Need SATA PCI controller card

[Lynchpin]

Can anyone recommend a good, basic, reasonably nonbuggy SATA PCI controller
card? I picked up an 80GB Western Digital hard disk at a computer show, but
when I got home, I realized that it was an SATA model (which my mobo does
not support). Rather than go throught the hassle of getting an RMA,
shipping, etc., I just want to pop a PCI SATA controller in and keep the
drive. Besides, doing so will free up an EIDE channel for other drives. TIA.

 

[John Doe]

Can anyone recommend a good, basic, reasonably nonbuggy SATA PCI
controller card? I picked up an 80GB Western Digital hard disk at a
computer show, but when I got home, I realized that it was an SATA
model (which my mobo does not support). Rather than go throught the
hassle of getting an RMA, shipping, etc., I just want to pop a PCI
SATA controller in and keep the drive. Besides, doing so will free
up an EIDE channel for other drives. TIA.

Others probably have specific recommendations. Besides asking for
advice, I would just for one. Look for a brand you like and a store
you like, and then compare prices. Are you ready to upgrade your
mainboard? My inexpensive mainboard has SATA controllers in addition
to the IDE channels.

 

[sbb78247]

Can anyone recommend a good, basic, reasonably nonbuggy SATA PCI controller
card? I picked up an 80GB Western Digital hard disk at a computer show, but
when I got home, I realized that it was an SATA model (which my mobo does
not support). Rather than go throught the hassle of getting an RMA,
shipping, etc., I just want to pop a PCI SATA controller in and keep the
drive. Besides, doing so will free up an EIDE channel for other drives. TIA.

They come as cheap as this

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=15-124-006&depa=0

or as high as this
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=16-116-027&depa=0

if you want a decent solid controller card the get a promise

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=16-102-013&depa=0

or if you are adventurous, go with the others out there. not all of the low
priced stuff is crap, but usually you get what you pay for. and as always -
your mileage may vary!

S