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Topic # 60091 19-Apr-2010 11:44
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Given that IDE uses a parallel connection using ribbon cable and SATA uses a serial connection how is it that SATA is faster?

Does anyone know why this is?

Thanks in advance.

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  Reply # 320178 19-Apr-2010 11:49
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Wikipedia is your friend :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sata
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_ATA





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Reply # 320181 19-Apr-2010 11:54
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Lol i probably could have done that myself couldn't I? Tongue out

Thanks

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