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  1. December 19th, 2011, 10:12 PM #1
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    Install an SSD with an IDE adaptor?

    I have a PC running Windows XP (fully patched) and wish to install an SSD drive to improve performance. I only have 5 sata ports which are all taken up (4 by RAID HDDs and one by a DVD drive). I have one IDE port available which has the current HDD which the PC boots from (the one I will replace).

    Will I get the performance increase by using a sata/ide converter to install the SSD?

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  2. December 19th, 2011, 10:23 PM #2
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    Best bet, get a IDE cd/dvd driveand hook the SSD up to the slot now taken by the DVD drive
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    Thanks Train.
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    You are welcome.
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    Or alternatively you can buy a SATA PCI-express card very cheaply these days, which would give you an extra couple of SATA ports.
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    Thanks SuperSparks.
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