CDROM SATA or IDE?

[akira282]

I just picked out a nice, but standard cd/dvd drive for my new computer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129023.

I, however, didn't pay attention to the interface as I assumed SATA, but it is clearly IDE. Should I return the product based on this? Do most new motherboards have an IDE connector? Also, what are the pros and cons of SATA/IDE when it comes to cd/dvd drives?

Cheers,

Kyle

 

[rohan23]

All of the newer motherboards have an IDE connection on the motherboard. The advantages to SATA are faster speed and a small cable for less case clutter.

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

rohan said it nicely. all mobos have IDE. the difference between newer mobos and older mobos is newer only have once IDE channel which means you can only have 2 IDE devices (one hard drive, one CD drive, etc.) and the latter has 2 or more channels

 

[dude_56013]

Nah. Drives are so fast nowadays that you probably won't see a noticable difference in speed. I'd just keep it.

 

[worshipme]

I hate IDE, fat cables completely spoil all the effort I put in on cable management. That, and my P5K's IDE connector is right down the bottom of the board.