I was using a different IDE > SATA converter at first, but DMA issues caused the system to become extremely unresponsive while doing disk I/O.
Per some suggestions on various forums, they mentioned it was most likely the adapter and to get this StarTech adapter instead. And you know what? This one worked perfectly! Super fast DMA disk access now on my Win98 retro gaming rig!
Yes, this adapter costs a bit more than the no-name ones, but it is worth it if you want something with better compatibility with retro systems.
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Sata |
| Cable Type | SATA |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Special Feature | Data Transfer |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Shape | Round |
| Number of Pins | 40 |
| Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Model Name | 40-Pin IDE PATA to SATA Adapter Converter for HDD/SSD/ODD |
| Specification Met | REACH, RoHS |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Maximum Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Drive | flash_memory_solid_state |
