[SOLVED] SATA performance?

hrlow2 · 03-20-2009, 05:08 PM

Just about to switch my hard drive from an IDE to SATA and was just wanting to see if anyone knew about what type of performance increase I could see.
I know there should be an air circulation boost due to the smaller cables, but what else?
Machine is a Gateway E4100 with a P4 :4 CPU( 3.4GHz HT, 1GB PC3200 RAM).

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All responses appreciated.

Tumbleweed36 · 03-20-2009, 05:20 PM

You are probably not going to like what I am going to say, but quite frankly, while there is a small performance boost, the difference isn't all that great. The main benefit you may see will quite likely come from large cache sizes of the newer drives. If you are expecting to see great performance differences and if the spin speed and cache of the drives is the same, then you are going to be rather disappointed, because there is not a great difference in performance. My opinion is yes, there is a difference, but very minimal if everything is equal.

hrlow2 · 03-20-2009, 05:26 PM

Not a problem.
SATA has 16GB cache, IDE has 8GB.That will still be a plus.And there is the better circulation thing.
Both drives are 7200rpm, so wasn't really holding out hopes for a "SuperPC" type of increase.
And a little bit is always better than none, isn't it?

Tumbleweed36 · 03-20-2009, 06:16 PM

The larger cache will make a difference somewhat, while being Sata, there is a small gain, so you won't regret buying the Sata. I just didn't want you to expect a grand improvement and then be disappointed. My advice is to buy the Sata.

hrlow2 · 03-20-2009, 06:17 PM

Already have, just waiting for delivery.
Thanks for the honesty in your answer.

**linderman** · 03-20-2009, 08:21 PM

the cable air flow is a big improvement .....................

03-20-2009, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
hrlow2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 467 OS: Windows XP Home SP2	[SOLVED] SATA performance? Just about to switch my hard drive from an IDE to SATA and was just wanting to see if anyone knew about what type of performance increase I could see. I know there should be an air circulation boost due to the smaller cables, but what else? Machine is a Gateway E4100 with a P4 :4 CPU( 3.4GHz HT, 1GB PC3200 RAM).w All responses appreciated.

03-20-2009, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: SATA performance? You are probably not going to like what I am going to say, but quite frankly, while there is a small performance boost, the difference isn't all that great. The main benefit you may see will quite likely come from large cache sizes of the newer drives. If you are expecting to see great performance differences and if the spin speed and cache of the drives is the same, then you are going to be rather disappointed, because there is not a great difference in performance. My opinion is yes, there is a difference, but very minimal if everything is equal. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 03-20-2009 at 05:22 PM.

03-20-2009, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
hrlow2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 467 OS: Windows XP Home SP2	Re: SATA performance? Not a problem. SATA has 16GB cache, IDE has 8GB.That will still be a plus.And there is the better circulation thing. Both drives are 7200rpm, so wasn't really holding out hopes for a "SuperPC" type of increase. And a little bit is always better than none, isn't it?

03-20-2009, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: SATA performance? The larger cache will make a difference somewhat, while being Sata, there is a small gain, so you won't regret buying the Sata. I just didn't want you to expect a grand improvement and then be disappointed. My advice is to buy the Sata. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

03-20-2009, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
hrlow2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 467 OS: Windows XP Home SP2	Re: SATA performance? Already have, just waiting for delivery. Thanks for the honesty in your answer.

03-20-2009, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
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