little_scrapper Distinguished Aug 2, 2006 621 0 18,980 Mar 20, 2007 #1 I have a 160GB and an 80GB HD. Not going to do any raid. Should I use the ICH8 or the onboard Gigsbyte SATAII chip? Or should I use one of each. The 80GB HD will just be for backup files and Page File.
I have a 160GB and an 80GB HD. Not going to do any raid. Should I use the ICH8 or the onboard Gigsbyte SATAII chip? Or should I use one of each. The 80GB HD will just be for backup files and Page File.
sirrobin4ever Distinguished Dec 8, 2006 596 0 18,980 Mar 20, 2007 #2 I would use the ICH 8 SATA ports because then you won't have to install drivers while installing XP.