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Post by Allura Prime on Aug 11, 2004 22:03:55 GMT -5
As some of you know I am trying to install a new HD. This will be my third time installing xp, after having to reformat.
This got me thinking (scary huh?), I will have only 1 HD in the pc now. I removed the PCI controller card but then I started wondering if having it in would give the HD more stability?
Anyone know?
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Post by Lore on Aug 12, 2004 6:13:41 GMT -5
You mean your hard drive uses a PCI controller card??
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Post by Allura Prime on Aug 12, 2004 7:16:25 GMT -5
Hmmm, I dont think so. How do I know that? When I got the pc originally it had the pci controller in it, with just one hard drive.
Does that mean I need it?
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Post by Wizul on Aug 12, 2004 8:09:06 GMT -5
Depends on the type of hard drive and motherboard.
If the hard drive is IDE then most motherboards have on board IDE controllers. You can sometimes get a boost in performance by using a Promise Control that uses a better chipset. Somewhat like on board Audio vs a using Soundcard.
If the hard drive is SATA or other non IDE and the motherboard doesn't support it, then you would need the controller card.
I would look up the specs on your motherboard. The model number is usually printed on the board somewhere. Just put the model number in to a search engine and it should pull any website that is asscociated with it. Most motherboard manufacturors put manuals, firmware and driver updates on their support site.
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Post by Allura Prime on Aug 12, 2004 10:47:12 GMT -5
yep, found it and I don't need the pci card
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