find more updated information at this website that is making me think twice.I prolly better off getting more memory for now....

 

[Cpt. Duke]

ok, glad to help