Windows 10: Using IDE hard drive in 2021?

Discus and support Using IDE hard drive in 2021? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm currently using 240 SSD + 320 HDD . So how wise is connecting an old IDE hard drive (160GB) to IDE port as a backup drive ? Does that affect SSD's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/onuryzz, Feb 5, 2021.

  1. Using IDE hard drive in 2021?


    I'm currently using 240 SSD + 320 HDD . So how wise is connecting an old IDE hard drive (160GB) to IDE port as a backup drive ? Does that affect SSD's boot-up time ? If it does , how bad ? Do you think it is worth it?

    It seems like it is the only way that I can make something useful with it.

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    :)
     
    /u/onuryzz, Feb 5, 2021
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  2. Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Feb 5, 2021
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  3. little cat, Feb 5, 2021
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  4. Mathragh Win User

    Using IDE hard drive in 2021?

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Feb 5, 2021
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