Author Topic: Hard Drive Interface Cables (Read 2375 times)

Kip · « **on:** November 30, 2006, 11:48:14 AM »

I have an ATA (IDE) 40-pin interface connector and a new SATA hard drive. How should I connect the SATA hard drive to my computer?

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soybean · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2006, 02:33:01 PM »

If your motherboard does not have a SATA connector, you'll need to install a sata controller card.

Tinygnome · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:03:00 PM »

there are SATA to IDE conectors you can pick up at bestbuy or most store's

Kip · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:03:49 PM »

Thank you for the link.
After looking at all the different choices, I decided it would be easier (and cheaper) to return the SATA hard drive and get a hard drive with the correct interface connector.

GX1_Man · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:59:54 PM »

You made a good choice. Less confusion and less hardware.

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