Thread: thinking of a new hard drive, help needed
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Old 10-09-2003, 11:41   #3
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hard drives on the ata standard are backwards and forwards compatible. as in 133 drives work in 66 boards and 66 drives work in 133 boards (same with 100 stuff)
Things to watch out for is size, if you have under 8.4G be sure to check your board supports more than that.

Also there is a 137GB limit as well check if you can take that (most can't properly).

The other thing you'll have to look out for is serial ata, you should know if you have it or not most likely not unless your board is less than 6 months ish old.

Just be aware that they exist and make sure you get a p-ata / udma drive.

hth
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