I first built my computer in 99, upgraded different pieces from time to time, still have the original case and 2 IBM 5400 rpm IDE/66 HD's. Also got a 5400 rpm maxtor I pulled from an HP in there in 2001, I think I will finally upgrade my HD's.
Currently got a Asus A7N8X MB, when I get the new HD should windows go on it?, I would prefer not too because Im not in the mood to reinstall, but seeing how my swap file is hanging out with windows I suppose it would be best? How well would it work out if windows had its own 5 year old 10 gig drive, all my games/programs went on the new 80 gig and keep the 30 for mp3's/pictures?
If I did have that setup, put the 2 slow drives together, then the new drive with the cd maybe? cd player dosnt spin much, biggest hit I would see would be during a game install I'd imagine. If I do put Windows on the new drive I will probably only keep the 30 gig maxtor just for file space, then the 80 gig could have its own cable.
Any suggestions for a 80 gig drive? preferabbly under $100, I havent put alot of effort into my search yet, found this WD WD800JB for only $75, dosnt seem too shabby.
Currently got a Asus A7N8X MB, when I get the new HD should windows go on it?, I would prefer not too because Im not in the mood to reinstall, but seeing how my swap file is hanging out with windows I suppose it would be best? How well would it work out if windows had its own 5 year old 10 gig drive, all my games/programs went on the new 80 gig and keep the 30 for mp3's/pictures?
If I did have that setup, put the 2 slow drives together, then the new drive with the cd maybe? cd player dosnt spin much, biggest hit I would see would be during a game install I'd imagine. If I do put Windows on the new drive I will probably only keep the 30 gig maxtor just for file space, then the 80 gig could have its own cable.
Any suggestions for a 80 gig drive? preferabbly under $100, I havent put alot of effort into my search yet, found this WD WD800JB for only $75, dosnt seem too shabby.
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