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Hard drive IDE to SATA

Hi,

I have a load of information on a disk drive that was for my old machine where the motherboard was IDE. Since I got a new machine it only supports SATA.

What is the best way I can connect an IDE drive to SATA?

Or would it be a better option to just buy an external drive?

Thanks for the advice.

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JohnGrunwell

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ericova

Hi Eternal,
of course you can use IDE/SATA converter with the cable, you musnt buy drive enclouser but just use this cable converter IDE/SATA and connect with your USB slot. This cable converter is came with the AC adaptor. its very usefull becaue can combine with DVD Drive PATA/SATA to connect with your computer

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SysExpert

There are also IDE/SATA converters that cost < $10 that do not require USB, and that may be the cheapest and fastest solution of all

I hope this helps !

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Are there any here that you would recommend?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=SATA%2FIDE+to+USB+2.0+Adapter&_sacat=See-All-Categories

I'm thinking I might just transfer everything over to the new disk - the other disk is a bit old and slow now.