oh man you threw in some variables i didnt even think about (power). my biggest concern, from what i read in the forums, is that if the second hard drive is slower (they measure them in rpms?) then both drives go by the slower speed.
still havent figured out how to measure that one. tried using different tools from various sites. since sony doesnt have a dedicated computer component site, im still unsure what, if any, drivers would work on it.
suprisingly though, the ps2 hdd IS compatible, theroetically. i followed step by step, with the jumper set to slave etc, eide cable and power cord. while the instructions say you cant put more than 3g's of force on it, im sure i put way more jamming it into the bay (the hdd for ps2 is slightly wider to compensate for console) but i jammed it in there square hole in circle style.
ive run kill disk and it made one partition on the new drive. im unsure of the jargon though, unpartitioned, allocated, primary, active. i know what they mean, but in terms of hdd, no clue. everything apears fine. no damage to master hdd, despite the pounding and jamming.
assuming the hdd is some foreign brand, or, a non existent brand, what driver could i use for it? im assuming now that i formatted the hdd for ps2 without using the playstation's hdd utility disc, that the hdd is now just your average, run of the mill hdd. does it matter the brand like it matters the website? the directions on the ps2 hdd say not to use it outside of the playstation 2, so theres no help there. as far as power, should i be concerned about the hdd? or the source of the power (the box with all the wires sourcing power to the components).
really juming in head first on this one. could use some guidance por favor
