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All the newer SATA drives will usually have a different power connector than on the older IDE drives. They will probably come with a power adapter to convert the molex into the correct plug.
I haven't run into any standard SATA drives that are of a different size than the older IDE drives unless you get slimline, which should still just fit into the case.
Drivers shouldn't be a problem to download and install, if needed, just follow instructions if necessary. The only problem is going to be if you need to reinstall XP with the SATA DVD. It can be a BIG hassle, requiring a floppy disk and floppy drive. Depending on the motherboard, that may also cause a hassle for reinstallation of XP with SATA DVD drives. Keep an IDE on hand, it makes reinstallation relatively simple and then you can change back to SATA.
I don't see how changing to SATA will help with DVD burnout problems.....It could be a heat or power related issue. Good luck with the install.
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