Maxtor ATLAS 10K IV 73GB hdd, any good?

[Jake2k]

I just moved into a new place and the previous tenants left behind this hdd:






(Sorry for the crappy cell pics)

Here's the stuff on the label:

Maxtor ATLAS IV
10K RPM
3.5 Series
Ultra320 SCSI
73GB

So my question is, should I save this and use it in my new build as a second hdd or am I better off selling it? I believe it's a SATA connection but idk, thanks for any help.

[wafflehammer]

SCSI drives are suppose to be faster than sata, i'd use it to have my OS on it for fast start up times... I think they use a different connector than sata though

[charles_scott]

You will have to purchase a SCSI controller card that supports a Ultra320 drive, and that isn't cheap, be cheaper to purchase a 10k raptor drive.

[wafflehammer]

EWWW i just looked at those controllers, $200+ for them. If i was you i would just sell the drive then buy a 640gb western digital drive..by looks of it, that drive is probably worth like $75-100

[Jake2k]

Where would I sell something like this? I was thinking ebay but I hate paypal so...

[Peter.Cort]

fleabay or forums are your best bet. but usually fleabay will get you the most money

[uzi9mm]

it has been sooo long since i have dabbled in enterprise servers and storage configs..

but those drives are SCA drives.. meaning they will only work in a hot swappable storage cage.


but you can get an adapter for $15 off ebay, get a controller and you will be set. But after spending that money you would of already spent enough money to afford a decent SATA drive.