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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Kip on November 30, 2006, 11:48:14 AM

Title: Hard Drive Interface Cables
Post by: 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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Title: Re: Hard Drive Interface Cables
Post by: soybean 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 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=sata+controller+card&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all&Go.x=0&Go.y=0 ).

Title: Re: Hard Drive Interface Cables
Post by: Tinygnome on November 30, 2006, 07:03:00 PM

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

Title: Re: Hard Drive Interface Cables
Post by: Kip 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.  :-[

Title: Re: Hard Drive Interface Cables
Post by: GX1_Man on November 30, 2006, 07:59:54 PM

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