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IDE Drive for laptop or other solution

  • 07-10-2013 12:28pm
    #1
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,888 ✭✭✭


    Hi, Ill keep it short as I can...
    The Form As Requested

    Make and Model: Various Dell laptops Mostly D810

    Is it in warranty: No

    Operating System: Windows XP

    CPU, RAM, GPU: 1G, Pentium 4, Pentium M and Centrino mix, nVidia Geforce Go

    Software: Unreal Tournment and Counter Strike (original version)

    Connection Problems: Internal Lan - no external internet.


    Problem:I have quite a number (6 or 7) of not too old laptops I want to set up as a lan party for a kids party. Laptops work for this purpose perfectly but for one issue.....

    The drives were removed before I got them and I don't have enough IDE 2.5 drives to go around (I have the empty caddy trays)


    Question:
    So I'm looking for Either

    * Where to source any 2.5 IDE drives from 20Gigs upwards (cheap)
    * Or.. a converter I can connect a 3.5 or 2.5 Sata to the IDE laptop
    * Or a way of booting the laptops from a USB key or drive (Hiren worked but changes are lost after a reboot).
    * Or is Network Booting an option? With maybe a usb key as a local drive?



    Any ideas appreciated :)
    Thanks.

    “Roll it back”



Comments

  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    16 GB PATA SSD, €42

    32 GB PATA SSD €50

    64 GB PATA SSD €73

    Take your pick, (free delivery)

    I used some KingSpec 64 GB SSD in older laptops, gives them a nice boost.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    you said you had the empty caddys but they are of no use unless you have the adaptor that converts from the drives pins to the slot on the computer


    IIRC those machines will boot from USB keys - but windows will get very snotty about that

    they will boot up from a PXE sever as diskless stations

    or use any linux boot cd


    it might be possible to get games for linux, don't know if you can


  • #4
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,888 ✭✭✭ozmo


    Those SSDs are great - never thought they would support ide- if it was for a laptop that id use often id definitely get one. But 5 of those would be a bit pricey..

    I have the required adapters also with the caddys - and managed get one drive so i know they work and will play cs/ut at least.. Have all the network gear.

    if i can get 5 more drives it will be a great fun setup...

    Re: bootable usb-i will look into this more - bartPE might be an option but not sure...

    Ill also look into that "enable onboard lan boot rom" option everyone ignores in the bios...

    “Roll it back”



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