Require list of IDE controller chipsets

Buy the motherboard that you want, not just because of the chipset, a simple repair install after the motherboard will take care of
the problem.

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"Piotr Makley" wrote in message ...
kony wrote:

Since Maxtor doesn't make ATA controller chipsets it's going
to be one of the popular soft-raid controllers, probably
Promise Ultra100 in disguise... and yes, will work with any
drive.


I am interested in IDE controller chipsets because I need to keep
an eye on the model of the controllers for when I change the mobo.

Seems that WinXP gets installed with a driver for only one
particular IDE controller.

Where can I get a list of controller chipsets used over the last
three years or so?

Only thing you'll need to do is reinstall the Windows updates and maybe some drivers, not enough of a hassle in my opinion to base a
motherboard purchase on a chipset.

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"Piotr Makley" wrote in message ...
"David B." wrote:

Buy the motherboard that you want, not just because of the
chipset, a simple repair install after the motherboard will
take care of the problem.


The repair install sets s many things back that it can be a total
pain.

Surely it must be better to anticipate the problem?




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- "Piotr Makley" wrote in message
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kony wrote:

Since Maxtor doesn't make ATA controller chipsets it's
going to be one of the popular soft-raid controllers,
probably Promise Ultra100 in disguise... and yes, will work
with any drive.


I am interested in IDE controller chipsets because I need to
keep an eye on the model of the controllers for when I change
the mobo.

Seems that WinXP gets installed with a driver for only one
particular IDE controller.

Where can I get a list of controller chipsets used over the
last three years or so?