Hello Members: I have spent two months on the phone with Dell trying to get a second DVD+-RW burner for my Dell Dimension 5150 computer (2 1/2 years old) with IDE connections. They keep sending me the wrong ones (from too small, wrong connections, etc.). My Master DVD+-RW is a Philips DVD+-RW DVD8801 which replaced my old burner that died. For My Slave: The burner they just sent me is a: ATAPI i HAP222-8. I've never heard of such a burner. I installed it and it says that it is a DVD-RAM? I thought this was old technology? I have no idea what sort of compability issues I'll have with this burner? I have one SATA slot left on my motherboard. However, the newer SATA burners have a different power supply than what is coming from my power pack. I have no clue what you would call it but it fits the existing DVD+- burners with pins. About 1/2" wide with holes. Is there an adapter to go from this older power supply to the newer power supply for a SATA DVD+-RW burners? Would really appreciate the help, thanks,
I think, in Lite-On models, “iHAPxxx” are IDE (P for Parallel) “iHASxxx” are SATA (S for Serial). You do not have to worry about “DVD-RAM” as drive name. “DVD-RAM” is often used for the burner (writer) as opposed to “DVD-ROM” is used for the reader. I think nothing wrong with IDE drive (I prefer to save last SATA connection for another HD, if it is mine.) Though if you want to have a SATA drive, look for SATA power adapter, like this.
Hello grampyga: Many thanks for the quick reply. The ATAPI is a version of the LITE-ON burners-- are they not a poor quality burners? This one is not a replacement and therefore Dell is charging for this one. The picture of the adapter (white end) has holes and not pins. How do I attach it to the existing wire coming from the power supply? The wires coming out of the power supply have that same end in order to plug in the back of an IDE DVD burner (pins). Thanks,
Hi! ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface), PATA and IDE are used often to mean same thing. It is type of interface uses 40/80 pin cable. I purchased Lite-On iHap122 myself few months ago. I do not own/experienced so many drives. So I cannot tell mine is better or worth than the others. Though mine is burning very well and I’m happy with it. Considering its price ($20+ USD), I won’t complain if it last more than a year. Regarding the SATA power adapter, it is not shown in the picture, though I believe white side plug is male (pins). Otherwise there is no use. But this one surely has pins. (You’ll find many by searching “SATA power adapter”.) Are you still looking for SATA drive?
Hello grampyga: I only need the SATA if this particular burner doesn't work out. I'm a little concerned because it cost more than the SATA drives that were of much better quality. I believe the charge was $75.00. So if I can get a really good SATA for half the price, I might just go with one of those. I'm so glad that I can find an adapter in order to make it work, if needed. Many thanks again for your technical expertise, katy
$75 is little too much. Return it if you can. SATA is a newer interface, though does not mean better quality product than IDE’s. (I’m not sure about the benefit of SATA for Optical Disc Drive. For HD must be.) There is not much price difference between IDE and SATA burner (at least in US). By quick look at Newegg(Canada), there are a few at $30 and plus for both IDE and SATA. Good luck!
There will be no advantage in quality of burns between IDE or SATA,the only diff is SATA can handle more data through it's cable,there's plenty on the net if you feel the need for further investo
RAM only means it can write to that media it does'nt mean the drive is ancient..lmao had to double post something weird is going on when editing it adds odd code or some crap when it should'nt be there kinda like a link that does'nt work smack bang in the middle of the edit i attempted above..lmao
