This is my system config and i am planning to buy a IDE Hard Disk.
Intel i810 Mobo with a P III Processor @ 1.13 GHz.
PSU: Input Voltage - 115V ~ 230V~; Current - 10A - 6A & Frequency - 60Hz ~ 50Hz
Im already using a 40 GB Hard Disk and planning to buy a HDD 250 GB / 500 GB.
Which one should i go for? Does th PSU matter if i go for a bigger HDD.
I am from Chennai and what is the price of the same and do you know any dealer.
Thanks in advance.
Hari
I had a P3 500MHz with a i810, bought a 160GB and was using 40+160GB HDDs.
Gives probs during XP install, detected HDD as only 112 odd GB, you have to use Intel application accelerator else all partitions wont be detected. Dont know if 250GB HDDs will work.
If the HDD is not detected at its full capacity, buy a add-on PCI IDE or SATA card which will do the job, i’ll suggest u go for the SATA PCI Card [Atleast your HDD will be Future Proof]
Get the seagate IDE 250 gb 7200.10 perpendicular recording single platter (yes a PATA variant is there). Its the best performing VFM IDE HDD XXXXXXX
Around Rs. 2700.
Shud i ask for “Seagate IDE 250 GB 7200.10 perpendicular recording single platter” and what is that VFM IDE HDD XXXXXXX.:huh: :huh:
Cud u pls explain guys.
Thanks for your replies.
Hari
Cud u pls specify what those XXX’s mean?
VFM - Value for Money (got that one)
XXXXXXX - very sexy 
The model no. is ST3250820A.
Its easily available. I own it.
Thanks guys. But u didnt mention anything about the PSU.
Is it ok with the psu im having or do i need to buy a new one?
Consider this case: If i go for a 500 / 750 gb one & not use the 40 gb in my above config, does the PSU support it or do i need to go for a separate PSU?
what is the price of a 500 gb and 750 gb IDE HDD?
Thanks
can anyone respond for prices of 160gb ide hdd…
thanks haridada for the thread//
I think there are some going on for sale in the market section!