If im only using 1 HD, is there an advantage to SATA over IDE/ATA?

[BIGG_RAY]

I don't really understand because i want a 160 gb hd, and its just as fast as an ata/ide hd even though its sata

 

[Filter]

smaller cable size for better airflow.

soon there will be other features like command queue and soon will be better bandwidth.

 

[CMB]

Originally posted by Filter
soon there will be other features like command queue and soon will be better bandwidth.

Do you have any good links to read up on the future of SATA?

 

[Ice Czar]

Originally posted by BIGG_RAY
I don't really understand because i want a 160 gb hd, and its just as fast as an ata/ide hd even though its sata

yes currently there is no performance advantage to your typical 7200rpm SATA HDD, and while the standard itself promises greater data integrity and efficiency the actual implementation as it currently stands brings those advantages into doubt


the future of SATA
http://www.serialata.org/
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1274615,00.asp

PS Native Command Queuing will have minimum impact on the average user, and the difference in interface speed is nearly pointless for a single HDD
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