WTB: 3.5" IDE HDD for PS2

[norkusa]

Just got a cheap PS2 and I want to mess around with McBoot & HD Loader. Got the network adapter today but I'm still looking for a HDD. I'd like at least 250GB but the only ones I can find that size are WD drives which require modding to fit.

Would like to get a non-WD drive that I don't have to worry about it not fitting. Anybody here got one in good shape for sale?

[Sabz5150]

I have a couple of drives laying around... 300 - 500GB IDE Maxtor Barracudas. Thought HDLoader only went up to 137GB... Make an offer on one of my 500s if you'd like.

[megasdkirby]

Last time I installed an HDD, it was on my friends PS2.

I used a Seagate 160GB IDE, as these always gave me great luck.

You can check online for compatibility, though all drives I've used have worked without any issues (sans WD ones).

[norkusa]

The wiki on HD Loader says v0.8b fixes the 128GB drive limit bug, so I should be good as long as I install a current version.

The compatibility lists don't seem to have been updated in a few years, but it looks like I should be good if I use Segate or Maxtor drives.

Anyway, PM coming your way Sabz...

[Sabz5150]

The wiki on HD Loader says v0.8b fixes the 128GB drive limit bug, so I should be good as long as I install a current version.

The compatibility lists don't seem to have been updated in a few years, but it looks like I should be good if I use Segate or Maxtor drives.

Anyway, PM coming your way Sabz...

Cool. Sorry for disappearing the last time we chatted... work and new baby are keeping my days busy.

I should have waited for my HDLoader. My 120GB is slam to the top full.

The drives are leftovers from my MythTV setup. They worked great the last time I checked them (roughly a month ago). I'll give em a good checking over and wipe the one you want clean before I ship it out.

[zektor]

I know you are looking for something large, but if you just want to test and mess around I have a few 40GB drives here. I'd let you have one for $5 plus shipping if you want.

[b1aCkDeA7h]

I know you are looking for something large, but if you just want to test and mess around I have a few 40GB drives here. I'd let you have one for $5 plus shipping if you want.

Wow, I'll take one. Where in Jersey do you live?

And yeah, 0.8b fixes the old drive limit. I currently run a 500GB Hitachi I got for cheap on eBay.

Here's my recommended list of manufacturers to use with a PS2 network adapter:

Seagate
Maxtor
Hitachi

Don't mod the network adapter to accommodate the HD. I broke my first one doing that. Good thing they're plentiful and cheap again.

[youruglyclone]

if you really want to get the wd drives working you can in theory cut the plating of the network adapter and unscrew the screws that hold the molex down.

[megasdkirby]

I know you are looking for something large, but if you just want to test and mess around I have a few 40GB drives here. I'd let you have one for $5 plus shipping if you want.

Nice!

I would not mind a few, if it's ok with you. :)

Speaking of HDD's for PS2, is there any way I can obtain those rail brackets the original PS2 HDD came with?

[Sabz5150]

Nice!

I would not mind a few, if it's ok with you. :)

Speaking of HDD's for PS2, is there any way I can obtain those rail brackets the original PS2 HDD came with?

The only way I got ahold of 'em was from a loose PS2 HDD. I'll also note that for a standard height 3.5 hard drive, the rails need to be ground down a tad.

[zektor]

Nice!

I would not mind a few, if it's ok with you. :)

Speaking of HDD's for PS2, is there any way I can obtain those rail brackets the original PS2 HDD came with?

I have to dig them out. I have one here in front of me and it just sold ;) I also have some 20GB drives somewhere too. I'll let you know.

PS: Didn't mean to steal the thread topic. Sorry :(