Foxtec DriveGuide

Hard disk drives are basically divided up by how much they can store, how they’re connected to the motherboard, and how fast they spin their internal disks.

Since there are so many types of hard drives out there today, it can be daunting to make a decision on which hard drive is right for your situation. The usual dilemma is between IDE and SCSI. This site discusses the pros and cons of each in an effort to help you decide which is better for you in addition to which one you are needing.

First, determine what type of drive your system supports. Typically SCSI requires a separate controller and/or a motherboard that supports SCSI drives.

Second, make sure you order the correct connector

Click on IDE or SCSI for clarification.