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Question for the computer boffins
« on: 26 March 2010, 16:10:05 »
My current desktop has Pentium D 3 Ghz processor, 1GB RAM and is running Windows 7 Ultimate.

Now, I have the 80Gb HDD out of my old machine currently in a USB caddy with all my music on. I would rather install this in current machine but it is IDE and current machine is SATA with no IDE ports.

Can I buy a PCI card to enable me to install this and if so what do I need to look for? I found this one but not sure it is compatible?
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #1 on: 26 March 2010, 16:13:18 »
No link posted, but a suitable PCI IDE card should do the job, most motherboards have 1x IDE so depending on your CD/DVD you could add it om that cable.   :y
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #2 on: 26 March 2010, 16:13:35 »
Or one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IDE-to-SATA-Serial-ATA-Bilateral-HDD-Adapter-Converter_W0QQitemZ120537669860QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item1c109ae0e4

No additional cards required, as long as you have a spare SATA port.....

I've got an IDE drive running on a SATA port in my PC using something very similar
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #3 on: 26 March 2010, 16:14:30 »
Appologies, there is a hidden link, yess thats a suitable card. :y
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #4 on: 26 March 2010, 16:22:15 »
If space is a bit tight in your PC case one of this type might be better:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IDE-133-100-HDD-TO-SERIAL-SATA-CONVERTER-ADAPTER-9643_W0QQitemZ200442802059QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item2eab526f8b

There are various types on eBay, there should be something to suit, or go with the plug-in card, it's all good  :y
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #5 on: 26 March 2010, 16:51:54 »
Thanks guys. I will order today then, might try and find a UK supplier first! :y
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #6 on: 26 March 2010, 20:51:03 »
I would also suggest an extra gig or 3 of memory :y
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #7 on: 26 March 2010, 21:38:41 »
My MB has enough IDE for 2 drives and a FDD, and also 6 SATAs

I need some more drives :( :(
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #8 on: 27 March 2010, 09:55:10 »
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My MB has enough IDE for 2 drives and a FDD, and also 6 SATAs

I need some more drives :( :(

I need a new motherboard ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Question for the computer boffins
« Reply #9 on: 27 March 2010, 10:22:36 »
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My MB has enough IDE for 2 drives and a FDD, and also 6 SATAs

I need some more drives :( :(

Mine has 10 sata's and 14 usb's  :P ::) and 1 IDE (2 drives)  1 hard drive for each letter of the alphabet if I use the USB's.   ::)
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