>Another reason why you would want to do that is the IDE
 >channels only operate as fast as the slowest device on that
 >channel. By having the old slower HD with the fast new HD you
 >limit the speed to the old HD's, and negate any faster speed on the
 >new one.
 >Dale Laluk / [log in to unmask]

This had validity a very long time ago when IDE devices and their on board
controllers were new technology. However this has not been true for many
many years. Modern IDE controllers ...since Win95 and earlier....have no
problem making distinctions between IDE mode types. and with a modern
controller you can mix any IDE devices on a channel without regard for mode
type or age of the device.

m

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