is a sata DVD burner really worth the extra cash

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My computer has a old school PATA (ide) DVD burner that works fast and great, really it is the only thing I've not updated over the years. is there any advantage to upgrading to a Sata DVD drive.

J. Taylor

Posted 2011-07-01T17:43:13.613

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Question was closed 2011-07-01T18:03:45.433

Most new motherboards no longer include IDE controllers. But until you make that leap, your old IDE burner will do fine. – Joel Coehoorn – 2011-07-01T18:18:42.053

Clarified the question and removed text that made it look like a shopping question, consider voting to re-open this question. – Moab – 2011-07-01T19:37:14.347

1IDK about this one... look at the answer it has already generated. It basically states if you like the way it looks and feels keep it... I can't see this question attracting any quality answers, I can't in good faith vote to reopen this. – Supercereal – 2011-07-01T19:51:42.623

1@J.Taylor: Please read the FAQ, this is not a forum but a site for questions based on actual practical problems. The technical specifications of PATA and SATA are listed online, comparison of both standards is not so hard... – Tamara Wijsman – 2011-07-01T23:12:09.157

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If you are happy with your old one, the way it looks, and if fits into your new computer connector-wise, then the answer if that it is fine, and you could spend the money better elsewhere.

KCotreau

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