WOW, been a while since I've been here last....
> Your last logon was at: 08/06/02 11:47 PM
Anyhow.....
Lookin for some good advise from all you mb gurus out there.
Here is the deal; I have a whole bunch of new non-SATA hard drives that I would like to install in a great motherboard (as in hi-end) that does not have SATA ports. I know I could get the latest and greatest board and then add a card or two to get me the ability to attach these PATA hard drives, but I would prefer not to use up a PCI slot or two for this ability.
Therefore, the question….
What is the best board out there, using the latest technology, that does not have SATA ports. I realize that I might not get the “latest technology” without getting SATA compatibility, but get me close. Feel free to even suggest boards that my no longer be available thru retail or internet sources. There is always someone out there on eBay that is selling a board that I may be interested in.
Either an Intel or AMD CPU is fine, but faster is better.
Budget wise I’d like to keep the board below $190.
On the optical drive side of the equation, I’ll be plugging in two drives more than likely.
The ability to have 4 PATA ports on the board would be great if possible, but if not, I could spare one PCI slot for a Promise board to add expansion.
The thing is guys (gals?) I will NOT be adding ANY SATA drives to this thing so let's not waste any time thinkin about these types of boards. I have PATA hd’s and I will be installing these drives onto this board. Probably 4 hd’s to be exact.
I’ve worked with both ABIT and ASUS products and like both, but will consider all options with the above constraints considered.
OK, let's hear what you have to say.
Thanks!
> Your last logon was at: 08/06/02 11:47 PM
Anyhow.....
Lookin for some good advise from all you mb gurus out there.
Here is the deal; I have a whole bunch of new non-SATA hard drives that I would like to install in a great motherboard (as in hi-end) that does not have SATA ports. I know I could get the latest and greatest board and then add a card or two to get me the ability to attach these PATA hard drives, but I would prefer not to use up a PCI slot or two for this ability.
Therefore, the question….
What is the best board out there, using the latest technology, that does not have SATA ports. I realize that I might not get the “latest technology” without getting SATA compatibility, but get me close. Feel free to even suggest boards that my no longer be available thru retail or internet sources. There is always someone out there on eBay that is selling a board that I may be interested in.
Either an Intel or AMD CPU is fine, but faster is better.
Budget wise I’d like to keep the board below $190.
On the optical drive side of the equation, I’ll be plugging in two drives more than likely.
The ability to have 4 PATA ports on the board would be great if possible, but if not, I could spare one PCI slot for a Promise board to add expansion.
The thing is guys (gals?) I will NOT be adding ANY SATA drives to this thing so let's not waste any time thinkin about these types of boards. I have PATA hd’s and I will be installing these drives onto this board. Probably 4 hd’s to be exact.
I’ve worked with both ABIT and ASUS products and like both, but will consider all options with the above constraints considered.
OK, let's hear what you have to say.
Thanks!