would in ide dvdrw slow anything down?

stushine · 23 Dec 2009 at 22:37

as above, just ordered aload of parts to build a new pc, but the dvd rw drive is an ide drive, will this be ok to use or will it slow things down?

Memphis · 23 Dec 2009 at 22:43

Be absolutely fine.

stushine · 23 Dec 2009 at 22:44

excellent, cheers

Ace Modder · 23 Dec 2009 at 22:56

A SATA optical drive is not quicker than an IDE.

The IDE data transfer rate is quicker than the optical read/write speed.

tankskun · 24 Dec 2009 at 02:11

Good info, never would have thought it though. Guess I can keep my old IDE for some time. Must resist from getting a newer blu ray drive.

jeckulz · 24 Dec 2009 at 08:25

When I asked about taking my IDE optical forward to my new build after xmas, someone told me that I shouldnt becuase, and I quote
"A system is only as quick as it's slowest component"

It didnt sound right to me for an optical.
At leasst I know now... cheers!

roddypoddy · 24 Dec 2009 at 08:54

I have two writers in my system,different brands,an lg,and a pioneer,one on sata,the other ide,i,ve noticed no difference.