Hey folks, hoping for input from those who'd know better:
I'm looking to get a second hard drive for my PC and with the 619 or so out there to choose from, I want to make sure I get the right one so that I don't blow away my machine. I assume one can just install one and have it as simply a storage unit and nothing more, which is what I'm going for. From what I've been told so far, Windows will recognize it automatically upon start up and nothing technical would need to be done by me. I've also been told to have the drive indicated as being the "slave" drive before plugging it in. Please correct any of that if it's wrong.
Simply, I'd like any "must knows" to prepare me before I go out and spend money on a drive. Any help would be appreciated and suggestions on what drive (or company) to consider as well.
The technical stuff: I've got a Intel P4 CPU @ 1400 MHz on a mainboard by Intel, 1280 of RAM, my OS is Windows XP. I currently have a 40GB drive and would like to add an 80 or 120 and try to keep things under $100.
Thanks!
I'm looking to get a second hard drive for my PC and with the 619 or so out there to choose from, I want to make sure I get the right one so that I don't blow away my machine. I assume one can just install one and have it as simply a storage unit and nothing more, which is what I'm going for. From what I've been told so far, Windows will recognize it automatically upon start up and nothing technical would need to be done by me. I've also been told to have the drive indicated as being the "slave" drive before plugging it in. Please correct any of that if it's wrong.
Simply, I'd like any "must knows" to prepare me before I go out and spend money on a drive. Any help would be appreciated and suggestions on what drive (or company) to consider as well.
The technical stuff: I've got a Intel P4 CPU @ 1400 MHz on a mainboard by Intel, 1280 of RAM, my OS is Windows XP. I currently have a 40GB drive and would like to add an 80 or 120 and try to keep things under $100.
Thanks!